Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lemasters 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lemasters Elementary School's student population of 283 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Lemasters Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lemasters 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2045 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
96%
15%
White
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lemasters Elementary School's ranking?
Lemasters Elementary School is ranked #2045 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lemasters Elementary School?
283 students attend Lemasters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lemasters Elementary School students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lemasters Elementary School?
Lemasters Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lemasters Elementary School offer ?
Lemasters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lemasters Elementary School part of?
Lemasters Elementary School is part of Riverview Gardens School District.
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