Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority 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: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School's student population of 259 students has grown by 103% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 120% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. 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 Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#401 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
32%
15%
White
51%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School is ranked #401 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bristol Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School?
259 students attend Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School?
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School part of?
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School is part of Webster Groves School District.
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