Serving 483 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George Guffey 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 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 24% 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: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Guffey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
George Guffey Elementary School's student population of 483 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George Guffey 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 George Guffey Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#368 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
6%
15%
White
76%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Guffey Elementary School's ranking?
George Guffey Elementary School is ranked #368 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are George Guffey Elementary School often compared to?
George Guffey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bowles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend George Guffey Elementary School?
483 students attend George Guffey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of George Guffey Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Guffey Elementary School?
George Guffey Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does George Guffey Elementary School offer ?
George Guffey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is George Guffey Elementary School part of?
George Guffey Elementary School is part of Fox C-6 School District.
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