Mcbride Elementary School

5005 S Farm Rd 135
Springfield, MO 65810
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mcbride Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 10% in MO
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Mcbride Elementary School's student population of 382 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
382 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Mcbride Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcbride Elementary School is 0.31, 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)
#141 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mcbride Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mcbride 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.
60-64%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mcbride 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mcbride Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mcbride Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
83%
69%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mcbride Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Mcbride 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
20%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mcbride 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
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mcbride Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcbride Elementary School's ranking?
Mcbride Elementary School is ranked #141 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mcbride Elementary School often compared to?
Mcbride Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gray Elementary School, David Harrison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mcbride Elementary School?
382 students attend Mcbride Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mcbride Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcbride Elementary School?
Mcbride Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcbride Elementary School offer ?
Mcbride Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Mcbride Elementary School part of?
Mcbride Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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