Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-5, F. P. Tillman Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
F. P. Tillman 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
F. P. Tillman Elementary School's student population of 474 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
F. P. Tillman Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of F. P. Tillman Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#126 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
6%
15%
White
78%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
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 F. P. Tillman Elementary School's ranking?
F. P. Tillman Elementary School is ranked #126 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are F. P. Tillman Elementary School often compared to?
F. P. Tillman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W. W. Keysor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend F. P. Tillman Elementary School?
474 students attend F. P. Tillman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of F. P. Tillman Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of F. P. Tillman Elementary School?
F. P. Tillman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does F. P. Tillman Elementary School offer ?
F. P. Tillman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is F. P. Tillman Elementary School part of?
F. P. Tillman Elementary School is part of Kirkwood R-VII School District.
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