Advance Elementary

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Advance Elementary ranks 176 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Advance Elementary is a public elementary school located in Advance, Missouri, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 237 students. The school is part of the Advance R-IV School District, which is ranked 33 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Advance Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance, ranking among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking as high as 29 out of 901 schools in the 2020-2021 school year. The school's performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is also impressive, with several grade levels exceeding the state average in both mathematics and English language arts. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (45.99% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), Advance Elementary has been able to excel academically, particularly for this subgroup, suggesting the school has effective strategies in place to support and meet the needs of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Oran Elementary School and Zalma Elementary, which also demonstrate strong performance, Advance Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.78%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 89.51% to 100% white students. This racial homogeneity may warrant further investigation into the demographic makeup of the broader community and any potential implications for educational equity. Overall, Advance Elementary appears to be a high-performing school that is able to effectively educate a diverse student population, providing valuable insights for other schools seeking to improve educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-6

201 School Street
Advance, MO 63730-0370

(573) 722-3564

District: Advance R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
176^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,330

Students who attend Advance Elementary usually attend:

High:

Advance High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 237

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

African American:

2.1%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Advance Elementary ranks better than 80.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.02. (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 (95.8%), African American (2.1%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Advance Elementary is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Advance Elementary employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Advance Elementary is $8,330.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Advance Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Advance Elementary 176^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Advance Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Advance R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Advance R-IV 33^rd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Advance Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Advance Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	74.89	181^st	1074	83.1%
2007	60.04	391^st	1080	63.8%
2008	54.43	492^nd	1084	54.6%
2009	51.35	546^th	1053	48.1%
2010	70.90	268^th	1066	74.9%
2011	76.38	193^rd	1088	82.3%
2012	74.52	217^th	1085	80.0%
2013	59.96	438^th	1108	60.5%
2014	42.53	696^th	1089	36.1%
2015	41.17	690^th	1058	34.8%
2016	32.81	640^th	865	26.0%
2017	51.05	517^th	1032	49.9%
2018	76.04	207^th	1045	80.2%
2019	82.38	132^nd	1052	87.5%
2021	94.20	29^th	901	96.8%
2023	76.02	176^th	898	80.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Advance Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	84.42	61^st	887	93.1%
2019	87.21	42^nd	907	95.4%

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Rank History for White students at Advance Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	65.10	287^th	898	68.0%
2019	75.18	172^nd	917	81.2%
2021	90.15	50^th	691	92.8%
2023	68.97	189^th	673	71.9%

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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 Advance 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	269	269
1992	273	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
1993	272	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
1994	264	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
1995	265	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
1996	265	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
1997	296	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
1998	290	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
1999	300	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2000	272	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
2001	275	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
2002	224	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
2003	224	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
2004	213	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
2005	193	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
2006	215	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
2007	216	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
2008	227	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
2009	238	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2010	218	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
2011	237	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	241
2012	237	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	240
2013	243	1	1	5	0	0	0	0	250
2014	229	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	236
2015	262	2	0	9	0	0	0	0	273
2016	262	0	0	9	0	0	0	0	271
2017	249	0	0	8	0	0	0	0	257
2018	261	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	268
2019	223	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	226
2020	242	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	244
2021	229	4	2	1	0	0	0	0	236
2022	225	4	2	1	0	0	0	0	232
2023	227	5	2	3	0	0	0	0	237

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 Advance Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	269	15.4	17.4	n/a
1992	274	16.5	16.6	n/a
1993	274	17.4	15.7	46.4
1994	264	18.3	14.4	40.2
1995	265	20.3	13.1	59.2
1996	265	20.3	13.1	59.2
1997	296	21.3	13.9	31.1
1998	290	20.8	13.9	30
1999	300	20.7	14.5	40
2000	272	20.7	13.1	0
2001	275	21.0	13.1	49.5
2002	224	19.7	11.4	54.9
2003	224	19.7	11.4	54.9
2004	215	20.6	10.4	48.8
2005	193	18.2	10.6	54.9
2006	215	19.2	11.2	46.5
2007	216	18.1	11.9	53.2
2008	227	19.7	11.5	57.3
2009	239	20.3	11.7	47.3
2010	220	20.3	10.8	62.7
2011	241	18.4	13.0	58.9
2012	240	20.1	11.9	56.7
2013	250	20.6	12.0	59.6
2014	236	19.7	11.9	53.8
2015	273	20.0	13.6	55.7
2016	271	20.0	13.5	59.4
2017	257	20.8	12.3	56.4
2018	268	20.5	13.0	57.5
2019	226	18.8	11.9	52.7
2020	244	18.7	12.9	58.6
2021	236	18.6	12.6	63.6
2022	232	18.5	12.5	48.7
2023	237	18.5	12.8	46

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 Advance Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	269	15.4	17.4	n/a
1992	274	16.5	16.6	n/a
1993	274	17.4	15.7	46.4
1994	264	18.3	14.4	40.2
1995	265	20.3	13.1	59.2
1996	265	20.3	13.1	59.2
1997	296	21.3	13.9	31.1
1998	290	20.8	13.9	30
1999	300	20.7	14.5	40
2000	272	20.7	13.1	0
2001	275	21.0	13.1	49.5
2002	224	19.7	11.4	54.9
2003	224	19.7	11.4	54.9
2004	215	20.6	10.4	48.8
2005	193	18.2	10.6	54.9
2006	215	19.2	11.2	46.5
2007	216	18.1	11.9	53.2
2008	227	19.7	11.5	57.3
2009	239	20.3	11.7	47.3
2010	220	20.3	10.8	62.7
2011	241	18.4	13.0	58.9
2012	240	20.1	11.9	56.7
2013	250	20.6	12.0	59.6
2014	236	19.7	11.9	53.8
2015	273	20.0	13.6	55.7
2016	271	20.0	13.5	59.4
2017	257	20.8	12.3	56.4
2018	268	20.5	13.0	57.5
2019	226	18.8	11.9	52.7
2020	244	18.7	12.9	58.6
2021	236	18.6	12.6	63.6
2022	232	18.5	12.5	48.7
2023	237	18.5	12.8	46

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 Advance Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$188 (2.4%)	$7,577 (97.6%)	$7,766
2020	$434 (6.0%)	$6,820 (94.0%)	$7,254
2021	$1,319 (16.3%)	$6,754 (83.7%)	$8,073
2022	$700 (8.4%)	$7,630 (91.6%)	$8,330

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Advance Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 132^nd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 176^th of 898 Elementary schools	7.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Advance Elementary)	67.9	28.2	39.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Advance R-IV)	67.9	28.2	39.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Advance Elementary)	71.4	52.1	19.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Advance R-IV)	71.4	52.1	19.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Advance Elementary)	45.2	58.1	12.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Advance R-IV)	45.2	58.1	12.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Advance Elementary)	80.6	76.5	4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Advance R-IV)	80.6	76.5	4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Advance Elementary)	86.1	72.2	13.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Advance R-IV)	86.1	72.2	13.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Advance Elementary)	66.6	72.2	5.6%
5th Grade Science (Advance R-IV)	66.6	72.2	5.6%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Advance Elementary)	80.6	90	9.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Advance R-IV)	80.6	90	9.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	226	237	4.9%
African American	0	5
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	223	227	1.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.7%	46%	6.7%

Schools Near Advance 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
Advance Elementary	Public	K-6	201 School Street	Advance	63730	Stoddard County	Advance R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 722-3564	237	19	12.8	46.0%	227 (95.8%)	5 (2.1%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76	176^th of 898 public elementary schools	80.4%					(n/a)	28.2	58.1	72.2	90.0	72.2	52.1				$8,330	$700	$7,630
Bell City Elementary	Public	K-6	25254 Walnut St	Bell City	63735	Stoddard County	Bell City R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 733-4444	99	12	8.1	58.6%	91 (91.9%)	3 (3.0%)	4 (4.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$11,612	$2,571	$9,042
Zalma Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7013 School Street	Zalma	63787	Bollinger County	Zalma R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 722-3136	115	11	10.5	100.0%	114 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				80.0						$11,670	$2,793	$8,877
Leopold Elementary	Public	K-6	16797 Main St	Leopold	63760	Bollinger County	Leopold R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 238-2211	99	10	9.7	28.3%	99 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$9,859	$958	$8,901
Delta Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	124 E McKinley	Delta	63744	Cape Girardeau County	Delta R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 794-2440	105	11	9.8	54.3%	104 (99.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		38.1								$13,143	$4,231	$8,912
Oran Elementary School	Public	K-6	310 Church St	Oran	63771	Scott County	Oran R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 262-3435	143	12	12.4	52.4%	128 (89.5%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.0%)								(n/a)				82.3						$8,899	$1,066	$7,833
Chaffee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	408 Elliott Ave	Chaffee	63740	Scott County	Chaffee R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 887-3244	336	29	11.5	47.0%	320 (95.2%)	11 (3.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	27.7	687^th of 898 public elementary schools	23.5%		23	711^th of 908 public elementary schools	21.7%	24		19.6	19.5	40.9	24.4		19.6	31.7	28.5	$9,586	$1,333	$8,254
Woodland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	18729 Jackal Drive	Marble Hill	63764	Bollinger County	Woodland R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 238-2822	347	26	13.0	63.4%	337 (97.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	48.4	475^th of 898 public elementary schools	47.1%		23.1	710^th of 908 public elementary schools	21.8%	235	48.3	32.8				43.1	36.2			$10,007	$1,598	$8,409
Bloomfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	505 Court St	Bloomfield	63825	Stoddard County	Bloomfield R-XIV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 568-4562	258	20	12.8	52.7%	250 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	48.6	471^st of 898 public elementary schools	47.6%					(n/a)	38.7	34.7				42.9	44.9			$10,626	$1,271	$9,355
Puxico Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	481 N Bedford St	Puxico	63960	Stoddard County	Puxico R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 222-3542	358	31	11.6	52.8%	348 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	60.1	355^th of 898 public elementary schools	60.5%		63.8	320^th of 908 public elementary schools	64.8%	35	56.6	49.3	42.0			43.4	52.3	28.0		$9,188	$1,327	$7,861

Frequently Asked Questions about Advance Elementary

What district is Advance Elementary in?

Advance R-IV

What schools do graduates of Advance Elementary attend?

Students who attend Advance Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Advance High

How many students attend Advance Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 237 students attended Advance Elementary.

Is Advance Elementary a good school?

Advance Elementary ranks 176^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Advance Elementary?

Students at Advance Elementary are 96% White, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

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