Bayless Elementary School vs. Kellison Elementary School
Should you attend Bayless Elementary School or Kellison Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bayless Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Kellison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 814 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bayless Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kellison Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
814 students
370 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#728 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#491 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
51
-
Kindergarten Students
115
59
Grade 1 Students
142
59
Grade 2 Students
138
66
Grade 3 Students
135
61
Grade 4 Students
113
74
Grade 5 Students
120
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
2%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
64%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
