Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, James E. Freer Elementary School ranks in the top 1% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
James E. Freer Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of James E. Freer Elementary School is 0.22, 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)
(14-15)80-84%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)85-89%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
88%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 schools are James E. Freer Elementary School often compared to?
James E. Freer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Early Childhood Center, Windsor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% MO state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MO state average).
How many students attend James E. Freer Elementary School?
299 students attend James E. Freer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of James E. Freer Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James E. Freer Elementary School?
James E. Freer Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does James E. Freer Elementary School offer ?
James E. Freer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James E. Freer Elementary School part of?
James E. Freer Elementary School is part of Windsor C-1 School District.
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