Verelle Peniston serves 18 students inquire with school.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
100%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
State Schools Severely Handicp School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Verelle Peniston?
18 students attend Verelle Peniston.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Verelle Peniston students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Verelle Peniston?
Verelle Peniston has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What school district is Verelle Peniston part of?
Verelle Peniston is part of State Schools Severely Handicp School District.
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