Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-4, South 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 proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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South Elementary School's student population of 269 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
South Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1356 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
29%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
49%
68%
Hawaiian
13%
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is South Elementary School's ranking?
South Elementary School is ranked #1356 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
269 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of South Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Neosho School District.
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