Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Southern 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Southern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
William Southern Elementary School's student population of 458 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Motto
Innovation and Excellence
School Rankings
William Southern 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 William Southern Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1568 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
9%
Black
34%
15%
White
37%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
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 is William Southern Elementary School's ranking?
William Southern Elementary School is ranked #1568 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are William Southern Elementary School often compared to?
William Southern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookside Charter Elementary School, Little Blue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend William Southern Elementary School?
458 students attend William Southern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of William Southern Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Southern Elementary School?
William Southern Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does William Southern Elementary School offer ?
William Southern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Southern Elementary School part of?
William Southern Elementary School is part of Independence 30 School District.
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