Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dobbs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dobbs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dobbs Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dobbs 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 Dobbs Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1975 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
58%
15%
White
17%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dobbs Elementary School's ranking?
Dobbs Elementary School is ranked #1975 out of 2,084 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Dobbs Elementary School?
330 students attend Dobbs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Dobbs Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dobbs Elementary School?
Dobbs Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dobbs Elementary School offer ?
Dobbs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dobbs Elementary School part of?
Dobbs Elementary School is part of Hickman Mills C-1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Dobbs Elementary School located?
Dobbs Elementary School is located in the Fairwood and Robandee neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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