Serving 461 students in grades 2-4, Branson Elementary East ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 61% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
461 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)61%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
86%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Branson Elementary East?
461 students attend Branson Elementary East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Branson Elementary East students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Branson Elementary East?
Branson Elementary East has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Branson Elementary East offer ?
Branson Elementary East offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Branson Elementary East part of?
Branson Elementary East is part of Branson R-IV School District.
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