Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seymour 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seymour Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Seymour Elementary School's student population of 309 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seymour 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 Seymour Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#1230 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
93%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seymour Elementary School's ranking?
Seymour Elementary School is ranked #1230 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Seymour Elementary School often compared to?
Seymour Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fordland Elementary School, Niangua Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Seymour Elementary School?
309 students attend Seymour Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Seymour Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seymour Elementary School?
Seymour Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Seymour Elementary School offer ?
Seymour Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Seymour Elementary School part of?
Seymour Elementary School is part of Seymour R-II School District.
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