Bernie Elementary

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Bernie Elementary ranks 197 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bernie Elementary is a public elementary school serving 280 students in grades PK-6 in the small town of Bernie, Missouri. Part of the Bernie R-XIII school district, which is ranked 36th out of 376 districts in the state, Bernie Elementary consistently performs above the state average on standardized tests and maintains a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the school's key strengths is its exceptional academic performance, particularly in science. In 2022-2023, 55% of 4th graders were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 43.8%, and the 5th grade science proficiency rate of 86.2% was more than double the state average of 40.9%. This strong academic performance extends to other subjects as well, with the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 44.5% slightly above the state average of 42.4%. Despite having a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, with 66.07% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Bernie Elementary's low-income students perform exceptionally well, ranking 33rd out of 574 Missouri elementary schools in 2020-2021 and 28th out of 907 in 2018-2019 for this subgroup.

While Bernie Elementary's student population is predominantly white, with 85.71% of students identifying as such, the school's consistent academic performance and ability to support its economically disadvantaged students are particularly noteworthy. The school's per-student spending has increased steadily, from $7,522 in 2018-2019 to $9,508 in 2021-2022, and it maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 12.9 over the past three years. These factors, combined with the school's strong academic results, suggest that Bernie R-XIII school district is effectively allocating resources to support student learning at Bernie Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

121 S Spiker
Bernie, MO 63822-9129

(573) 293-5335

District: Bernie R-Xiii

SchoolDigger Rank:
197^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,508

Students who attend Bernie Elementary usually attend:

High:

Bernie High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 280

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.7%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bernie Elementary ranks better than 78.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.15. (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 (85.7%), two or more races (6.1%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bernie Elementary is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Bernie Elementary employs 23.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bernie Elementary is $9,508.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bernie Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bernie R-Xiii:

SchoolDigger ranks Bernie R-Xiii 36^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bernie Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bernie Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	53.44	497^th	1074	53.7%
2007	41.53	710^th	1080	34.3%
2008	44.30	679^th	1084	37.4%
2009	49.75	571^st	1053	45.8%
2010	52.75	536^th	1066	49.7%
2011	53.48	550^th	1088	49.4%
2012	53.07	555^th	1085	48.8%
2013	53.28	539^th	1108	51.4%
2014	50.60	567^th	1089	47.9%
2015	65.48	339^th	1058	68.0%
2016	53.18	446^th	865	48.4%
2017	50.28	533^rd	1032	48.4%
2018	74.78	222^nd	1045	78.8%
2019	80.70	144^th	1052	86.3%
2023	74.15	197^th	898	78.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bernie Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	86.38	50^th	887	94.4%
2019	89.74	28^th	907	96.9%
2021	87.21	33^rd	574	94.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bernie Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.49	178^th	251	29.1%

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Rank History for White students at Bernie Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	67.00	260^th	898	71.0%
2019	72.87	199^th	917	78.3%

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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 Bernie Elementary

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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	335	335
1992	330	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
1993	315	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1994	309	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
1995	293	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1996	293	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1997	317	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
1998	309	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
1999	330	14	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
2000	320	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
2001	319	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2002	333	16	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
2003	333	16	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
2004	327	15	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
2005	356	17	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
2006	323	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2007	336	17	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	358
2008	325	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
2009	286	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
2010	290	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
2011	284	3	7	0	0	2	0	296
2012	264	5	5	0	0	4	0	278
2013	295	3	5	0	0	9	0	312
2014	285	3	2	0	0	5	0	295
2015	275	4	4	1	0	7	0	291
2016	295	1	7	2	0	6	0	311
2017	266	3	7	2	0	9	0	287
2018	275	16	6	3	0	6	0	306
2019	267	20	11	1	0	9	0	308
2020	269	14	14	1	0	19	0	317
2021	260	10	9	1	0	25	0	305
2022	266	9	10	1	0	16	0	302
2023	240	10	12	1	0	17	0	280

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 Bernie Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	335	22.7	14.7	n/a
1992	335	22.2	15.0	62.7
1993	321	21.7	14.8	76.3
1994	313	20.5	15.3	78.3
1995	302	22.2	13.6	53
1996	302	22.2	13.6	53
1997	324	22.2	14.6	45.7
1998	318	23.4	13.6	54.7
1999	344	24.3	14.2	55.5
2000	332	22.9	14.5	51.8
2001	331	22.9	14.5	52.3
2002	349	23.7	14.7	58.7
2003	349	23.7	14.7	58.7
2004	343	24.9	13.8	61.2
2005	378	25.7	14.7	55
2006	335	24.0	14.0	54.3
2007	358	23.0	15.6	51.4
2008	338	24.2	14.0	54.1
2009	295	23.0	12.8	49.5
2010	302	24.0	12.5	56
2011	296	23.2	12.7	57.8
2012	278	23.4	11.8	64.7
2013	312	23.5	13.2	62.8
2014	295	23.5	12.5	68.1
2015	291	24.0	12.1	70.8
2016	311	21.0	14.8	71.1
2017	287	21.6	13.2	74.9
2018	306	23.1	13.2	78.4
2019	308	24.1	12.7	75
2020	317	24.3	13.0	70.7
2021	305	24.3	12.5	72.1
2022	302	23.3	12.9	67.9
2023	280	23.9	11.7	66.1

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 Bernie Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	335	22.7	14.7	n/a
1992	335	22.2	15.0	62.7
1993	321	21.7	14.8	76.3
1994	313	20.5	15.3	78.3
1995	302	22.2	13.6	53
1996	302	22.2	13.6	53
1997	324	22.2	14.6	45.7
1998	318	23.4	13.6	54.7
1999	344	24.3	14.2	55.5
2000	332	22.9	14.5	51.8
2001	331	22.9	14.5	52.3
2002	349	23.7	14.7	58.7
2003	349	23.7	14.7	58.7
2004	343	24.9	13.8	61.2
2005	378	25.7	14.7	55
2006	335	24.0	14.0	54.3
2007	358	23.0	15.6	51.4
2008	338	24.2	14.0	54.1
2009	295	23.0	12.8	49.5
2010	302	24.0	12.5	56
2011	296	23.2	12.7	57.8
2012	278	23.4	11.8	64.7
2013	312	23.5	13.2	62.8
2014	295	23.5	12.5	68.1
2015	291	24.0	12.1	70.8
2016	311	21.0	14.8	71.1
2017	287	21.6	13.2	74.9
2018	306	23.1	13.2	78.4
2019	308	24.1	12.7	75
2020	317	24.3	13.0	70.7
2021	305	24.3	12.5	72.1
2022	302	23.3	12.9	67.9
2023	280	23.9	11.7	66.1

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 Bernie Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$963 (12.8%)	$6,559 (87.2%)	$7,522
2020	$1,349 (17.8%)	$6,240 (82.2%)	$7,590
2021	$725 (9.2%)	$7,180 (90.8%)	$7,906
2022	$1,775 (18.7%)	$7,733 (81.3%)	$9,508

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bernie Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 144^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 197^th of 898 Elementary schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bernie Elementary)	47.8	47.9	0.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bernie R-Xiii)	47.8	47.9	0.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	39.7	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bernie Elementary)	60.8	44.5	16.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bernie R-Xiii)	60.8	44.5	16.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bernie Elementary)	62.1	55	7.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bernie R-Xiii)	62.1	55	7.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Science (Bernie Elementary)	68.4	86.2	17.8%
5th Grade Science (Bernie R-Xiii)	68.4	86.2	17.8%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	308	280	9.1%
African American	20	10	50%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	12	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	267	240	10.1%
Two or More Races	9	17	88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75%	66.1%	8.9%

Schools Near Bernie 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 Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bernie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	121 S Spiker	Bernie	63822	Stoddard County	Bernie R-Xiii	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 293-5335	280	24	11.7	66.1%	240 (85.7%)	10 (3.6%)	12 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.1%)	74.2	197^th of 898 public elementary schools	78.1%					(n/a)		55.0				86.2		44.5					$9,508	$1,775	$7,733
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
Central Elementary	Public	3-5	1213 Central Dr	Dexter	63841	Stoddard County	Dexter R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 614-1020	451	36	12.4	52.8%	412 (91.4%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.5%)	66.6	291^st of 898 public elementary schools	67.6%		68.5	260^th of 908 public elementary schools	71.4%	31	45.6	48.7	55.3			49.7		39.9	46.3	53.4			$9,469	$831	$8,639
Southwest Elementary	Public	K-2	915 W Grant St	Dexter	63841	Stoddard County	Dexter R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 614-1015	473	36	13.2	55.2%	432 (91.3%)	4 (0.8%)	17 (3.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)								(n/a)													$9,519	$672	$8,847
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
Richland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	24456 State Hwy 114	Essex	63846	Stoddard County	Richland R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 283-5310	145	7	20.5	60.0%	132 (91.0%)	6 (4.1%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	97.9	8^th of 898 public elementary schools	99.1%		98.8	6^th of 908 public elementary schools	99.3%	2			70.0			80.0		80.0		80.0			$12,565	$1,332	$11,233
Campbell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	801 S State Rte 53	Campbell	63933	Dunklin County	Campbell R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 246-3109	292	21	13.6	61.3%	257 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.2%)	28	682^nd of 898 public elementary schools	24.1%		29.2	657^th of 908 public elementary schools	27.6%	25	41.9	36.9	17.2	31.2		20.0		35.5		22.8	12.5		$10,373	$3,820	$6,554
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
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
Fisk Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	301 McKinley St	Fisk	63940	Butler County	Twin Rivers R-X	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 967-3607	345	29	11.9	88.7%	316 (91.6%)	5 (1.4%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.3%)	23.4	715^th of 898 public elementary schools	20.4%		25.9	686^th of 908 public elementary schools	24.4%	29	33.4	27.3	2.9	25.7	56.9		38.6	30.8	15.2	31.4	23.0	38.7	$9,642	$1,514	$8,127

Frequently Asked Questions about Bernie Elementary

Is Bernie Elementary a good school?

Bernie Elementary ranks 197^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Bernie Elementary in?

Bernie R-Xiii

What schools do graduates of Bernie Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bernie Elementary usually go on to attend:

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How many students attend Bernie Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 280 students attended Bernie Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Bernie Elementary?

Students at Bernie Elementary are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% African American.

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