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Ava Elementary

Summary:

Ava Elementary is a public elementary school serving 544 students in grades PK-4 in Ava, Missouri, which is part of the Ava R-I school district. The school has several notable strengths, including its exceptional performance with low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the top 53 out of 625 Missouri elementary schools in this category and earning a 5-star rating.

Another key strength of Ava Elementary is its mathematics performance, with 3rd and 4th-grade students outperforming the state average in proficiency. However, the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which have increased from 21.3% in 2023-2024 to 27.4% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the nearby Bradleyville Elementary and Norwood Elementary, which range from 4.5% to 17.3%.

While Ava Elementary has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, from 202 out of 898 schools in 2022-2023 to 387 out of 901 schools in 2020-2021, it has also demonstrated potential achievement gaps between different student subgroups, with its performance for white students being more average compared to its exceptional support for low SES students. Analyzing the factors contributing to these trends and learning from the practices of higher-performing neighboring schools, such as Bradleyville Elementary, could help Ava Elementary improve its educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 507 North Spring Street
       Ava, MO  65608-0338

(417) 683-5450

District: Ava R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
281st of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,271 Help


Students who attend Ava Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ava Middle
High:    Ava High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  565

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.2%
Hispanic:
2.7%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ava Elementary ranks better than 69% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.06. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), Hispanic (2.7%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ava Elementary is 16. (See more...)
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Compare Ava Elementary employs 35.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ava Elementary is $9,271.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ava Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ava Elementary 281st of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Ava Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ava R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Ava R-I 98th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ava Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ava Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.90 508th 1074 52.7%
2007 41.99 696th 1080 35.6%
2008 63.40 328th 1084 69.7%
2009 67.06 290th 1053 72.5%
2010 63.69 357th 1066 66.5%
2011 66.29 342nd 1088 68.6%
2012 55.48 519th 1085 52.2%
2013 45.73 664th 1108 40.1%
2014 55.02 491st 1089 54.9%
2015 54.64 496th 1058 53.1%
2016 50.91 457th 865 47.2%
2017 36.64 703rd 1032 31.9%
2018 47.05 555th 1045 46.9%
2019 59.32 404th 1052 61.6%
2021 57.01 387th 901 57.0%
2022 63.40 325th 908 64.2%
2023 73.80 202nd 898 77.5%
2024 67.06 281st 906 69.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ava Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.26 253rd 887 71.5%
2019 70.77 159th 907 82.5%
2021 78.75 67th 574 88.3%
2022 82.64 45th 532 91.5%
2023 91.09 27th 611 95.6%
2024 83.60 53rd 625 91.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ava Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.12 132nd 302 56.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ava Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.57 654th 898 27.2%
2019 43.85 504th 917 45.0%
2021 41.15 411th 691 40.5%
2022 47.28 358th 675 47.0%
2023 57.13 280th 673 58.4%
2024 49.87 328th 668 50.9%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Ava 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 589 589
1992 564 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1993 570 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1994 596 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1995 617 5 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 632
1996 617 5 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 632
1997 664 3 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 671
1998 652 2 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 658
1999 634 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 639
2000 636 1 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 645
2001 599 1 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 610
2002 592 1 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 599
2003 592 1 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 599
2004 614 3 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 621
2005 554 3 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 566
2006 525 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2007 513 3 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 522
2008 511 2 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 520
2009 526 1 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 533
2010 532 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 537
2011 523 2 0 5 2 1 0 0 533
2012 536 1 0 5 1 1 0 0 544
2013 526 0 0 7 4 1 0 0 538
2014 530 0 1 8 2 1 2 0 544
2015 521 0 0 7 1 1 4 0 534
2016 499 0 1 8 0 2 7 0 517
2017 498 0 2 10 0 0 6 0 516
2018 479 0 1 7 0 0 11 0 498
2019 478 1 2 11 1 0 14 0 507
2020 495 0 2 16 2 0 18 0 533
2021 499 0 4 16 2 0 14 0 535
2022 516 0 3 11 2 0 11 0 543
2023 519 4 2 11 0 0 8 0 544
2024 532 4 0 15 1 0 13 0 565

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 Ava Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 589 33.0 17.8 n/a
1992 565 30.8 18.3 n/a
1993 572 30.8 18.6 94.9
1994 600 33.9 17.7 95
1995 632 39.7 15.9 94.9
1996 632 39.7 15.9 94.9
1997 671 41.9 16.0 49.3
1998 658 41.9 15.7 49.2
1999 639 39.9 16.0 59.2
2000 645 42.4 15.2 57.4
2001 610 40.4 15.1 61.8
2002 599 39.9 15.0 63.3
2003 599 39.9 15.0 63.3
2004 621 38.8 16.0 58.8
2005 566 40.9 13.8 61.7
2006 532 41.8 12.7 65
2007 522 38.9 13.4 68.4
2008 520 38.9 13.4 66
2009 533 38.9 13.7 66.4
2010 537 37.6 14.2 68.5
2011 533 38.3 13.8 69.6
2012 544 37.1 14.6 67.3
2013 538 37.4 14.3 66.4
2014 544 37.0 14.6 75.4
2015 534 38.0 14.0 70.2
2016 517 37.0 13.9 71
2017 516 35.7 14.4 72.5
2018 498 34.2 14.5 72.7
2019 507 35.9 14.0 71.4
2020 533 36.7 14.5 72
2021 535 37.1 14.3 70.7
2022 543 37.9 14.3 62.4
2023 544 36.5 14.8 64.3
2024 565 35.1 16.0 60

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 Ava Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 589 33.0 17.8 n/a
1992 565 30.8 18.3 n/a
1993 572 30.8 18.6 94.9
1994 600 33.9 17.7 95
1995 632 39.7 15.9 94.9
1996 632 39.7 15.9 94.9
1997 671 41.9 16.0 49.3
1998 658 41.9 15.7 49.2
1999 639 39.9 16.0 59.2
2000 645 42.4 15.2 57.4
2001 610 40.4 15.1 61.8
2002 599 39.9 15.0 63.3
2003 599 39.9 15.0 63.3
2004 621 38.8 16.0 58.8
2005 566 40.9 13.8 61.7
2006 532 41.8 12.7 65
2007 522 38.9 13.4 68.4
2008 520 38.9 13.4 66
2009 533 38.9 13.7 66.4
2010 537 37.6 14.2 68.5
2011 533 38.3 13.8 69.6
2012 544 37.1 14.6 67.3
2013 538 37.4 14.3 66.4
2014 544 37.0 14.6 75.4
2015 534 38.0 14.0 70.2
2016 517 37.0 13.9 71
2017 516 35.7 14.4 72.5
2018 498 34.2 14.5 72.7
2019 507 35.9 14.0 71.4
2020 533 36.7 14.5 72
2021 535 37.1 14.3 70.7
2022 543 37.9 14.3 62.4
2023 544 36.5 14.8 64.3
2024 565 35.1 16.0 60

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 Ava Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,179 (13.8%) $7,370 (86.2%) $8,548
2020 $1,490 (17.9%) $6,825 (82.1%) $8,315
2021 $923 (10.6%) $7,790 (89.4%) $8,713
2022 $1,004 (10.8%) $8,267 (89.2%) $9,271

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ava 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 404th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 202nd of 898 Elementary schools
 15.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ava Elementary)53.554.6
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ava R-I)53.554.6
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ava Elementary)55.849.5
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ava R-I)55.849.5
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ava Elementary)49.552.2
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ava R-I)49.552.2
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ava Elementary)47.558
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ava R-I)47.558
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students507544
 7.3%
African American14
 300%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic1111
Pacific Islander00
White478519
 8.6%
Two or More Races148
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.4%64.3%
 7.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ava Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 565 students attended Ava Elementary.

Students who attend Ava Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ava Middle
High : Ava High

Students at Ava Elementary are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Ava Elementary ranks 281st of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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