Elementary Schools in Senath-Hornersville C-8

Senath-Hornersville C-8 school district in Missouri is home to a single elementary school, Senath-Hornersville Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. The school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with a student population that is 98.81% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite relatively high spending per student and a low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance has been declining, with proficiency rates in 3rd and 4th-grade mathematics and English Language Arts below state averages.

Senath-Hornersville Elementary has a diverse student population, with 59.52% White, 35.71% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of African American and students of two or more races. However, the school's statewide ranking has dropped significantly over the past three years, from 257th out of 901 Missouri elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 656th out of 898 in 2022-2023, indicating a concerning trend of declining academic performance. The school's high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio suggest that the challenge may lie in the effective allocation of resources to address the unique needs of the diverse student population and the socioeconomic challenges they face.

Overall, the analysis of Senath-Hornersville Elementary School within the Senath-Hornersville C-8 school district highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. Understanding the root causes of the school's academic challenges and developing strategies to effectively allocate resources and address the unique needs of the diverse student population could be crucial in reversing the declining performance trend and ensuring that all students in the district have access to a high-quality education.