Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ralph M. Captain Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ralph M. Captain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ralph M. Captain Elementary School's student population of 283 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ralph M. Captain Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph M. Captain Elementary School is 0.54, which is more 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
#80 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
14%
15%
White
66%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph M. Captain Elementary School's ranking?
Ralph M. Captain Elementary School is ranked #80 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ralph M. Captain Elementary School often compared to?
Ralph M. Captain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenridge Elementary School, Meramec 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 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ralph M. Captain Elementary School?
283 students attend Ralph M. Captain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ralph M. Captain Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph M. Captain Elementary School?
Ralph M. Captain Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ralph M. Captain Elementary School offer ?
Ralph M. Captain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ralph M. Captain Elementary School part of?
Ralph M. Captain Elementary School is part of Clayton School District.
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