Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bingham 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bingham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Bingham Elementary School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bingham Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bingham Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1372 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
12%
15%
White
64%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bingham Elementary School's ranking?
Bingham Elementary School is ranked #1372 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bingham Elementary School often compared to?
Bingham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pittman Elementary School, Logan-rogersville Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Bingham Elementary School?
422 students attend Bingham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bingham Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bingham Elementary School?
Bingham Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bingham Elementary School offer ?
Bingham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bingham Elementary School part of?
Bingham Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
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