Dora Elementary

Summary:

Dora Elementary is a public elementary school in Dora, Missouri, serving 128 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Dora R-III school district, which is ranked 77 out of 376 districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Dora Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics. In the 2022-2023 school year, 76.2% of 3rd graders and 33.4% of 6th graders scored proficient or better in math, significantly outpacing the state averages of 41.1% and 43.7%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.1 to 12.5 over the past three years, which may contribute to its academic success. Despite having a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 64.84% to 80.49% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Dora Elementary has been able to achieve strong results, suggesting the school is effectively supporting its students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Skyline Elementary and Richards Elementary, Dora Elementary stands out for its higher academic performance, particularly in mathematics. For example, Dora's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate of 76.2% is significantly higher than the rates at Richards Elementary (37.1%) and Bakersfield Elementary (35%). Additionally, Dora Elementary has a notably homogeneous student population, with 98.44% of its students identifying as white, which contrasts with the more diverse student bodies at nearby schools like Fairview Elementary (92.29% white) and Richards Elementary (96.24% white).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

613 County Road 379
Dora, MO 65637-0014

(417) 261-2337

District: Dora R-III

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,752

Students who attend Dora Elementary usually attend:

High:

Dora High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 148

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.9%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Asian:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dora Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.14. (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 (95.9%), Hispanic (2.7%), Asian (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dora Elementary is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Dora Elementary employs 12.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dora Elementary is $13,752.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Dora Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dora Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	36.65	782^nd	1074	27.2%
2007	33.06	849^th	1080	21.4%
2008	35.89	814^th	1084	24.9%
2009	34.21	786^th	1053	25.4%
2010	46.69	624^th	1066	41.5%
2011	47.20	647^th	1088	40.5%
2012	57.74	483^rd	1085	55.5%
2013	56.61	487^th	1108	56.0%
2014	43.68	673^rd	1089	38.2%
2015	44.80	636^th	1058	39.9%
2017	49.22	545^th	1032	47.2%
2018	41.74	629^th	1045	39.8%
2019	51.85	505^th	1052	52.0%
2023	66.14	293^rd	898	67.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dora Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	56.33	348^th	887	60.8%
2019	83.17	67^th	907	92.6%

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Rank History for White students at Dora Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	31.81	638^th	898	29.0%
2019	43.21	517^th	917	43.6%
2023	56.48	288^th	673	57.2%

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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 Dora Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	159	159
1992	172	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
1993	120	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
1994	108	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
1995	91	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
1996	91	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
1997	153	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
1998	157	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
1999	164	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
2000	166	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
2001	153	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
2002	162	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2003	162	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2004	149	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2005	140	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
2006	149	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2007	144	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
2008	139	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
2009	165	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	166
2010	151	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
2011	152	0	0	0	0	0	0	152
2012	142	0	0	0	0	0	0	142
2013	156	0	0	0	0	0	0	156
2014	167	0	0	0	0	0	0	167
2015	180	0	0	2	0	0	0	182
2016	164	0	0	1	0	0	0	165
2017	151	0	0	3	0	0	0	154
2018	138	0	0	0	0	0	0	138
2019	134	0	0	0	0	0	0	134
2020	127	2	1	0	0	0	0	130
2021	122	0	1	0	0	0	0	123
2022	122	0	1	0	0	0	0	123
2023	126	0	1	1	0	0	0	128
2024	142	0	1	4	0	1	0	148

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 Dora Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	159	11.6	13.7	n/a
1992	172	10.2	16.8	n/a
1993	120	8.1	14.8	95
1994	108	7.2	15.0	94.4
1995	91	7.8	11.7	94.5
1996	91	7.8	11.7	94.5
1997	153	12.0	12.8	47.1
1998	159	12.8	12.4	53.5
1999	164	13.0	12.6	59.1
2000	166	14.2	11.7	59
2001	153	15.2	10.1	67.3
2002	162	15.9	10.2	70.4
2003	162	15.9	10.2	70.4
2004	149	12.4	12.0	73.8
2005	140	13.8	10.1	71.4
2006	149	12.3	12.1	67.8
2007	144	11.9	12.1	67.4
2008	139	11.7	11.9	64
2009	166	13.4	12.3	65.1
2010	151	14.3	10.5	78.8
2011	152	14.7	10.2	72.4
2012	142	12.8	11.0	73.2
2013	156	12.8	12.1	77.6
2014	167	12.8	13.0	73.7
2015	182	13.0	14.0	69.2
2016	165	12.0	13.7	75.2
2017	154	11.0	13.9	76
2018	138	10.5	13.0	73.2
2019	134	10.5	12.6	68.7
2020	130	11.0	11.7	73.1
2021	123	11.0	11.0	74.8
2022	123	9.8	12.5	80.5
2023	128	12.6	10.1	64.8
2024	148	12.4	11.8	58.1

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 Dora Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	159	11.6	13.7	n/a
1992	172	10.2	16.8	n/a
1993	120	8.1	14.8	95
1994	108	7.2	15.0	94.4
1995	91	7.8	11.7	94.5
1996	91	7.8	11.7	94.5
1997	153	12.0	12.8	47.1
1998	159	12.8	12.4	53.5
1999	164	13.0	12.6	59.1
2000	166	14.2	11.7	59
2001	153	15.2	10.1	67.3
2002	162	15.9	10.2	70.4
2003	162	15.9	10.2	70.4
2004	149	12.4	12.0	73.8
2005	140	13.8	10.1	71.4
2006	149	12.3	12.1	67.8
2007	144	11.9	12.1	67.4
2008	139	11.7	11.9	64
2009	166	13.4	12.3	65.1
2010	151	14.3	10.5	78.8
2011	152	14.7	10.2	72.4
2012	142	12.8	11.0	73.2
2013	156	12.8	12.1	77.6
2014	167	12.8	13.0	73.7
2015	182	13.0	14.0	69.2
2016	165	12.0	13.7	75.2
2017	154	11.0	13.9	76
2018	138	10.5	13.0	73.2
2019	134	10.5	12.6	68.7
2020	130	11.0	11.7	73.1
2021	123	11.0	11.0	74.8
2022	123	9.8	12.5	80.5
2023	128	12.6	10.1	64.8
2024	148	12.4	11.8	58.1

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 Dora Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$551 (4.4%)	$12,044 (95.6%)	$12,596
2020	$794 (6.8%)	$10,888 (93.2%)	$11,682
2021	$1,272 (9.7%)	$11,895 (90.3%)	$13,167
2022	$2,200 (16.0%)	$11,553 (84.0%)	$13,752

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dora Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 505^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 293^rd of 898 Elementary schools	15.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dora Elementary)	66.7	76.2	9.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dora R-III)	66.7	76.2	9.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dora Elementary)	25	33.4	8.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dora R-III)	25	33.4	8.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dora Elementary)	35.7	33.4	2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dora R-III)	35.7	33.4	2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	134	128	4.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	134	126	6%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.7%	64.8%	3.8%

Schools Near Dora Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)						MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)						MAP English I (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 Mathematics 7th 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 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP English I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dora Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	613 County Road 379	Dora	65637	Ozark County	Dora R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 261-2337	148	12	11.8	58.1%	142 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)	58.8	71.3														$13,752	$2,200	$11,553
Gainesville Preschool	Public	PK	422 Bulldog Drive	Gainesville	65655	Ozark County	Gainesville R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 679-4416	37	2	16.9	73.0%	37 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Gainesville Elementary	Public	K-6	218 Bulldog Drive	Gainesville	65655	Ozark County	Gainesville R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 679-4416	313	27	11.5	80.5%	310 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	58.2	366^th of 906 public elementary schools	59.6%		63.7	315^th of 898 public elementary schools	64.9%	51	53.7	51.3	26.0	29.2					53.7			44.7				$9,337	$1,472	$7,866
Fairview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	4036 State Rte K	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Fairview R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-1063	487	42	11.5	50.5%	444 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	45.5	504^th of 906 public elementary schools	44.4%		52.9	421^st of 898 public elementary schools	53.1%	83	35.0	53.8	31.4	39.9	53.8	56.0	31.9	42.0	25.0	51.8	37.0	30.8	32.6	45.5	57.0	$9,427	$1,658	$7,768
South Fork Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3209 Us Hwy 160	West Plains	65775	Howell County	West Plains R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-2836	183	15	12.4	59.6%	177 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	60.6	344^th of 906 public elementary schools	62.0%					(n/a)	22.8		58.3	68.3			75.0		13.7							$11,403	$1,186	$10,217
Bakersfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	357 State Hwy O	Bakersfield	65609	Ozark County	Bakersfield R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 284-7593	162	16	10.2	61.1%	159 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)								(n/a)	49.9								33.4							$13,239	$2,006	$11,233
Richards Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	3461 County Rd 1710	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Richards R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-5239	385	27	14.2	63.9%	366 (95.1%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	58.4	364^th of 906 public elementary schools	59.8%		34	621^st of 898 public elementary schools	30.8%	257	15.3	45.7	46.0	57.5						71.3	43.5		33.2			$8,687	$1,297	$7,390
Skyline Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	Rte 72 Box 486	Norwood	65717	Wright County	Skyline R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 683-4874	82	11	7.4	75.6%	73 (89.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (11.0%)								(n/a)																$11,487	$4,590	$6,897

Frequently Asked Questions about Dora Elementary

What schools do graduates of Dora Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dora Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Dora High

What is the racial makeup of Dora Elementary?

Students at Dora Elementary are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Dora Elementary in?

Dora R-III

How many students attend Dora Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 148 students attended Dora Elementary.

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