Serving 661 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School's student population of 661 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
661 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School is 0.35, which is less 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
#270 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
80%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School's ranking?
Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School is ranked #270 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School often compared to?
Donald D. Siegrist Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Compass Elementary School, Pathfinder Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School?
661 students attend Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School?
Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School offer ?
Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School part of?
Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School is part of Platte County R-III School District.
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