Serving 226 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rountree 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rountree Elementary School's student population of 226 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rountree 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 Rountree Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1722 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
11%
15%
White
69%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rountree Elementary School's ranking?
Rountree Elementary School is ranked #1722 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Rountree Elementary School often compared to?
Rountree Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Rountree Elementary School?
226 students attend Rountree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Rountree Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rountree Elementary School?
Rountree Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rountree Elementary School offer ?
Rountree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rountree Elementary School part of?
Rountree Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
In what neighborhood is Rountree Elementary School located?
Rountree Elementary School is located in the Rountree neighborhood of Springfield, MO.
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