Fordland Elementary School vs. Niangua Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fordland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Niangua 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
285 students
152 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
12 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1205 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1775 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Niangua Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Niangua Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/47000/46989/niangua-elementary-school-chart-Hi2u5f.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
10-14%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-59%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Pre-K Students
38
6
Kindergarten Students
32
27
Grade 1 Students
39
20
Grade 2 Students
42
23
Grade 3 Students
37
26
Grade 4 Students
50
18
Grade 5 Students
47
32
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
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% Black
n/a
n/a
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% White
96%
97%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
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n/a
Diversity Score
0.08
0.06
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
14%
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