Truman Elementary School
Tel:
(636) 271-1434
Truman Elementary School serves 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Truman Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
School Overview
Truman Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 331 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Truman Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Truman Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1135 out of 2085 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 16% |
| White | 90% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Meramec Valley R-III School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Truman Elementary School is Pacific High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Meramec Valley Middle School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pacific Pacific High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 898 students
0.1 miles
425 Indian Warpath Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1414 0.1 9-12 898 - Pacific Meramec Valley Early Child. Grades: PK | 45 students
0.7 miles
2001 W Osage
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464 0.7 PK 45 - Pacific Meramec Valley Middle School Grades: 6-7 | 500 students
1.5 miles
195 N Indian Pride Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1425 1.5 6-7 500 - Pacific Riverbend School Grades: 8 | 230 students
1.5 miles
2085 Hwy N
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1481 1.5 8 230 - Pacific Zitzman Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 477 students
1.5 miles
255 S Indian Pride Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1440 1.5 K-5 477
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