H. Byron Masterson Elementary School serves 451 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H. Byron Masterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
H. Byron Masterson Elementary School's student population of 451 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of H. Byron Masterson Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
37%
15%
White
54%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend H. Byron Masterson Elementary School?
451 students attend H. Byron Masterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of H. Byron Masterson Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H. Byron Masterson Elementary School?
H. Byron Masterson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does H. Byron Masterson Elementary School offer ?
H. Byron Masterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is H. Byron Masterson Elementary School part of?
H. Byron Masterson Elementary School is part of Kennett 39 School District.
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