West County Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should you attend West County Elementary School or Central Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
West County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West County Elementary School ranks in the top 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 is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Central Elementary School serves 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-2
Total Students
412 students
566 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#986 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
33
95
Kindergarten Students
60
149
Grade 1 Students
60
160
Grade 2 Students
65
162
Grade 3 Students
71
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Grade 4 Students
49
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Grade 5 Students
74
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
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2%
% Black
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1%
% White
98%
94%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
11%
