Serving 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Zalma Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts 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 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 111 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Zalma Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zalma Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
Zalma Elementary School is ranked #1032 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Zalma Elementary School?
111 students attend Zalma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Zalma Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zalma Elementary School?
Zalma Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Zalma Elementary School offer ?
Zalma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Zalma Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 111 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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