Is Lilbourn Elementary a good school?

Lilbourn Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.0% of Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Lilbourn Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 240 students attended Lilbourn Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Lilbourn Elementary?

Students at Lilbourn Elementary are 45% White, 40% African American, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Lilbourn Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lilbourn Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Central Middle School High : Central High School

Lilbourn Elementary

Summary:

Lilbourn Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Lilbourn, Missouri, with 236 students. The school is part of the New Madrid County R-I school district, which is ranked 302 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lilbourn Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Missouri elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 815 out of 906 schools.

Lilbourn Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic achievement, student engagement, and serving its high-needs population. The school consistently underperforms compared to the state and its local district on standardized tests, with only 14.8% of 4th graders proficient or better in math, compared to 23.2% for the district and 44.4% statewide. Lilbourn Elementary also has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.8% to 43.3% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average and the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 98%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very low-income student population.

One of the most interesting comparisons is between Lilbourn Elementary and Richland Elementary, which is located about 20 miles away. Richland Elementary consistently ranks in the top 1% of Missouri elementary schools and has exceptional academic performance, with over 80% of students proficient in core subjects. This stark contrast highlights the significant educational disparities within the region. Despite Lilbourn Elementary spending a relatively high amount per student ($13,979 in 2021-2022), the school's consistent underperformance over the past decade suggests deep-rooted challenges that the school and New Madrid County R-I district have been unable to address effectively.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1 Lewis Ave
Lilbourn, MO 63862-0605

(573) 688-2593

District: New Madrid County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
815^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,979

Students who attend Lilbourn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Central Middle School
High:	Central High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 240

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.6%

African American:

40.4%

Two or more races:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

See top rated Missouri elementary schools

Compare Lilbourn Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Lilbourn Elementary ranks worse than 90% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the New Madrid County R-I School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.89. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (44.6%), African American (40.4%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the New Madrid County R-I School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lilbourn Elementary is 12.1, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the New Madrid County R-I School District! (See more...)

Compare Lilbourn Elementary employs 19.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lilbourn Elementary is $13,979. 1 elementary schools in the New Madrid County R-I School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lilbourn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lilbourn Elementary 815^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Lilbourn Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

New Madrid County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks New Madrid County R-I 302^nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Lilbourn Elementary?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Lilbourn Elementary

Compare

Rank History for all students at Lilbourn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	26.04	911^th	1074	15.2%
2007	21.93	961^st	1080	11.0%
2008	41.34	733^rd	1084	32.4%
2009	38.45	742^nd	1053	29.5%
2010	53.62	512^th	1066	52.0%
2011	30.87	855^th	1088	21.4%
2012	61.09	429^th	1085	60.5%
2013	34.91	824^th	1108	25.6%
2014	30.09	854^th	1089	21.6%
2015	8.09	996^th	1058	5.9%
2016	6.24	828^th	865	4.3%
2017	8.36	974^th	1032	5.6%
2018	8.16	975^th	1045	6.7%
2019	15.18	930^th	1052	11.6%
2021	10.94	807^th	901	10.4%
2022	15.77	776^th	908	14.5%
2023	8.58	839^th	898	6.6%
2024	11.89	815^th	906	10.0%

See the entire list of Missouri Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lilbourn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	12.54	838^th	887	5.5%
2019	27.66	750^th	907	17.3%
2021	27.52	454^th	574	20.9%
2022	38.53	330^th	532	38.0%
2023	21.01	533^rd	611	12.8%
2024	27.88	489^th	625	21.8%

See the entire list of Best Missouri Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for African American students at Lilbourn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	25.07	199^th	243	18.1%
2022	41.00	106^th	184	42.4%
2024	46.02	91^st	191	52.4%

See the entire list of Best Missouri Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Lilbourn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	6.60	892^nd	898	0.7%
2019	11.93	880^th	917	4.0%
2022	5.80	664^th	675	1.6%

See the entire list of Best Missouri Elementary Schools for White Students!

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

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Lilbourn Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Lilbourn Elementary, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Lilbourn Elementary

Compare

Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	567	567
1992	290	262	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	552
1993	265	282	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	547
1994	248	280	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	528
1995	265	302	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	567
1996	265	302	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	567
1997	325	315	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	640
1998	185	203	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	388
1999	181	206	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	388
2000	166	188	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	356
2001	149	200	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	350
2002	193	183	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
2003	193	183	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
2004	192	192	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
2005	148	178	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2006	137	163	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2007	136	120	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
2008	149	124	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
2009	151	135	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
2010	160	127	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
2011	136	135	10	0	0	10	0	291
2012	142	129	4	0	0	8	0	283
2013	141	150	5	0	0	10	0	306
2014	142	144	5	0	0	5	0	296
2015	146	129	5	0	0	4	0	284
2016	134	136	3	0	0	5	0	278
2017	126	129	7	0	0	5	0	267
2018	127	141	3	0	0	13	0	284
2019	103	140	6	0	0	30	0	279
2020	97	120	4	0	0	25	0	246
2021	102	107	9	0	0	20	0	238
2022	104	98	10	0	0	22	0	234
2023	111	87	13	0	0	25	0	236
2024	107	97	14	0	0	22	0	240

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 Lilbourn Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	567	40.8	13.8	n/a
1992	552	41.3	13.3	68.7
1993	547	40.8	13.4	68.7
1994	528	41.9	12.6	80.5
1995	567	44.2	12.8	72.7
1996	567	44.2	12.8	72.7
1997	640	43.3	14.8	61.9
1998	388	32.6	11.9	72.2
1999	388	31.6	12.3	73.2
2000	356	31.7	11.2	71.9
2001	350	30.5	11.5	64.3
2002	376	24.8	15.2	61.7
2003	376	24.8	15.2	61.7
2004	384	28.2	13.6	74.7
2005	330	27.7	11.9	82.7
2006	308	27.5	11.2	83.8
2007	260	25.5	10.2	77.7
2008	276	24.4	11.3	85.1
2009	295	24.5	12.0	73.6
2010	291	23.0	12.6	76.6
2011	291	22.8	12.7	74.6
2012	283	23.3	12.1	68.9
2013	306	23.9	12.8	69.6
2014	296	24.3	12.1	89.5
2015	284	24.0	11.8	82.4
2016	278	24.0	11.5	88.1
2017	267	21.0	12.7	93.6
2018	284	19.8	14.3	91.5
2019	279	19.8	14.0	98.9
2020	246	18.8	13.0	98.8
2021	238	19.0	12.5	98.7
2022	234	18.4	12.7	98.7
2023	236	18.7	12.5	100
2024	240	19.7	12.1	100

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 Lilbourn Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	567	40.8	13.8	n/a
1992	552	41.3	13.3	68.7
1993	547	40.8	13.4	68.7
1994	528	41.9	12.6	80.5
1995	567	44.2	12.8	72.7
1996	567	44.2	12.8	72.7
1997	640	43.3	14.8	61.9
1998	388	32.6	11.9	72.2
1999	388	31.6	12.3	73.2
2000	356	31.7	11.2	71.9
2001	350	30.5	11.5	64.3
2002	376	24.8	15.2	61.7
2003	376	24.8	15.2	61.7
2004	384	28.2	13.6	74.7
2005	330	27.7	11.9	82.7
2006	308	27.5	11.2	83.8
2007	260	25.5	10.2	77.7
2008	276	24.4	11.3	85.1
2009	295	24.5	12.0	73.6
2010	291	23.0	12.6	76.6
2011	291	22.8	12.7	74.6
2012	283	23.3	12.1	68.9
2013	306	23.9	12.8	69.6
2014	296	24.3	12.1	89.5
2015	284	24.0	11.8	82.4
2016	278	24.0	11.5	88.1
2017	267	21.0	12.7	93.6
2018	284	19.8	14.3	91.5
2019	279	19.8	14.0	98.9
2020	246	18.8	13.0	98.8
2021	238	19.0	12.5	98.7
2022	234	18.4	12.7	98.7
2023	236	18.7	12.5	100
2024	240	19.7	12.1	100

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 Lilbourn Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,540 (12.6%)	$10,728 (87.4%)	$12,268
2020	$1,878 (15.4%)	$10,302 (84.6%)	$12,180
2021	$2,838 (23.7%)	$9,143 (76.3%)	$11,980
2022	$3,492 (25.0%)	$10,487 (75.0%)	$13,979

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lilbourn Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 930^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 839^th of 898 Elementary schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lilbourn Elementary)	33.4	16.7	16.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Madrid County R-I)	62.4	19.3	43.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lilbourn Elementary)	38.9	19.4	19.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Madrid County R-I)	62.4	25.4	37%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lilbourn Elementary)	33.3	8.3	25%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Madrid County R-I)	35.6	16.7	18.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lilbourn Elementary)	21	10	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Madrid County R-I)	48	12.3	35.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Lilbourn Elementary)	9.3	16.7	7.4%
5th Grade Science (New Madrid County R-I)	26	16.9	9.1%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lilbourn Elementary)	14	13.3	0.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Madrid County R-I)	49	19.1	29.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	279	236	15.4%
African American	140	87	37.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	13	116.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	103	111	7.8%
Two or More Races	30	25	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.9%	100%	1.1%

Schools Near Lilbourn Elementary

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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	240	20	12.1	100.0%	107 (44.6%)	97 (40.4%)	14 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.2%)	11.9	815^th of 906 public elementary schools	10.0%		8.6	839^th of 898 public elementary schools	6.6%	24		14.8	13.9		14.0	24.2	17.7	19.5	$13,979	$3,492	$10,487
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	250	21	12.0	100.0%	148 (59.2%)	83 (33.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.4%)	45.6	501^st of 906 public elementary schools	44.7%		12.2	803^rd of 898 public elementary schools	10.6%	302	44.1	34.6				48.7	30.7		$13,363	$2,776	$10,586
Matthews Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	206 Story St	Matthews	63867	New Madrid County	New Madrid County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 471-0077	144	13	11.5	100.0%	124 (86.1%)	8 (5.6%)	5 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.9%)	15.5	778^th of 906 public elementary schools	14.1%					(n/a)		13.4	17.5		26.2				$14,765	$3,360	$11,405
Portageville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1108 King Ave	Portageville	63873	New Madrid County	Portageville	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 379-5706	317	27	11.5	100.0%	220 (69.4%)	64 (20.2%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.5%)								(n/a)		81.3			51.7				$10,395	$3,052	$7,343
Risco Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	Hwy 62	Risco	63874	New Madrid County	Risco R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 396-5501	84	11	7.3	64.3%	78 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	72.6	227^th of 906 public elementary schools	74.9%					(n/a)		73.6		78.8		25.0			$14,274	$1,018	$13,256
East Prairie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	510 Wilkinson St	East Prairie	63845	Mississippi County	East Prairie R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 649-3521	404	36	11.3	100.0%	370 (91.6%)	12 (3.0%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.0%)	43.9	520^th of 906 public elementary schools	42.6%		34	622^nd of 898 public elementary schools	30.7%	102	45.7	36.0				33.8			$8,879	$564	$8,316
Wing Elementary	Public	1-4	1123 Gen George E Day Parkway	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 471-0615	367	30	12.2	100.0%	166 (45.2%)	145 (39.5%)	19 (5.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.3%)	20	733^rd of 906 public elementary schools	19.1%		16.2	764^th of 898 public elementary schools	14.9%	31	23.5	24.3				30.1	22.0		$9,335	$3,228	$6,107
Gideon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 Main	Gideon	63848	New Madrid County	Gideon 37	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 448-3447	121	14	8.7	100.0%	118 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					23.2	9.2			$14,459	$3,221	$11,238
Richland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	24456 State Hwy 114	Essex	63846	Stoddard County	Richland R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 283-5310	146	9	16.8	61.6%	135 (92.5%)	3 (2.1%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)								(n/a)							90.8		$12,565	$1,332	$11,233
Southeast Elementary	Public	1-4	2300 Ables Rd	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 472-0707	249	23	10.9	100.0%	127 (51.0%)	82 (32.9%)	11 (4.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (10.4%)	22.6	709^th of 906 public elementary schools	21.7%		21.1	732^nd of 898 public elementary schools	18.5%	23	31.6	27.8				30.1	16.3		$10,291	$3,686	$6,605

Lilbourn Elementary

Lilbourn Elementary:

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

New Madrid County R-I:

What do you think?

Rank History for Lilbourn Elementary

Rank History for all students at Lilbourn Elementary

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lilbourn Elementary

Rank History for African American students at Lilbourn Elementary

Rank History for White students at Lilbourn Elementary

Enrollment information for Lilbourn Elementary

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lilbourn Elementary

Student/Teacher Ratio Lilbourn Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lilbourn Elementary

Impact of COVID-19 on Lilbourn Elementary

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Lilbourn Elementary