Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School's student population of 338 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#629 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
21%
15%
White
58%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School's ranking?
Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School is ranked #629 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School often compared to?
Ulysses S. Grant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School?
338 students attend Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School?
Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School offer ?
Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School part of?
Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.
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