Serving 127 students in grades 3-5, Lens ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Lens's student population of 127 students has grown by 98% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lens ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lens is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
90%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lens's ranking?
Lens is ranked #97 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lens?
127 students attend Lens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lens students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lens?
Lens has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lens offer ?
Lens offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Lens part of?
Lens is part of Kearney R-I School District.
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