Serving 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Verona Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Verona Elementary School's student population of 152 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Wildcat Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Verona 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 Verona Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#1461 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
30%
9%
White
64%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verona Elementary School's ranking?
Verona Elementary School is ranked #1461 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Verona Elementary School?
152 students attend Verona Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Verona Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Verona Elementary School?
Verona Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Verona Elementary School offer ?
Verona Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Verona Elementary School part of?
Verona Elementary School is part of Verona R-VII School District.
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