Serving 865 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shoal Creek 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 72% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 865 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shoal Creek 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
Shoal Creek Elementary School's student population of 865 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
865 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Shoal Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shoal Creek Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#60 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
78%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Shoal Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Shoal Creek Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Shoal Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Shoal Creek 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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Shoal Creek Elementary School?
865 students attend Shoal Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Shoal Creek Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shoal Creek Elementary School?
Shoal Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shoal Creek Elementary School offer ?
Shoal Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shoal Creek Elementary School part of?
Shoal Creek Elementary School is part of Liberty 53 School District.
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