Century Elementary School vs. Espy Elementary School
Should you attend Century Elementary School or Espy 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
Century Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Espy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Century 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 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Espy Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
585 students
400 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#432 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#74 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
83
90
Grade 1 Students
117
61
Grade 2 Students
132
67
Grade 3 Students
126
82
Grade 4 Students
127
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
10%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
85%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
