Serving 636 students in grades 1-8, Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex 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 3% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 9% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2078 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
92%
15%
White
1%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex's ranking?
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex is ranked #2078 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex?
636 students attend Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex?
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex offer ?
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex part of?
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex is part of Normandy Schools Collaborative School District.
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