Serving 272 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Shull Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 was 70-74% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)75-79%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
88%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MO state average).
How many students attend Shull Elementary School?
272 students attend Shull Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Shull Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shull Elementary School?
Shull Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shull Elementary School offer ?
Shull Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Shull Elementary School part of?
Shull Elementary School is part of Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District.
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