Clever Elementary

Summary:

Clever Elementary is a public school serving 943 students in grades PK-8 in the Nixa Public Schools district in Clever, Missouri. While the school has strong academic performance in the lower grades, particularly in math and English Language Arts, its proficiency rates tend to decline in the upper grades, falling below the state averages.

One of Clever Elementary's key strengths is its relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 28.95% to 31.58% over the past three years. This is lower than nearby Republic R-III and Nixa Public Schools districts, which have higher percentages of low-income students. Interestingly, Clever Elementary's low-income students perform better academically compared to the state average, ranking 194 out of 611 Missouri elementary schools for low-socioeconomic status students in 2022-2023.

However, Clever Elementary's spending per student, ranging from $7,848 to $9,336 over the past four years, is lower than the nearby Nixa and Republic districts, which spend between $9,460 and $10,678 per student. Additionally, Clever Elementary has a higher student-teacher ratio of 14.1 in 2022-2023, compared to the Nixa and Republic district schools, which have ratios ranging from 12.4 to 13.8. These factors may contribute to the school's declining academic performance in the upper grades, suggesting that Clever Elementary could potentially learn from the practices and strategies employed by its higher-performing neighboring districts to improve its own educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 103 S Public Ave.
       Clever, MO  65631-9103


(417) 743-4815

District: Clever R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
414th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,336 Help


Students who attend Clever Elementary usually attend:

High:    Clever High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  943

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.2%
Two or more races:
2.4%
Hispanic:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29% Help


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Compare Details Clever Elementary ranks better than 53.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details Clever Elementary ranks worse than 50.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.32. (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%), two or more races (2.4%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clever Elementary is 14.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clever Elementary is $9,336.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Clever Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Clever Elementary 414th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Clever Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Clever Elementary 230th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Clever Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Clever R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Clever R-V 155th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clever Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Clever Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.23 307th 1074 71.4%
2007 58.94 414th 1080 61.7%
2008 38.65 773rd 1084 28.7%
2013 34.03 834th 1108 24.7%
2014 41.55 720th 1089 33.9%
2015 50.70 553rd 1058 47.7%
2016 49.82 465th 865 46.2%
2017 41.68 639th 1032 38.1%
2018 34.64 719th 1045 31.2%
2019 22.73 863rd 1052 18.0%
2021 46.95 493rd 901 45.3%
2022 46.77 488th 908 46.3%
2023 53.50 414th 898 53.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Clever Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.03 522nd 887 41.1%
2019 28.14 743rd 907 18.1%
2021 45.20 290th 574 49.5%
2022 59.25 162nd 532 69.5%
2023 58.86 194th 611 68.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Clever Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.24 767th 898 14.6%
2019 13.22 874th 917 4.7%
2021 31.40 492nd 691 28.8%
2022 32.56 488th 675 27.7%
2023 37.28 426th 673 36.7%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Clever Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Clever Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 36.12 498th 649 23.3%
2014 38.80 446th 633 29.5%
2015 57.71 224th 585 61.7%
2016 52.30 212th 435 51.3%
2017 57.02 235th 568 58.6%
2018 61.98 172nd 552 68.8%
2019 57.39 224th 587 61.8%
2021 61.13 162nd 454 64.3%
2022 47.64 247th 459 46.2%
2023 49.32 230th 459 49.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Clever Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.87 55th 422 87.0%
2019 60.16 144th 482 70.1%
2022 34.57 259th 365 29.0%
2023 51.26 176th 382 53.9%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Clever Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.97 203rd 204 0.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Clever Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.69 189th 479 60.5%
2019 48.39 251st 527 52.4%
2021 49.34 180th 376 52.1%
2022 37.59 241st 381 36.7%
2023 38.40 240th 385 37.7%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Clever 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 232 232
1992 262 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1993 262 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1994 287 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1995 308 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1996 308 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1997 322 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1998 320 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1999 324 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2000 246 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2001 253 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2002 254 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2003 254 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2004 280 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2005 313 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2006 387 1 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2007 401 2 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2008 418 4 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2009 409 1 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 418
2010 422 1 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2011 415 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 423
2012 415 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 419
2013 843 4 2 11 7 0 0 0 867
2014 821 5 2 11 3 0 4 0 846
2015 775 9 3 10 2 0 6 0 805
2016 809 7 0 13 0 1 14 0 844
2017 820 11 3 16 1 1 15 0 867
2018 811 13 3 19 3 1 18 0 868
2019 838 11 2 22 3 1 16 0 893
2020 879 9 0 20 2 1 11 0 922
2021 858 10 0 20 5 3 16 0 912
2022 929 8 0 19 7 3 21 0 987
2023 888 7 3 16 4 2 23 0 943

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clever Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 232 13.4 17.3 n/a
1992 262 13.9 18.8 n/a
1993 262 15.9 16.5 35.1
1994 287 18.8 15.3 38.3
1995 308 20.5 15.0 44.5
1996 308 20.5 15.0 44.5
1997 322 19.5 16.5 20.5
1998 324 21.2 15.3 19.8
1999 328 21.2 15.5 26.5
2000 249 17.1 14.6 27.3
2001 257 18.0 14.3 24.9
2002 254 19.9 12.8 38.6
2003 254 19.9 12.8 38.6
2004 283 17.9 15.8 36.4
2005 316 19.9 15.9 34.8
2006 395 23.5 16.8 27.8
2007 411 21.5 19.1 28.2
2008 430 29.8 14.4 28.1
2009 418 26.6 15.7 29.7
2010 428 29.2 14.6 37.9
2011 423 25.6 16.5 35.7
2012 419 26.5 15.7 33.2
2013 867 53.1 16.3 36.1
2014 846 54.0 15.6 39.6
2015 805 56.0 14.3 42.6
2016 844 58.0 14.5 41.4
2017 867 58.1 14.9 38.3
2018 868 57.5 15.0 39.5
2019 893 59.0 15.1 40.6
2020 922 58.8 15.6 35.5
2021 912 57.8 15.7 31.6
2022 987 64.0 15.4 29.4
2023 943 66.4 14.1 29

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 Clever Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 232 13.4 17.3 n/a
1992 262 13.9 18.8 n/a
1993 262 15.9 16.5 35.1
1994 287 18.8 15.3 38.3
1995 308 20.5 15.0 44.5
1996 308 20.5 15.0 44.5
1997 322 19.5 16.5 20.5
1998 324 21.2 15.3 19.8
1999 328 21.2 15.5 26.5
2000 249 17.1 14.6 27.3
2001 257 18.0 14.3 24.9
2002 254 19.9 12.8 38.6
2003 254 19.9 12.8 38.6
2004 283 17.9 15.8 36.4
2005 316 19.9 15.9 34.8
2006 395 23.5 16.8 27.8
2007 411 21.5 19.1 28.2
2008 430 29.8 14.4 28.1
2009 418 26.6 15.7 29.7
2010 428 29.2 14.6 37.9
2011 423 25.6 16.5 35.7
2012 419 26.5 15.7 33.2
2013 867 53.1 16.3 36.1
2014 846 54.0 15.6 39.6
2015 805 56.0 14.3 42.6
2016 844 58.0 14.5 41.4
2017 867 58.1 14.9 38.3
2018 868 57.5 15.0 39.5
2019 893 59.0 15.1 40.6
2020 922 58.8 15.6 35.5
2021 912 57.8 15.7 31.6
2022 987 64.0 15.4 29.4
2023 943 66.4 14.1 29

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 Clever Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $203 (2.5%) $7,796 (97.5%) $8,000
2020 $239 (3.0%) $7,706 (97.0%) $7,945
2021 $388 (4.9%) $7,461 (95.1%) $7,848
2022 $914 (9.8%) $8,421 (90.2%) $9,336

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Clever Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 863rd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 414th of 898 Elementary schools
 35.9%
Ranks 224th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 230th of 459 Middle schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clever Elementary)3151.1
 20.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clever R-V)3151.1
 20.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clever Elementary)27.244
 16.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clever R-V)27.244
 16.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clever Elementary)34.549
 14.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clever R-V)34.549
 14.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clever Elementary)30.150.1
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clever R-V)30.150.1
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clever Elementary)24.833.7
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clever R-V)24.833.7
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.336.2
 4.1%
5th Grade Science (Clever Elementary)25.830.8
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Clever R-V)25.830.8
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clever Elementary)26.938.4
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Clever R-V)26.938.4
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clever Elementary)44.235.7
 8.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Clever R-V)44.235.7
 8.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clever Elementary)37.730.6
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Clever R-V)37.730.6
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clever Elementary)56.634.9
 21.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Clever R-V)56.634.9
 21.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clever Elementary)37.730.2
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Clever R-V)37.730.2
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clever Elementary)51.341.1
 10.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Clever R-V)51.341.1
 10.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Clever Elementary)40.338.3
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Clever R-V)40.338.3
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clever Elementary)45.132.8
 12.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Clever R-V)45.132.8
 12.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students893943
 5.6%
African American117
 36.4%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic2216
 27.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White838888
 6%
Two or More Races1623
 43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.6%29%
 11.7%


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Clever Elementary ranks 414th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Clever Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Clever High

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 943 students attended Clever Elementary.


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