Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lake 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
74%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
St. Joseph School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Lake Elementary School?
315 students attend Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lake Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Elementary School?
Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lake Elementary School offer ?
Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lake Elementary School part of?
Lake Elementary School is part of St. Joseph School District.
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