Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Noyes 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 was 35% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
462 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
17%
15%
White
59%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
St. Joseph School District
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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average).
How many students attend Noyes Elementary School?
462 students attend Noyes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Noyes Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Noyes Elementary School?
Noyes Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Noyes Elementary School offer ?
Noyes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Noyes Elementary School part of?
Noyes Elementary School is part of St. Joseph School District.
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