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Avenue City Elementary

Summary:

Avenue City Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cosby, Missouri, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 227 students. The school is part of the Avenue City R-Ix District, which is ranked 4th out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Avenue City Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, ranking 23rd out of 898 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 94.7% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in MAP Mathematics, and 89.5% were proficient or better in MAP English Language Arts, significantly outperforming the state averages of 43.7% and 37.5%, respectively. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a high percentage of White students (94.71% in 2022-2023), in contrast to some nearby schools like Lindbergh Elementary and Coleman Elementary, which have more diverse student populations.

Another key factor that sets Avenue City Elementary apart is its low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (12.78% in 2022-2023), indicating a relatively high socioeconomic status of the student population. This is a significant differentiating factor compared to some nearby schools, such as Lindbergh Elementary and Coleman Elementary, which have much higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (99.38% and 99.14%, respectively, in 2022-2023). Additionally, Avenue City Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.1 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the ratios of many nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 18069 Hwy 169
       Cosby, MO  64436-8115

(816) 662-2305

District: Avenue City R-Ix

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,603 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  227

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Asian:
1.8%
Hispanic:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Avenue City Elementary ranks better than 97.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.44. (See more...)
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Compare Details Avenue City Elementary ranks better than 98.7% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.43. (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 (94.7%), Asian (1.8%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Avenue City Elementary is 14.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Avenue City Elementary is $8,603.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Avenue City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Avenue City Elementary 23rd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Avenue City Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Avenue City Elementary 6th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Avenue City Elementary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Avenue City R-Ix:

SchoolDigger ranks Avenue City R-Ix 4th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Avenue City Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Avenue City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.17 63rd 1074 94.1%
2007 88.02 50th 1080 95.4%
2008 87.50 64th 1084 94.1%
2009 85.15 97th 1053 90.8%
2010 89.15 50th 1066 95.3%
2011 93.81 17th 1088 98.4%
2012 90.64 42nd 1085 96.1%
2013 84.28 103rd 1108 90.7%
2014 86.67 90th 1089 91.7%
2015 92.50 36th 1058 96.6%
2017 72.19 258th 1032 75.0%
2018 83.90 117th 1045 88.8%
2019 86.29 96th 1052 90.9%
2021 95.36 21st 901 97.7%
2022 96.41 13th 908 98.6%
2023 95.44 23rd 898 97.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Avenue City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.88 3rd 574 99.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Avenue City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.87 174th 898 80.6%
2019 81.40 113th 917 87.7%
2021 92.74 28th 691 95.9%
2022 93.54 22nd 675 96.7%
2023 91.92 33rd 673 95.1%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Avenue City Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Avenue City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 92.23 16th 619 97.4%
2007 88.97 20th 624 96.8%
2008 82.89 39th 624 93.8%
2009 78.76 68th 601 88.7%
2010 92.65 10th 614 98.4%
2011 90.98 19th 625 97.0%
2012 88.26 22nd 623 96.5%
2013 90.75 10th 649 98.5%
2014 96.24 5th 633 99.2%
2015 95.16 7th 585 98.8%
2018 88.52 31st 552 94.4%
2019 87.48 35th 587 94.0%
2022 98.03 3rd 459 99.3%
2023 98.43 6th 459 98.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Avenue City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.69 39th 479 91.9%
2019 84.35 45th 527 91.5%
2022 96.61 8th 381 97.9%
2023 97.45 9th 385 97.7%
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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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Reviews:
by a citizen
Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Open Quote Avenue City is a wonderful school, and I think that it is probably the best school in Missouri for children (PK through 8th) to get a good education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Avenue City 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 110 110
1992 99 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1993 112 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1994 114 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1995 127 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1996 127 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1997 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1998 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1999 132 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2000 130 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2001 130 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 132
2002 128 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2003 128 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2004 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2005 116 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2006 134 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2007 134 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2008 131 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2009 122 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2010 137 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2011 148 0 5 2 0 0 1 0 156
2012 152 0 4 2 0 0 1 0 159
2013 159 0 4 2 0 0 1 0 166
2014 165 0 1 4 2 3 2 0 177
2015 175 0 1 3 2 3 7 0 191
2016 164 1 0 2 2 2 7 0 178
2017 163 0 0 2 2 0 8 0 175
2018 173 0 3 3 1 0 6 0 186
2019 169 0 3 1 1 0 5 0 179
2020 175 0 3 1 0 0 5 0 184
2021 190 0 3 1 0 0 3 0 197
2022 217 0 5 1 0 0 4 0 227
2023 215 0 4 4 0 0 4 0 227

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 Avenue City Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 110 9.5 11.5 n/a
1992 102 8.7 11.7 19.6
1993 115 8.7 13.2 12.2
1994 118 11.4 10.4 14.4
1995 129 12.5 10.3 13.2
1996 129 12.5 10.3 13.2
1997 125 13.0 9.6 8
1998 125 12.6 9.9 8
1999 136 13.2 10.3 11
2000 134 12.5 10.7 9.7
2001 132 13.9 9.5 11.4
2002 129 12.8 10.1 14
2003 129 12.8 10.1 14
2004 120 12.9 9.3 13.3
2005 117 12.8 9.1 10.3
2006 134 13.5 9.9 9
2007 137 12.4 11.0 11.7
2008 138 13.5 10.2 14.5
2009 128 14.1 9.1 18
2010 142 14.1 10.0 14.8
2011 156 14.1 11.0 11.5
2012 159 14.2 11.1 13.8
2013 166 14.4 11.5 18.1
2014 177 14.4 12.2 19.2
2015 191 14.0 13.6 19.9
2016 178 14.0 12.7 15.7
2017 175 14.2 12.3 16.6
2018 186 14.4 12.9 14.5
2019 179 14.4 12.4 14.5
2020 184 14.4 12.7 10.3
2021 197 14.4 13.6 11.7
2022 227 15.7 14.4 11
2023 227 16.0 14.1 12.8

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 Avenue City Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 110 9.5 11.5 n/a
1992 102 8.7 11.7 19.6
1993 115 8.7 13.2 12.2
1994 118 11.4 10.4 14.4
1995 129 12.5 10.3 13.2
1996 129 12.5 10.3 13.2
1997 125 13.0 9.6 8
1998 125 12.6 9.9 8
1999 136 13.2 10.3 11
2000 134 12.5 10.7 9.7
2001 132 13.9 9.5 11.4
2002 129 12.8 10.1 14
2003 129 12.8 10.1 14
2004 120 12.9 9.3 13.3
2005 117 12.8 9.1 10.3
2006 134 13.5 9.9 9
2007 137 12.4 11.0 11.7
2008 138 13.5 10.2 14.5
2009 128 14.1 9.1 18
2010 142 14.1 10.0 14.8
2011 156 14.1 11.0 11.5
2012 159 14.2 11.1 13.8
2013 166 14.4 11.5 18.1
2014 177 14.4 12.2 19.2
2015 191 14.0 13.6 19.9
2016 178 14.0 12.7 15.7
2017 175 14.2 12.3 16.6
2018 186 14.4 12.9 14.5
2019 179 14.4 12.4 14.5
2020 184 14.4 12.7 10.3
2021 197 14.4 13.6 11.7
2022 227 15.7 14.4 11
2023 227 16.0 14.1 12.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Avenue City Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $393 (4.4%) $8,638 (95.6%) $9,031
2020 $402 (4.5%) $8,546 (95.5%) $8,949
2021 $725 (7.4%) $9,083 (92.6%) $9,808
2022 $648 (7.5%) $7,955 (92.5%) $8,603

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Avenue City 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 96th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 23rd of 898 Elementary schools
 6.6%
Ranks 35th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 6th of 459 Middle schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Avenue City Elementary)71.476
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Avenue City R-Ix)71.476
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4639.7
 6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Avenue City Elementary)78.664
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Avenue City R-Ix)78.664
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.741.4
 7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Avenue City Elementary)6067.9
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Avenue City R-Ix)6067.9
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Avenue City Elementary)7068.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Avenue City R-Ix)7068.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.344.3
 5%
5th Grade Science (Avenue City Elementary)6585
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Avenue City R-Ix)6585
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.6
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Avenue City Elementary)8090
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Avenue City R-Ix)8090
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144
 3.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Avenue City Elementary)47.194.7
 47.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Avenue City R-Ix)47.194.7
 47.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Avenue City Elementary)78.969.5
 9.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Avenue City R-Ix)78.969.5
 9.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.9
 5.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students179227
 26.8%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White169215
 27.2%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.5%12.8%
 1.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Avenue City Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 227 students attended Avenue City Elementary.

Yes! Avenue City Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 23rd of 898 Missouri elementary schools.

Students at Avenue City Elementary are 95% White, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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