Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pittman 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pittman Elementary School's student population of 238 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 19, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. May 23, 2026
School Rankings
Pittman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittman Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1094 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
69%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittman Elementary School's ranking?
Pittman Elementary School is ranked #1094 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Pittman Elementary School often compared to?
Pittman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bingham Elementary School, Logan-rogersville Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Pittman Elementary School?
238 students attend Pittman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pittman Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittman Elementary School?
Pittman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pittman Elementary School offer ?
Pittman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pittman Elementary School part of?
Pittman Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
In what neighborhood is Pittman Elementary School located?
Pittman Elementary School is located in the Oak Grove neighborhood of Springfield, MO.
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