Century Elementary School vs. Espy Elementary School
Should you attend Century Elementary School or Espy Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Century Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Espy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Century Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Espy Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
592 students
371 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#407 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#69 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
107
95
Grade 1 Students
91
73
Grade 2 Students
125
64
Grade 3 Students
135
63
Grade 4 Students
134
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
83%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%