Summary:
The city of Gerald, Missouri is home to a single elementary school, Gerald Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 295 students. While the school has a predominantly white student population, it faces some challenges, including lower test scores compared to the Gasconade County R-II district and the state of Missouri averages, as well as a high percentage of students (51.86%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4 and high spending per student of $10,546, the academic performance data suggests that these resources may not be effectively translated into student learning outcomes. The school's statewide ranking has dropped significantly, from 210th out of 908 Missouri elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 655th out of 898 in 2022-2023, indicating a concerning trend in the school's performance relative to other schools in the state.
While the data provides a detailed look at the performance and demographics of Gerald Elementary, it is important to understand the broader context of the school's challenges and the factors that may be contributing to them, such as student demographics, funding, and educational policies. Further investigation into the root causes of these issues and potential strategies for improvement would be valuable for the school and the broader community.
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