Spainhower Primary School serves 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spainhower Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Spainhower Primary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spainhower Primary School is 0.63, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
56%
69%
Hawaiian
8%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
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
How many students attend Spainhower Primary School?
426 students attend Spainhower Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Spainhower Primary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spainhower Primary School?
Spainhower Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spainhower Primary School offer ?
Spainhower Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Spainhower Primary School part of?
Spainhower Primary School is part of Marshall School District.
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