Cuba Elementary

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Cuba Elementary ranks 221 st of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cuba Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades K-4 in Cuba, Missouri, which is part of the Crawford County R-II school district. This high-performing school has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is a leader in the state.

Cuba Elementary students consistently outperform the state average in both Math and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments across grades 3 and 4, and they also match or exceed the scores of their own district. The school particularly excels in supporting its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the top 5% of Missouri elementary schools for this subgroup in the past three school years. Additionally, the school's performance for its White student subgroup is noteworthy, ranking in the top 40% of Missouri elementary schools in recent years. While Cuba Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate has been trending upward, it remains lower than nearby Sullivan Elementary and Bourbon Elementary schools.

Compared to other nearby schools, Cuba Elementary stands out for its consistent high performance and strong subgroup outcomes. For example, Spring Bluff Elementary, the highest-ranked school in the area, has a much lower percentage of free/reduced-price lunch recipients than Cuba Elementary. While Strain-Japan Elementary also demonstrates impressive performance, it serves a much smaller student population than Cuba Elementary. Overall, Cuba Elementary's success can likely be attributed to a combination of factors, including strong leadership, effective teaching practices, and a focus on supporting the needs of all students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds.

Detail:

Public K-4

1 Wildcat Pride Dr
Cuba, MO 65453-1632

(573) 885-2534

District: Crawford County R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
221^st of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,349

Students who attend Cuba Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Cuba Middle
High:	Cuba High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 451

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.8%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cuba Elementary ranks better than 75.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.9. (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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cuba Elementary is $9,349.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cuba Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cuba Elementary 221^st of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Cuba Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Crawford County R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Crawford County R-II 133^rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cuba Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cuba Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	39.33	733^rd	1074	31.8%
2007	52.72	521^st	1080	51.8%
2008	39.33	760^th	1084	29.9%
2009	54.78	482^nd	1053	54.2%
2010	51.50	558^th	1066	47.7%
2011	54.44	525^th	1088	51.7%
2012	63.30	400^th	1085	63.1%
2013	53.52	532^nd	1108	52.0%
2014	39.20	746^th	1089	31.5%
2015	46.38	615^th	1058	41.9%
2016	63.03	329^th	865	62.0%
2017	69.45	301^st	1032	70.8%
2018	71.66	269^th	1045	74.3%
2019	66.83	316^th	1052	70.0%
2021	79.71	146^th	901	83.8%
2022	85.45	98^th	908	89.2%
2023	70.96	231^st	898	74.3%
2024	72.90	221^st	906	75.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cuba Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.60	53^rd	107	50.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cuba Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	84.25	63^rd	887	92.9%
2019	80.13	83^rd	907	90.8%
2021	91.68	28^th	574	95.1%
2022	97.71	7^th	532	98.7%
2023	86.96	37^th	611	93.9%
2024	94.87	22^nd	625	96.5%

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Rank History for White students at Cuba Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	59.24	340^th	898	62.1%
2019	56.29	369^th	917	59.8%
2021	69.14	191^st	691	72.4%
2022	79.84	118^th	675	82.5%
2023	56.39	289^th	673	57.1%
2024	60.59	248^th	668	62.9%

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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 Cuba 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	802	802
1992	826	0	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	834
1993	675	0	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	682
1994	684	1	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	690
1995	707	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	712
1996	707	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	712
1997	728	4	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	737
1998	319	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	325
1999	326	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	330
2000	529	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	535
2001	551	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	556
2002	512	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	517
2003	512	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	517
2004	509	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	514
2005	477	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
2006	505	0	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	524
2007	546	0	2	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	573
2008	549	0	1	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	576
2009	545	8	2	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	584
2010	525	8	3	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
2011	564	7	3	28	0	0	0	0	602
2012	606	9	1	24	1	0	0	0	641
2013	626	5	1	23	1	0	1	0	657
2014	577	5	3	22	6	0	1	0	614
2015	604	4	2	29	1	0	5	0	645
2016	579	2	2	23	1	0	4	0	611
2017	528	1	1	17	0	0	8	0	555
2018	503	2	1	12	0	0	10	0	528
2019	437	1	1	10	0	0	14	0	463
2020	422	2	1	16	0	0	15	0	456
2021	416	4	0	16	0	0	10	0	446
2022	405	5	0	23	0	1	8	0	442
2023	405	6	2	27	0	1	10	0	451

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 Cuba Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	802	40.6	19.7	n/a
1992	834	42.1	19.8	n/a
1993	682	43.3	15.8	65.4
1994	690	43.0	16.0	74.6
1995	712	46.3	15.4	74.6
1996	712	46.3	15.4	74.6
1997	737	48.8	15.1	42.2
1998	325	31.3	10.4	43.4
1999	330	29.0	11.4	53.6
2000	535	39.3	13.6	50.5
2001	556	40.3	13.8	48.6
2002	517	39.9	13.0	50.7
2003	517	39.9	13.0	50.7
2004	514	38.9	13.2	52.7
2005	484	38.8	12.5	53.1
2006	524	38.3	13.7	57.1
2007	573	37.2	15.4	53.6
2008	576	40.2	14.3	54.5
2009	584	40.6	14.4	55.5
2010	565	41.3	13.6	58.9
2011	602	39.7	15.1	60.3
2012	641	40.6	15.7	64.6
2013	657	43.1	15.2	61.5
2014	614	43.0	14.2	64.2
2015	645	44.0	14.6	63.3
2016	611	46.0	13.2	67.1
2017	555	45.2	12.2	61.8
2018	528	44.4	11.8	61.6
2019	463	41.5	11.1	62.6
2020	456	40.4	11.2	60.3
2021	446	37.4	11.9	51.6
2022	442	36.7	12.0	50.2
2023	451	35.8	12.5	53.4

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 Cuba Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	802	40.6	19.7	n/a
1992	834	42.1	19.8	n/a
1993	682	43.3	15.8	65.4
1994	690	43.0	16.0	74.6
1995	712	46.3	15.4	74.6
1996	712	46.3	15.4	74.6
1997	737	48.8	15.1	42.2
1998	325	31.3	10.4	43.4
1999	330	29.0	11.4	53.6
2000	535	39.3	13.6	50.5
2001	556	40.3	13.8	48.6
2002	517	39.9	13.0	50.7
2003	517	39.9	13.0	50.7
2004	514	38.9	13.2	52.7
2005	484	38.8	12.5	53.1
2006	524	38.3	13.7	57.1
2007	573	37.2	15.4	53.6
2008	576	40.2	14.3	54.5
2009	584	40.6	14.4	55.5
2010	565	41.3	13.6	58.9
2011	602	39.7	15.1	60.3
2012	641	40.6	15.7	64.6
2013	657	43.1	15.2	61.5
2014	614	43.0	14.2	64.2
2015	645	44.0	14.6	63.3
2016	611	46.0	13.2	67.1
2017	555	45.2	12.2	61.8
2018	528	44.4	11.8	61.6
2019	463	41.5	11.1	62.6
2020	456	40.4	11.2	60.3
2021	446	37.4	11.9	51.6
2022	442	36.7	12.0	50.2
2023	451	35.8	12.5	53.4

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 Cuba Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$451 (4.5%)	$9,652 (95.5%)	$10,104
2020	$711 (7.6%)	$8,684 (92.4%)	$9,395
2021	$853 (10.0%)	$7,679 (90.0%)	$8,532
2022	$1,053 (11.3%)	$8,296 (88.7%)	$9,349

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cuba 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 316^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 231^st of 898 Elementary schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cuba Elementary)	42.5	51.4	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Crawford County R-II)	42.5	51.4	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cuba Elementary)	48.3	53.8	5.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crawford County R-II)	48.3	53.8	5.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cuba Elementary)	70.2	59.4	10.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Crawford County R-II)	70.2	59.4	10.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cuba Elementary)	61.6	42.3	19.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Crawford County R-II)	61.6	42.3	19.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	463	451	2.6%
African American	1	6	500%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	10	27	170%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	437	405	7.3%
Two or More Races	14	10	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.6%	53.4%	9.2%

Schools Near Cuba Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cuba Elementary	Public	K-4	1 Wildcat Pride Dr	Cuba	65453	Crawford County	Crawford County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 885-2534	451	36	12.5	53.4%	405 (89.8%)	6 (1.3%)	27 (6.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.2%)	72.9	221^st of 906 public elementary schools	75.6%		71	231^st of 898 public elementary schools	74.3%	10	55.4	58.7				56.0	45.4		$9,349	$1,053	$8,296
Steelville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	868 W Main St	Steelville	65565	Crawford County	Steelville R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 775-2099	369	32	11.5	53.9%	357 (96.7%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	25.2	694^th of 906 public elementary schools	23.4%		28.9	672^nd of 898 public elementary schools	25.2%	22	31.7	19.9				41.2	14.8		$9,919	$1,213	$8,706
Bourbon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	357 Jost Street	Bourbon	65441	Crawford County	Crawford County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 732-5365	344	28	12.5	56.7%	320 (93.0%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	10 (2.9%)	42.6	535^th of 906 public elementary schools	40.9%		29.6	662^nd of 898 public elementary schools	26.3%	127	38.7	31.7				43.2	35.9		$10,055	$2,741	$7,314
Lucy Wortham James Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	314 S Jefferson	Saint James	65559	Phelps County	St. James R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 265-2300	743	61	12.2	54.2%	704 (94.8%)	14 (1.9%)	13 (1.7%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	64.1	307^th of 906 public elementary schools	66.1%		64.5	307^th of 898 public elementary schools	65.8%		63.2	74.4	37.6		42.9	42.7	44.5	37.6	$12,340	$3,928	$8,412
Strain-Japan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	4640 Hwy H	Sullivan	63080	Franklin County	Strain-Japan R-XVI	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 627-3243	69	7	9.5	36.2%	69 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$13,878	$1,393	$12,485
Sullivan Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	1132 Elmont Rd	Sullivan	63080	Franklin County	Sullivan	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 468-5171	513	45	11.3	58.5%	472 (92.0%)	5 (1.0%)	17 (3.3%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)								(n/a)									$11,499	$1,666	$9,833
Sullivan Elementary	Public	3-5	104 W Washington	Sullivan	63080	Franklin County	Sullivan	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 468-5171	434	39	11.0	51.2%	400 (92.2%)	4 (0.9%)	21 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.6%)	64.9	301^st of 906 public elementary schools	66.8%		63.3	319^th of 898 public elementary schools	64.5%	18	64.3	43.1	39.6		46.3	45.8	48.2	46.7	$10,548	$1,885	$8,662
Spring Bluff Elementary	Public	K-8	9374 Hwy 185	Sullivan	63080	Franklin County	Spring Bluff R-XV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 457-8302	214	19	11.2	10.7%	211 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	96.3	16^th of 906 public elementary schools	98.2%					(n/a)			89.4	68.0	73.6	72.3			$10,669	$943	$9,725

Frequently Asked Questions about Cuba Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Cuba Elementary?

Students at Cuba Elementary are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Cuba Elementary a good school?

Cuba Elementary ranks 221^st of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cuba Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 451 students attended Cuba Elementary.

What district is Cuba Elementary in?

Crawford County R-II

What schools do graduates of Cuba Elementary attend?

Students who attend Cuba Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cuba Middle
High : Cuba High

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