Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jana 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
83%
15%
White
10%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Jana Elementary School?
419 students attend Jana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Jana Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jana Elementary School?
Jana Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jana Elementary School offer ?
Jana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jana Elementary School part of?
Jana Elementary School is part of Hazelwood School District.
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