Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Warren E. Hearnes 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School's student population of 276 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Warren E. Hearnes 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 Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1998 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
51%
15%
White
35%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Charleston R-I School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School's ranking?
Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School is ranked #1998 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School?
276 students attend Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School?
Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School offer ?
Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School part of?
Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School is part of Charleston R-I School District.
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