Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sweeny 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 69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sweeny 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
Sweeny Elementary School's student population of 492 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Tiger
School Rankings
Sweeny 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 Sweeny Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#80 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
83%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweeny Elementary School's ranking?
Sweeny Elementary School is ranked #80 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Sweeny Elementary School often compared to?
Sweeny Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Price Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Sweeny Elementary School?
492 students attend Sweeny Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sweeny Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweeny Elementary School?
Sweeny Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sweeny Elementary School offer ?
Sweeny Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweeny Elementary School part of?
Sweeny Elementary School is part of Republic R-III School District.
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