Serving 19 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Spickard Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spickard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Spickard Elementary School's student population of 19 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Spickard Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spickard Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#496 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
95%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Spickard Elementary School's ranking?
Spickard Elementary School is ranked #496 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Spickard Elementary School?
19 students attend Spickard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Spickard Elementary School students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spickard Elementary School?
Spickard Elementary School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spickard Elementary School offer ?
Spickard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spickard Elementary School part of?
Spickard Elementary School is part of Spickard R-II School District.
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