Ia Of Careers Elementary School serves 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
472 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)10-14%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)6-9%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
95%
15%
White
3%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Imagine Academy Of Careers School District
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Ia Of Careers Elementary School?
472 students attend Ia Of Careers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ia Of Careers Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ia Of Careers Elementary School?
Ia Of Careers Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ia Of Careers Elementary School offer ?
Ia Of Careers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ia Of Careers Elementary School part of?
Ia Of Careers Elementary School is part of Imagine Academy Of Careers School District.
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