Serving 192 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Central 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1692 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
74%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Central Elementary School's ranking?
West Central Elementary School is ranked #1692 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend West Central Elementary School?
192 students attend West Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of West Central Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Central Elementary School?
West Central Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Central Elementary School offer ?
West Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Central Elementary School part of?
West Central Elementary School is part of Joplin Schools School District.
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