Claymont Elementary School vs. Highcroft Ridge Elementary School
Should you attend Claymont Elementary School or Highcroft Ridge Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Claymont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highcroft Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 510 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Claymont Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highcroft Ridge 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
510 students
363 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#49 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
69
49
Grade 1 Students
70
59
Grade 2 Students
92
68
Grade 3 Students
110
58
Grade 4 Students
83
71
Grade 5 Students
86
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
14%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
8%
10%
% White
77%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
