Glenwood Elementary School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025)

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Glenwood Elementary School

10286 State Rte 17
West Plains, MO 65775

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Bottom 50%

Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Glenwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 245 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 1%
: Bottom 50% in MO
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Glenwood Elementary School's student population of 245 students has grown by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Total Students

245 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Glenwood Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Glenwood Elementary School by grade.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Glenwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Glenwood Elementary School is 0.02, 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.

This School

State Level (MO)

#1309 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Glenwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

25-29%

39%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

40-44%

43%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

30-39%

38%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Glenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Glenwood Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

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15%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Glenwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

White

99%

68%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Glenwood Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.02

0.51

This chart displays the diversity score of Glenwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Eligible for

42%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Glenwood R-VIII School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glenwood Elementary School's ranking?

Glenwood Elementary School is ranked #1309 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.

What schools are Glenwood Elementary School often compared to?

Glenwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School, Howell Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).

How many students attend Glenwood Elementary School?

245 students attend Glenwood Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

99% of Glenwood Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenwood Elementary School?

Glenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.

What grades does Glenwood Elementary School offer ?

Glenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Glenwood Elementary School part of?

Glenwood Elementary School is part of Glenwood R-VIII School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 245 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 1%
: Bottom 50%
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education