John Thomas Elementary School serves 343 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
92%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend John Thomas Elementary School?
343 students attend John Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of John Thomas Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Thomas Elementary School?
John Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Thomas Elementary School offer ?
John Thomas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is John Thomas Elementary School part of?
John Thomas Elementary School is part of Nixa 51±¬ÁÏs.
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