Serving 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Airport 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
94%
15%
White
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Airport Elementary School?
213 students attend Airport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Airport Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Airport Elementary School?
Airport Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Airport Elementary School offer ?
Airport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Airport Elementary School part of?
Airport Elementary School is part of Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District.
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