Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Epic Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Epic 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
Epic Elementary School's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Epic Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Epic Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#3 out of 2084 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
84%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Epic Elementary School's ranking?
Epic Elementary School is ranked #3 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Epic Elementary School often compared to?
Epic Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shoal Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Epic Elementary School?
290 students attend Epic Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Epic Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Epic Elementary School?
Epic Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Epic Elementary School offer ?
Epic Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Epic Elementary School part of?
Epic Elementary School is part of Liberty 53 School District.
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