Ralph M. Captain Elementary School vs. Meramec Elementary School
Should you attend Ralph M. Captain Elementary School or Meramec Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ralph M. Captain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Meramec Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ralph M. Captain Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meramec Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
286 students
368 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#9 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
46
41
Grade 1 Students
54
69
Grade 2 Students
39
58
Grade 3 Students
48
65
Grade 4 Students
51
66
Grade 5 Students
48
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
13%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
75%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%