Pence Elementary School serves 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
19%
15%
White
66%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pence Elementary School?
222 students attend Pence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pence Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pence Elementary School?
Pence Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pence Elementary School offer ?
Pence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Pence Elementary School part of?
Pence Elementary School is part of Waynesville R-VI School District.
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