Spainhower Primary School serves 472 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spainhower Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Spainhower Primary School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spainhower Primary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
50%
68%
Hawaiian
13%
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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
How many students attend Spainhower Primary School?
472 students attend Spainhower Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Spainhower Primary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spainhower Primary School?
Spainhower Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spainhower Primary School offer ?
Spainhower Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Spainhower Primary School part of?
Spainhower Primary School is part of Marshall School District.
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