Serving 618 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W. W. Keysor Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. W. Keysor 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
W. W. Keysor Elementary School's student population of 618 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W. W. Keysor 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 W. W. Keysor Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#103 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
83%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. W. Keysor Elementary School's ranking?
W. W. Keysor Elementary School is ranked #103 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are W. W. Keysor Elementary School often compared to?
W. W. Keysor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like F. P. Tillman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend W. W. Keysor Elementary School?
618 students attend W. W. Keysor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of W. W. Keysor Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. W. Keysor Elementary School?
W. W. Keysor Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does W. W. Keysor Elementary School offer ?
W. W. Keysor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is W. W. Keysor Elementary School part of?
W. W. Keysor Elementary School is part of Kirkwood R-VII School District.
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