Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Exeter 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Exeter Elementary School's student population of 224 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Exeter 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 Exeter Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1804 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
n/a
15%
White
84%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Exeter Elementary School's ranking?
Exeter Elementary School is ranked #1804 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Exeter Elementary School?
224 students attend Exeter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Exeter Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Exeter Elementary School?
Exeter Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Exeter Elementary School offer ?
Exeter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Exeter Elementary School part of?
Exeter Elementary School is part of Exeter R-VI School District.
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