Ruth Mercer Elementary School serves 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Ruth Mercer Elementary School?
118 students attend Ruth Mercer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ruth Mercer Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruth Mercer Elementary School?
Ruth Mercer Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ruth Mercer Elementary School offer ?
Ruth Mercer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Ruth Mercer Elementary School part of?
Ruth Mercer Elementary School is part of Warsaw R-IX School District.
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