Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sappington Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sappington 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
School Overview
Sappington Elementary School's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sappington Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sappington Elementary School is 0.32, which is less 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
#287 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
82%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sappington Elementary School's ranking?
Sappington Elementary School is ranked #287 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Sappington Elementary School often compared to?
Sappington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Long Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Sappington Elementary School?
504 students attend Sappington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sappington Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sappington Elementary School?
Sappington Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sappington Elementary School offer ?
Sappington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sappington Elementary School part of?
Sappington Elementary School is part of Lindbergh Schools School District.
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