Serving 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Otterville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Otterville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Otterville Elementary School's student population of 106 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Otterville 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 Otterville Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#1745 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
92%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otterville Elementary School's ranking?
Otterville Elementary School is ranked #1745 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Otterville Elementary School?
106 students attend Otterville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Otterville Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otterville Elementary School?
Otterville Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Otterville Elementary School offer ?
Otterville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Otterville Elementary School part of?
Otterville Elementary School is part of Otterville R-VI School District.
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