Portageville Elementary

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Portageville Elementary ranks 217 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Portageville Elementary is a public elementary school serving 295 students in grades PK-5 in Portageville, Missouri, which is part of the Portageville School District. This school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, even though it has an exceptionally high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Portageville Elementary's academic performance is truly remarkable. In the 2022-2023 school year, 68.2% of 3rd graders, 81.5% of 4th graders, and 40.5% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in Mathematics, far exceeding the state averages of 41.1%, 43.8%, and 39.1% respectively. The school's English Language Arts scores are also strong, with 45.4% of 3rd graders and 44.2% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in 2021-2022, compared to the state averages of 41.4% and 44%. This consistent academic performance is even more impressive given that 99.32% of Portageville Elementary's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of low-income families.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Malden Lower Elementary, Caruthersville Elementary, and New Madrid Elementary, Portageville Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly among its low-income and diverse student population. This suggests that the school has effective strategies in place to support and challenge all of its students, regardless of their background, making it an excellent choice for families in the area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1108 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873-1378

(573) 379-5706

District: Portageville

SchoolDigger Rank:
217^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,395

Students who attend Portageville Elementary usually attend:

High:

Portageville High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 295

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.2%

African American:

18.3%

Two or more races:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Portageville Elementary ranks better than 75.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.21. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.2%), African American (18.3%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Portageville Elementary is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare Portageville Elementary employs 28.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Portageville Elementary is $10,395.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Portageville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Portageville Elementary 217^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Portageville Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Portageville:

SchoolDigger ranks Portageville 42^nd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Portageville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Portageville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	41.97	686^th	1074	36.1%
2007	76.11	164^th	1080	84.8%
2008	80.90	125^th	1084	88.5%
2009	52.73	527^th	1053	50.0%
2010	44.74	660^th	1066	38.1%
2011	59.89	453^rd	1088	58.4%
2012	73.70	228^th	1085	79.0%
2013	65.53	343^rd	1108	69.0%
2014	59.41	420^th	1089	61.4%
2015	61.19	396^th	1058	62.6%
2016	72.62	226^th	865	73.9%
2017	72.65	248^th	1032	76.0%
2018	62.62	378^th	1045	63.8%
2019	54.50	466^th	1052	55.7%
2021	67.11	276^th	901	69.4%
2022	75.76	192^nd	908	78.9%
2023	72.21	217^th	898	75.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Portageville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	71.08	169^th	887	80.9%
2019	73.23	138^th	907	84.8%
2021	93.01	23^rd	574	96.0%
2022	95.83	12^th	532	97.7%
2023	93.06	17^th	611	97.2%

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Rank History for White students at Portageville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	76.72	158^th	898	82.4%
2019	53.77	394^th	917	57.0%
2023	81.00	104^th	673	84.5%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Portageville Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	397	397
1992	310	99	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
1993	319	96	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1994	298	101	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
1995	280	99	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
1996	280	99	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
1997	298	109	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1998	318	107	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
1999	281	112	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
2000	273	111	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
2001	258	118	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
2002	245	88	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
2003	245	88	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
2004	226	92	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
2005	250	89	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
2006	240	93	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2007	250	96	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2008	256	73	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2009	309	88	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
2010	284	89	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
2011	285	82	2	6	0	0	9	0	384
2012	296	70	3	8	0	0	14	0	391
2013	281	68	3	9	0	0	16	0	377
2014	291	80	1	7	0	0	21	0	400
2015	279	81	1	8	0	1	26	0	396
2016	259	80	1	11	2	1	23	0	377
2017	265	74	1	9	0	1	32	0	382
2018	250	73	1	9	0	0	32	0	365
2019	249	71	0	6	0	0	30	0	356
2020	250	73	0	6	0	0	25	0	354
2021	224	70	0	10	0	0	25	0	329
2022	217	60	0	10	0	0	28	0	315
2023	207	54	1	6	0	0	27	0	295

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Portageville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	397	26.5	14.9	n/a
1992	409	26.5	15.4	94.9
1993	415	26.4	15.7	94.9
1994	399	26.3	15.2	95
1995	379	25.2	15.0	95
1996	379	25.2	15.0	95
1997	407	27.2	15.0	52.6
1998	425	26.3	16.2	52.7
1999	393	28.3	13.9	61.3
2000	384	28.3	13.6	60.7
2001	376	27.4	13.7	67
2002	333	24.9	13.4	61.9
2003	333	24.9	13.4	61.9
2004	319	25.1	12.7	62.4
2005	342	24.4	14.0	74.3
2006	335	26.0	12.9	60.6
2007	348	24.8	14.0	54
2008	334	26.8	12.5	53.6
2009	401	30.5	13.1	50.6
2010	381	30.7	12.3	60.6
2011	384	29.9	12.8	59.1
2012	391	30.0	13.0	59.6
2013	377	26.5	14.2	62.3
2014	400	27.7	14.4	66
2015	396	27.0	14.6	67.2
2016	377	28.0	13.4	69.5
2017	382	27.5	13.8	69.1
2018	365	27.7	13.1	73.2
2019	356	27.3	13.0	99.2
2020	354	27.3	12.9	99.2
2021	329	27.0	12.1	99.1
2022	315	27.4	11.4	97.1
2023	295	28.4	10.3	99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Portageville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	397	26.5	14.9	n/a
1992	409	26.5	15.4	94.9
1993	415	26.4	15.7	94.9
1994	399	26.3	15.2	95
1995	379	25.2	15.0	95
1996	379	25.2	15.0	95
1997	407	27.2	15.0	52.6
1998	425	26.3	16.2	52.7
1999	393	28.3	13.9	61.3
2000	384	28.3	13.6	60.7
2001	376	27.4	13.7	67
2002	333	24.9	13.4	61.9
2003	333	24.9	13.4	61.9
2004	319	25.1	12.7	62.4
2005	342	24.4	14.0	74.3
2006	335	26.0	12.9	60.6
2007	348	24.8	14.0	54
2008	334	26.8	12.5	53.6
2009	401	30.5	13.1	50.6
2010	381	30.7	12.3	60.6
2011	384	29.9	12.8	59.1
2012	391	30.0	13.0	59.6
2013	377	26.5	14.2	62.3
2014	400	27.7	14.4	66
2015	396	27.0	14.6	67.2
2016	377	28.0	13.4	69.5
2017	382	27.5	13.8	69.1
2018	365	27.7	13.1	73.2
2019	356	27.3	13.0	99.2
2020	354	27.3	12.9	99.2
2021	329	27.0	12.1	99.1
2022	315	27.4	11.4	97.1
2023	295	28.4	10.3	99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Portageville Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$842 (10.0%)	$7,555 (90.0%)	$8,397
2020	$1,685 (21.0%)	$6,357 (79.0%)	$8,042
2021	$1,761 (20.1%)	$7,022 (79.9%)	$8,783
2022	$3,052 (29.4%)	$7,343 (70.6%)	$10,395

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Portageville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 466^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 217^th of 898 Elementary schools	20.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Portageville Elementary)	57.5	68.2	10.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Portageville)	57.5	68.2	10.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Portageville Elementary)	53.2	45.4	7.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Portageville)	53.2	45.4	7.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Portageville Elementary)	73.7	81.5	7.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Portageville)	73.7	81.5	7.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Portageville Elementary)	31.3	40.5	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Portageville)	31.3	40.5	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Portageville Elementary)	47.9	35.7	12.2%
5th Grade Science (Portageville)	47.9	35.7	12.2%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Portageville Elementary)	31.3	44.2	12.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Portageville)	31.3	44.2	12.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	356	295	17.1%
African American	71	54	23.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	6	6
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	249	207	16.9%
Two or More Races	30	27	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.2%	99.3%	0.2%

Schools Near Portageville Elementary

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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 Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Portageville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1108 King Ave	Portageville	63873	New Madrid County	Portageville	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 379-5706	295	28	10.3	99.3%	207 (70.2%)	54 (18.3%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (9.2%)	72.2	217^th of 898 public elementary schools	75.8%		75.8	192^nd of 908 public elementary schools	78.9%	25	68.2	81.5	40.5		35.7	45.4				$10,395	$3,052	$7,343
Ross Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	102 School Drive	Wardell	63879	Pemiscot County	North Pemiscot County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 359-0543	101	9	10.9	97.0%	92 (91.1%)	7 (6.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)					35.0					$13,145	$546	$12,599
Risco Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	Hwy 62	Risco	63874	New Madrid County	Risco R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 396-5501	85	11	7.6	52.9%	78 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)								(n/a)	70.6	66.6								$14,274	$1,018	$13,256
Lilbourn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Lewis Ave	Lilbourn	63862	New Madrid County	New Madrid County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 688-2593	236	19	12.5	100.0%	111 (47.0%)	87 (36.9%)	13 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.6%)	8.6	839^th of 898 public elementary schools	6.6%		15.8	776^th of 908 public elementary schools	14.5%	63	16.7	8.4	10.0		16.7	19.4	8.3	13.3		$13,979	$3,492	$10,487
Gideon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 Main	Gideon	63848	New Madrid County	Gideon 37	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 448-3447	114	14	8.3	97.4%	112 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.8	769^th of 898 public elementary schools	14.4%		19.9	740^th of 908 public elementary schools	18.5%	29	21.1	24.9		17.6		26.4			11.8	$14,459	$3,221	$11,238
Mathis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	607 N Sixth St	Hayti	63851	Pemiscot County	Hayti R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 359-6500	375	33	11.4	99.2%	83 (22.1%)	282 (75.2%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.4	731^st of 898 public elementary schools	18.6%		25.2	690^th of 908 public elementary schools	24.0%	41	47.7	7.2	30.8	15.2	23.0	35.7	12.5	15.4	13.0	$9,881	$3,427	$6,453
New Madrid Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	955 Us Hwy 61	New Madrid	63869	New Madrid County	New Madrid County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 748-5568	280	21	13.4	100.0%	176 (62.9%)	86 (30.7%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	12.2	803^rd of 898 public elementary schools	10.6%		13.4	799^th of 908 public elementary schools	12.0%	4	12.7		12.2		14.7	27.6		14.7		$13,363	$2,776	$10,586
Clarkton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	Hwy 162	Clarkton	63837	Dunklin County	Clarkton C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 448-3712	159	16	9.8	83.0%	100 (62.9%)	20 (12.6%)	32 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.4%)	10.9	809^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.9%		6.4	871^st of 908 public elementary schools	4.1%	62	24.9	4.8	4.3	25.9	8.7	25.0	4.8	13.0		$11,313	$2,051	$9,261
Caruthersville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Washington Ave	Caruthersville	63830	Pemiscot County	Caruthersville 18	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 333-6100	496	36	13.7	99.4%	185 (37.3%)	223 (45.0%)	22 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (12.9%)	13.4	786^th of 898 public elementary schools	12.5%		12.6	805^th of 908 public elementary schools	11.3%	19	16.3	15.5	7.5		13.6	29.8		22.7		$9,267	$2,409	$6,858
Malden Lower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Burkhart St	Malden	63863	Dunklin County	Malden R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 276-5791	454	37	12.2	100.0%	265 (58.4%)	133 (29.3%)	24 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.4%)	25.4	705^th of 898 public elementary schools	21.5%		30.3	651^st of 908 public elementary schools	28.3%	54	26.1	18.4	28.2		32.0	31.4	21.0	34.0		$11,602	$3,657	$7,944

Frequently Asked Questions about Portageville Elementary

How many students attend Portageville Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 295 students attended Portageville Elementary.

What district is Portageville Elementary in?

Portageville

What schools do graduates of Portageville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Portageville Elementary usually go on to attend:

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Is Portageville Elementary a good school?

Portageville Elementary ranks 217^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Portageville Elementary?

Students at Portageville Elementary are 70% White, 18% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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