Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dora Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dora Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Dora Elementary School's student population of 123 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dora Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dora Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#1047 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
99%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dora Elementary School's ranking?
Dora Elementary School is ranked #1047 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Dora Elementary School?
123 students attend Dora Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dora Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dora Elementary School?
Dora Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dora Elementary School offer ?
Dora Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dora Elementary School part of?
Dora Elementary School is part of Dora R-III School District.
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