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Bunker Elementary

Summary:

Bunker Elementary is a public elementary school in Bunker, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 118 students. The school is part of the Bunker R-III school district, which is ranked 371 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bunker Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.22%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of minority students. However, the school's academic performance is significantly below the state average across multiple subjects and grade levels. In 2022-2023, only 21.4% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, and only 5.8% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Science and English Language Arts. Additionally, 75.42% of Bunker Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools like Lesterville Elementary and Viburnum Elementary, Bunker Elementary has lower academic performance and a lower school ranking. This suggests that the school may be struggling to provide quality education to its students, potentially due to funding and resource challenges faced by the Bunker R-III school district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 Hwy 72 Eagle Pride Drive
       Bunker, MO  63629-0365

(573) 689-2211

District: Bunker R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
847th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,295 Help


Students who attend Bunker Elementary usually attend:

High:    Bunker High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  118

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Hispanic:
5.1%
African American:
1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bunker Elementary ranks worse than 94.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.86. (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 (93.2%), Hispanic (5.1%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bunker Elementary is 11.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bunker Elementary is $13,295.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bunker Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bunker Elementary 847th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Bunker Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bunker R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Bunker R-III 371st of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bunker Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bunker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 27.90 886th 1074 17.5%
2007 41.24 714th 1080 33.9%
2008 35.93 813th 1084 25.0%
2009 46.45 632nd 1053 40.0%
2010 39.85 731st 1066 31.4%
2011 32.14 844th 1088 22.4%
2012 51.26 592nd 1085 45.4%
2013 34.92 823rd 1108 25.7%
2014 48.88 594th 1089 45.5%
2015 51.23 542nd 1058 48.8%
2017 55.31 469th 1032 54.6%
2018 55.96 453rd 1045 56.7%
2019 54.36 471st 1052 55.2%
2022 13.28 800th 908 11.9%
2023 7.86 847th 898 5.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bunker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.17 16th 887 98.2%
2019 65.75 216th 907 76.2%
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Rank History for White students at Bunker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.85 484th 898 46.1%
2019 42.05 535th 917 41.7%
2022 4.31 671st 675 0.6%
2023 3.75 669th 673 0.6%
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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 Bunker 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 198 198
1992 179 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1993 179 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1994 183 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1995 164 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1996 164 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1997 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1998 156 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1999 162 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2000 161 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2001 160 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2002 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2003 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2004 143 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2005 142 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2006 148 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2007 129 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2008 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2009 158 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2010 154 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2011 162 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 164
2012 172 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 174
2013 161 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 163
2014 156 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 158
2015 155 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 158
2016 145 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 148
2017 136 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 139
2018 121 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 123
2019 116 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 119
2020 106 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 109
2021 111 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 113
2022 100 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 107
2023 110 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 118

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 Bunker Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 198 12.8 15.4 n/a
1992 179 14.1 12.6 n/a
1993 179 12.5 14.3 95
1994 183 12.4 14.8 94.5
1995 164 13.9 11.8 94.5
1996 164 13.9 11.8 94.5
1997 155 13.1 11.8 52.9
1998 156 12.9 12.1 49.4
1999 162 12.6 12.9 62.3
2000 161 12.4 13.0 67.1
2001 160 13.3 12.0 0
2002 140 11.7 12.0 77.9
2003 140 11.7 12.0 77.9
2004 144 11.8 12.2 79.9
2005 143 12.8 11.2 65.7
2006 149 12.8 11.6 73.2
2007 129 13.8 9.3 77.5
2008 144 13.5 10.7 75
2009 159 13.8 11.5 64.8
2010 155 13.8 11.2 67.7
2011 164 12.8 12.8 64.6
2012 174 12.8 13.5 64.4
2013 163 12.8 12.7 66.3
2014 158 11.6 13.5 72.8
2015 158 12.0 13.1 71.5
2016 148 13.0 11.3 75
2017 139 10.0 13.8 77.7
2018 123 8.8 13.9 76.4
2019 119 10.1 11.7 61.3
2020 109 10.3 10.5 64.2
2021 113 9.3 12.0 69
2022 107 9.0 11.8 64.5
2023 118 10.0 11.7 75.4

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 Bunker Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 198 12.8 15.4 n/a
1992 179 14.1 12.6 n/a
1993 179 12.5 14.3 95
1994 183 12.4 14.8 94.5
1995 164 13.9 11.8 94.5
1996 164 13.9 11.8 94.5
1997 155 13.1 11.8 52.9
1998 156 12.9 12.1 49.4
1999 162 12.6 12.9 62.3
2000 161 12.4 13.0 67.1
2001 160 13.3 12.0 0
2002 140 11.7 12.0 77.9
2003 140 11.7 12.0 77.9
2004 144 11.8 12.2 79.9
2005 143 12.8 11.2 65.7
2006 149 12.8 11.6 73.2
2007 129 13.8 9.3 77.5
2008 144 13.5 10.7 75
2009 159 13.8 11.5 64.8
2010 155 13.8 11.2 67.7
2011 164 12.8 12.8 64.6
2012 174 12.8 13.5 64.4
2013 163 12.8 12.7 66.3
2014 158 11.6 13.5 72.8
2015 158 12.0 13.1 71.5
2016 148 13.0 11.3 75
2017 139 10.0 13.8 77.7
2018 123 8.8 13.9 76.4
2019 119 10.1 11.7 61.3
2020 109 10.3 10.5 64.2
2021 113 9.3 12.0 69
2022 107 9.0 11.8 64.5
2023 118 10.0 11.7 75.4

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 Bunker Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,085 (11.1%) $8,718 (88.9%) $9,803
2020 $1,753 (16.5%) $8,856 (83.5%) $10,610
2021 $734 (7.3%) $9,265 (92.7%) $10,000
2022 $1,436 (10.8%) $11,858 (89.2%) $13,295

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bunker 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 471st of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 847th of 898 Elementary schools
 49.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bunker Elementary)52.721.4
 31.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bunker R-III)52.721.4
 31.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bunker Elementary)84.723.5
 61.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bunker R-III)84.723.5
 61.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.4
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bunker Elementary)27.813.3
 14.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bunker R-III)27.813.3
 14.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.336.2
 4.1%
5th Grade Science (Bunker Elementary)505.8
 44.2%
   5th Grade Science (Bunker R-III)505.8
 44.2%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bunker Elementary)505.8
 44.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bunker R-III)505.8
 44.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students119118
 0.8%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic26
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White116110
 5.2%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.3%75.4%
 14.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bunker Elementary

Students at Bunker Elementary are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Bunker Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.7% of Missouri elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 118 students attended Bunker Elementary.

Students who attend Bunker Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Bunker High


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