Gilliam Elementary School

102 North St
Gilliam, MO 65330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 34 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Gilliam 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gilliam Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Gilliam Elementary School's student population of 34 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
34 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Gilliam 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 Gilliam Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1858 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gilliam Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gilliam Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gilliam Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gilliam Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gilliam Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gilliam Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2000-01 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gilliam Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gilliam Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
85%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gilliam Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Gilliam Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gilliam Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gilliam Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gilliam Elementary School's ranking?
Gilliam Elementary School is ranked #1858 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Gilliam Elementary School often compared to?
Gilliam Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Malta Bend Elementary School, Alexander Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Gilliam Elementary School?
34 students attend Gilliam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Gilliam Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilliam Elementary School?
Gilliam Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gilliam Elementary School offer ?
Gilliam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Gilliam Elementary School part of?
Gilliam Elementary School is part of Gilliam C-4 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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