Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Espy Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 400 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Espy Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Espy Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Espy Elementary School?
400 students attend Espy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Espy Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Espy Elementary School?
Espy Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Espy Elementary School offer ?
Espy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Espy Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 400 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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