Serving 110 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pettis Co. 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pettis Co. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pettis Co. Elementary School's student population of 110 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering students to achieve.
School Rankings
Pettis Co. 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 Pettis Co. Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1568 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Hispanic
24%
9%
Black
6%
15%
White
70%
67%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pettis Co. Elementary School's ranking?
Pettis Co. Elementary School is ranked #1568 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Pettis Co. Elementary School?
110 students attend Pettis Co. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pettis Co. Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pettis Co. Elementary School?
Pettis Co. Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pettis Co. Elementary School offer ?
Pettis Co. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pettis Co. Elementary School part of?
Pettis Co. Elementary School is part of Pettis County R-XII School District.
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