South Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should you attend South Elementary School or Central 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
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 277 students in grades Kindergarten-4, South 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 159 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Central 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
277 students
159 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1326 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1692 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
67
35
Grade 1 Students
49
19
Grade 2 Students
57
39
Grade 3 Students
51
41
Grade 4 Students
53
25
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
19%
32%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
61%
39%
% Hawaiian
10%
17%
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
18%
