Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Doniphan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Math Proficiency: 32%
- Reading Proficiency: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Doniphan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Doniphan Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Doniphan Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)32%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)47%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
96%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Doniphan Elementary School often compared to?
Doniphan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ripley Co. Elementary School, Ripley Co. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MO state average).
How many students attend Doniphan Elementary School?
361 students attend Doniphan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Doniphan Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doniphan Elementary School?
Doniphan Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Doniphan Elementary School offer ?
Doniphan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Doniphan Elementary School part of?
Doniphan Elementary School is part of Doniphan R-I School District.
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