Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Elm Grove 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elm Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Elm Grove Elementary School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elm Grove 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 Elm Grove Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#1840 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
13%
15%
White
59%
68%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
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 Elm Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Elm Grove Elementary School is ranked #1840 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Elm Grove Elementary School?
320 students attend Elm Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Elm Grove Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elm Grove Elementary School?
Elm Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elm Grove Elementary School offer ?
Elm Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Elm Grove Elementary School part of?
Elm Grove Elementary School is part of Fort Osage R-I School District.
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