Henry Elementary School

809 S 8th St
Clinton, MO 64735
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Henry Elementary School serves 377 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 38%
  • : 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Henry Elementary School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
377 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Henry Elementary School is 0.21, 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)
(09-10)
38%
53%
(09-10)
39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
89%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.21
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average).
How many students attend Henry Elementary School?
377 students attend Henry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Henry Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Elementary School?
Henry Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Henry Elementary School offer ?
Henry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Henry Elementary School part of?
Henry Elementary School is part of Clinton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 38%
  • : 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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