Elementary Schools in Jefferson City

Summary:

The data set provided information on 12 elementary schools located in Jefferson City, Missouri, which is part of the Jefferson City school district. The schools serve students from pre-K through 5th grade and vary significantly in their academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation.

Among the standout schools, Clarence Lawson Elementary ranks the highest in the district, with exceptional math and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades. In contrast, Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary has the highest 3rd-grade math proficiency rate, despite a low overall ranking, while Southwest Early Childhood Center serves a high-need student population with a 74.12% free/reduced lunch rate.

The data reveals a complex landscape, with some schools significantly outperforming the district and state averages on state assessments, while others struggle, particularly those with high-poverty student populations. The analysis suggests that factors beyond just test scores, such as student demographics, poverty levels, and resource allocation, play a crucial role in understanding the challenges and successes of these schools.

District Detail

315 E Dunklin St
Jefferson City, MO 65101-3128

(573) 659-3000

SchoolDigger Rank:
167^th of 376 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 8,683

Primary Schools: 11
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 4
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Belair Elementary	Public	K-5	701 Belair	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3155	377	31	12.3	55.7%	216 (57.3%)	70 (18.6%)	46 (12.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (11.1%)	60.8	344^th of 898 public elementary schools	61.7%		59.9	364^th of 908 public elementary schools	59.9%	20	46.0	48.5	31.2		43.6	52.9	50.8	$10,418	$535	$9,883
Cedar Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	1510 Vieth	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3160	324	28	11.5	43.8%	216 (66.7%)	40 (12.3%)	20 (6.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (13.9%)	51.8	436^th of 898 public elementary schools	51.4%		50	453^rd of 908 public elementary schools	50.1%	17	44.7	32.3	26.9		49.0	50.1	44.2	$12,097	$267	$11,829
East Elementary	Public	K-5	1229 E McCarty	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3165	305	29	10.3	99.0%	122 (40.0%)	102 (33.4%)	27 (8.9%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (16.4%)	34.3	619^th of 898 public elementary schools	31.1%		27.8	669^th of 908 public elementary schools	26.3%	50	16.7	25.0	25.0	47.5	27.1	33.3	50.0	$12,006	$608	$11,399
Moreau Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	1410 Hough Park	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3180	328	33	9.8	59.5%	177 (54.0%)	89 (27.1%)	14 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (13.7%)	30.4	657^th of 898 public elementary schools	26.8%		26.5	679^th of 908 public elementary schools	25.2%	22	17.3	37.5	14.9	29.8	40.4	42.9	25.7	$13,106	$777	$12,328
South Elementary	Public	K-5	707 Linden Dr	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3185	312	26	11.8	99.0%	114 (36.5%)	122 (39.1%)	18 (5.8%)	24 (7.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.9%)	34.6	613^th of 898 public elementary schools	31.7%		35.6	595^th of 908 public elementary schools	34.5%	18	25.7	30.6	25.7	25.7	48.6	35.6		$12,068	$415	$11,654
Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary	Public	K-5	1101 Jackson	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3170	281	27	10.3	98.9%	93 (33.1%)	138 (49.1%)	16 (5.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (11.4%)	34.5	616^th of 898 public elementary schools	31.4%		24.2	696^th of 908 public elementary schools	23.3%	80	56.5	15.2	16.1	25.8	47.8	19.5	22.6	$11,935	$487	$11,448
West Elementary	Public	K-5	100 Dix Rd	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3195	307	24	12.5	51.8%	204 (66.4%)	52 (16.9%)	17 (5.5%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.4%)	58	376^th of 898 public elementary schools	58.1%		44.5	513^th of 908 public elementary schools	43.5%	137	45.0	46.8	22.8		53.3	45.1	42.9	$11,954	$313	$11,640
North Elementary	Public	K-5	285 S Summit	Holts Summit	65043	Callaway County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 896-8304	395	34	11.7	47.8%	327 (82.8%)	19 (4.8%)	25 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.3%)	45.4	503^rd of 898 public elementary schools	44.0%		65.7	292^nd of 908 public elementary schools	67.8%	211	32.7	23.7	38.7	45.2	39.3	32.4	53.2	$11,528	$601	$10,927
Pioneer Trail Elementary	Public	K-5	301 Pioneer Trail	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 632-3400	477	36	13.2	45.7%	354 (74.2%)	34 (7.1%)	35 (7.3%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.9%)	57.6	378^th of 898 public elementary schools	57.9%		60.1	361^st of 908 public elementary schools	60.2%	17	42.9	38.7	31.7	50.0	62.9	42.0		$10,663	$477	$10,187
Callaway Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	2715 State Rd Aa	Holts Summit	65043	Callaway County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 896-5051	241	23	10.3	58.5%	191 (79.3%)	10 (4.1%)	13 (5.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.4%)	41.7	547^th of 898 public elementary schools	39.1%		52.8	430^th of 908 public elementary schools	52.6%	117	39.6		22.5		41.9	20.6	45.0	$12,676	$346	$12,330
Clarence Lawson Elementary	Public	K-5	1105 Fairgrounds Rd	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3175	419	37	11.2	53.2%	245 (58.5%)	70 (16.7%)	39 (9.3%)	18 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (11.2%)	63.5	317^th of 898 public elementary schools	64.7%		66.7	281^st of 908 public elementary schools	69.1%	36	73.8	52.1	29.6	28.1	61.5	58.9	40.8	$13,283	$1,396	$11,887

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled	0.97 mi	35
Mo Virtual Instruction Program	2.14 mi	2
Blair Oaks R-II	4.7 mi	4	9^th
Department Of Corrections	4.89 mi	20
Osage County R-III	11.01 mi	3	98^th

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