Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W. W. Keysor Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. W. Keysor 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
W. W. Keysor Elementary School's student population of 592 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
W. W. Keysor 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 W. W. Keysor 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
#90 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
83%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 W. W. Keysor Elementary School's ranking?
W. W. Keysor Elementary School is ranked #90 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are W. W. Keysor Elementary School often compared to?
W. W. Keysor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like F. P. Tillman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend W. W. Keysor Elementary School?
592 students attend W. W. Keysor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of W. W. Keysor Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. W. Keysor Elementary School?
W. W. Keysor Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does W. W. Keysor Elementary School offer ?
W. W. Keysor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W. W. Keysor Elementary School part of?
W. W. Keysor Elementary School is part of Kirkwood R-VII School District.
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