Bernie Elementary

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:
197th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,508 Help


Students who attend Bernie Elementary usually attend:

High:    Bernie High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  280

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.7%
Two or more races:
6.1%
Hispanic:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bernie Elementary ranks better than 78.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.15. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), two or more races (6.1%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bernie Elementary is 11.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 36th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.44 497th 1074 53.7%
2007 41.53 710th 1080 34.3%
2008 44.30 679th 1084 37.4%
2009 49.75 571st 1053 45.8%
2010 52.75 536th 1066 49.7%
2011 53.48 550th 1088 49.4%
2012 53.07 555th 1085 48.8%
2013 53.28 539th 1108 51.4%
2014 50.60 567th 1089 47.9%
2015 65.48 339th 1058 68.0%
2016 53.18 446th 865 48.4%
2017 50.28 533rd 1032 48.4%
2018 74.78 222nd 1045 78.8%
2019 80.70 144th 1052 86.3%
2023 74.15 197th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.38 50th 887 94.4%
2019 89.74 28th 907 96.9%
2021 87.21 33rd 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 178th 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 260th 898 71.0%
2019 72.87 199th 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.

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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 Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 335 335
1992 330 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1993 315 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1994 309 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1995 293 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1996 293 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1997 317 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1998 309 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1999 330 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2000 320 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2001 319 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2002 333 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2003 333 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2004 327 15 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2005 356 17 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2006 323 7 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2007 336 17 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2008 325 6 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2009 286 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2010 290 5 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2011 284 3 0 7 0 0 2 0 296
2012 264 5 0 5 0 0 4 0 278
2013 295 3 0 5 0 0 9 0 312
2014 285 3 0 2 0 0 5 0 295
2015 275 4 0 4 1 0 7 0 291
2016 295 1 0 7 2 0 6 0 311
2017 266 3 0 7 2 0 9 0 287
2018 275 16 0 6 3 0 6 0 306
2019 267 20 0 11 1 0 9 0 308
2020 269 14 0 14 1 0 19 0 317
2021 260 10 0 9 1 0 25 0 305
2022 266 9 0 10 1 0 16 0 302
2023 240 10 0 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bernie Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 144th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 197th of 898 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bernie Elementary)47.847.9
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bernie R-Xiii)47.847.9
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4639.7
 6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bernie Elementary)60.844.5
 16.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bernie R-Xiii)60.844.5
 16.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bernie Elementary)62.155
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bernie R-Xiii)62.155
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
5th Grade Science (Bernie Elementary)68.486.2
 17.8%
   5th Grade Science (Bernie R-Xiii)68.486.2
 17.8%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students308280
 9.1%
African American2010
 50%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic1112
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White267240
 10.1%
Two or More Races917
 88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75%66.1%
 8.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bernie Elementary

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

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

Students who attend Bernie Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Bernie High

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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