Sweeny Elementary School

720 N. Main
Republic, MO 65738
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Top 5%
Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sweeny Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5% in MO
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sweeny Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Sweeny Elementary School's student population of 492 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
492 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Sweeny 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 Sweeny Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#86 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
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68%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sweeny Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sweeny Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sweeny Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
83%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sweeny Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Sweeny Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sweeny Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sweeny Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sweeny Elementary School's ranking?
Sweeny Elementary School is ranked #86 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Sweeny Elementary School often compared to?
Sweeny Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horace Mann Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Sweeny Elementary School?
492 students attend Sweeny Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sweeny Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweeny Elementary School?
Sweeny Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sweeny Elementary School offer ?
Sweeny Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sweeny Elementary School part of?
Sweeny Elementary School is part of Republic R-III School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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