Truman Elementary School
Truman Elementary School serves 217 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Truman Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Students: 217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Truman Elementary School's student population of 217 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
217 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Truman Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,091 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Truman Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#686 out of 2091 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
5%
7%

Black
3%
15%

White
86%
70%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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