Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alexander Doniphan 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alexander Doniphan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alexander Doniphan Elementary School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Motto
'We dive into learning'
School Rankings
Alexander Doniphan Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander Doniphan Elementary School is 0.39, which is less 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
#304 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
77%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Doniphan Elementary School's ranking?
Alexander Doniphan Elementary School is ranked #304 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Alexander Doniphan Elementary School often compared to?
Alexander Doniphan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Epic Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Alexander Doniphan Elementary School?
334 students attend Alexander Doniphan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Alexander Doniphan Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander Doniphan Elementary School?
Alexander Doniphan Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alexander Doniphan Elementary School offer ?
Alexander Doniphan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alexander Doniphan Elementary School part of?
Alexander Doniphan Elementary School is part of Liberty 53 School District.
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