Serving 42 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hale Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hale Elementary School's student population of 42 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hale Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hale Elementary School is 0.18, 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
#590 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
90%
69%
Hawaiian
10%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hale Elementary School's ranking?
Hale Elementary School is ranked #590 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hale Elementary School?
42 students attend Hale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hale Elementary School students are White, and 10% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hale Elementary School?
Hale Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hale Elementary School offer ?
Hale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hale Elementary School part of?
Hale Elementary School is part of Hale R-I School District.
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