Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School's student population of 297 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1722 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
45%
15%
White
34%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School's ranking?
Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School is ranked #1722 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School often compared to?
Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Elementary School, Cole Co. R-i Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School?
297 students attend Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School?
Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School offer ?
Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School part of?
Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School is part of Jefferson City School District.
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