Overview
HOSEA ELEM. is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in ST JOSEPH, Missouri. The school enrolls 422 students. It is part of the ST. JOSEPH district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictST. JOSEPH
County29021
CityST JOSEPH
ZIP64504
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID292706001657
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment422
White65.4%
Hispanic / Latino21.3%
Black / African American1.4%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.9%
Two or More Races9.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)