Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Knox Co. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Knox Co. Elementary School's student population of 249 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Knox Co. 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 Knox Co. Elementary School is 0.00, 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
#1072 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
100%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knox Co. Elementary School's ranking?
Knox Co. Elementary School is ranked #1072 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Knox Co. Elementary School?
249 students attend Knox Co. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Knox Co. Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox Co. Elementary School?
Knox Co. Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Knox Co. Elementary School offer ?
Knox Co. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Knox Co. Elementary School part of?
Knox Co. Elementary School is part of Knox County R-I School District.
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