Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Little Blue 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Little Blue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Little Blue Elementary School's student population of 284 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Little Blue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Blue Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
14%
15%
White
59%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Blue Elementary School's ranking?
Little Blue Elementary School is ranked #753 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Little Blue Elementary School often compared to?
Little Blue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Branch Elementary School, Lucy Franklin 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 37% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Little Blue Elementary School?
284 students attend Little Blue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Little Blue Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Blue Elementary School?
Little Blue Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Little Blue Elementary School offer ?
Little Blue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Little Blue Elementary School part of?
Little Blue Elementary School is part of Independence 30 School District.
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