Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stanton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than 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 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stanton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Stanton Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Stanton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanton Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#368 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
83%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Stanton Elementary School's ranking?
Stanton Elementary School is ranked #368 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Stanton Elementary School?
318 students attend Stanton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Stanton Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stanton Elementary School?
Stanton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stanton Elementary School offer ?
Stanton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stanton Elementary School part of?
Stanton Elementary School is part of Rockwood R-VI School District.
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