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Knox County Elementary

Summary:

Knox County Elementary is a public elementary school in Edina, Missouri, serving 249 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Knox County R-I school district, which is ranked 236 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Knox County Elementary has a very homogeneous student population, with 99.6% of students identifying as White, this is significantly higher than the nearby Adair County Elementary, where 95.95% of students are White. Academically, the school has seen mixed results, with 3rd-grade math and English Language Arts proficiency rates below the state averages, but a 4th-grade math proficiency rate that is higher than both the district and state. The school also serves a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.88% to 59.59% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the 36.49% rate at Adair County Elementary.

Despite the increase in per-student spending at Knox County Elementary, from $9,970 in 2018-2019 to $14,633 in 2021-2022, the school maintains a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 to 11.2 over the past three years. In comparison, Adair County Elementary has a much lower student-teacher ratio of 6.0 in the 2022-2023 school year. These factors suggest that the school may need to focus on improving its curriculum, instructional strategies, and support for students, particularly in the areas of math and English Language Arts, while also addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population and ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to meet their needs.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 55701 State Hwy 6
       Edina, MO  63537-4131

(660) 397-2285

District: Knox County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
558th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,633 Help


Students who attend Knox County Elementary usually attend:

High:    Knox County High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  249

Racial breakdown:

White:
99.6%
Hispanic:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Knox County Elementary ranks worse than 62.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.9. (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 (99.6%), Hispanic (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knox County Elementary is 11.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knox County Elementary is $14,633.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Knox County Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox County Elementary 558th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Knox County Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Knox County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox County R-I 236th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Knox County Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Knox County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.97 624th 1074 41.9%
2007 40.31 731st 1080 32.3%
2008 47.42 617th 1084 43.1%
2009 47.92 599th 1053 43.1%
2010 50.23 579th 1066 45.7%
2011 40.09 743rd 1088 31.7%
2012 42.51 711th 1085 34.5%
2013 32.63 849th 1108 23.4%
2014 45.73 642nd 1089 41.0%
2015 48.45 585th 1058 44.7%
2016 45.73 512th 865 40.8%
2017 30.41 782nd 1032 24.2%
2018 36.59 694th 1045 33.6%
2019 46.36 571st 1052 45.7%
2022 46.13 494th 908 45.6%
2023 40.90 558th 898 37.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Knox County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.73 573rd 887 35.4%
2019 44.20 532nd 907 41.3%
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Rank History for White students at Knox County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.68 727th 898 19.0%
2019 33.81 644th 917 29.8%
2022 36.60 453rd 675 32.9%
2023 30.33 493rd 673 26.7%
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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.

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 Knox County 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 314 314
1992 332 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1993 338 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1994 349 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1995 353 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1996 353 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1997 436 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1998 424 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1999 418 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 386 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2001 372 3 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 381
2002 338 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2003 338 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2004 303 5 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2005 289 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2006 291 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2007 295 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2008 277 4 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2009 286 4 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 295
2010 289 4 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 297
2011 271 1 2 4 0 0 4 0 282
2012 212 0 2 4 1 0 5 0 224
2013 205 0 1 1 1 1 3 0 212
2014 218 2 1 1 1 0 1 0 224
2015 225 3 2 1 1 0 3 0 235
2016 220 6 1 2 1 0 0 0 230
2017 226 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 234
2018 240 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 249
2019 227 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 236
2020 202 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 204
2021 190 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 193
2022 217 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 218
2023 248 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 249

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 Knox County Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 314 27.8 11.2 n/a
1992 335 28.8 11.6 63.6
1993 341 29.3 11.6 71.6
1994 353 29.1 12.1 67.7
1995 356 25.2 14.1 80.6
1996 356 25.2 14.1 80.6
1997 442 27.9 15.8 37.8
1998 429 32.9 13.0 38.2
1999 421 32.6 12.9 47.3
2000 389 32.9 11.8 46
2001 381 32.8 11.6 48
2002 343 29.5 11.6 52.2
2003 343 29.5 11.6 52.2
2004 313 24.6 12.7 56.9
2005 294 23.8 12.4 59.9
2006 296 24.9 11.9 61.8
2007 301 24.0 12.5 57.5
2008 286 26.3 10.9 58.7
2009 295 26.2 11.2 58
2010 297 25.7 11.5 58.6
2011 282 24.2 11.6 61.7
2012 224 20.4 10.9 60.3
2013 212 20.9 10.1 59.9
2014 224 20.7 10.7 55.4
2015 235 19.0 12.3 60.4
2016 230 19.0 12.1 53.5
2017 234 19.7 11.8 62
2018 249 20.7 12.0 57.4
2019 236 19.8 11.8 56.8
2020 204 20.1 10.1 56.4
2021 193 19.3 9.9 59.6
2022 218 20.1 10.8 56.9
2023 249 22.1 11.2 57.4

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 Knox County Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 314 27.8 11.2 n/a
1992 335 28.8 11.6 63.6
1993 341 29.3 11.6 71.6
1994 353 29.1 12.1 67.7
1995 356 25.2 14.1 80.6
1996 356 25.2 14.1 80.6
1997 442 27.9 15.8 37.8
1998 429 32.9 13.0 38.2
1999 421 32.6 12.9 47.3
2000 389 32.9 11.8 46
2001 381 32.8 11.6 48
2002 343 29.5 11.6 52.2
2003 343 29.5 11.6 52.2
2004 313 24.6 12.7 56.9
2005 294 23.8 12.4 59.9
2006 296 24.9 11.9 61.8
2007 301 24.0 12.5 57.5
2008 286 26.3 10.9 58.7
2009 295 26.2 11.2 58
2010 297 25.7 11.5 58.6
2011 282 24.2 11.6 61.7
2012 224 20.4 10.9 60.3
2013 212 20.9 10.1 59.9
2014 224 20.7 10.7 55.4
2015 235 19.0 12.3 60.4
2016 230 19.0 12.1 53.5
2017 234 19.7 11.8 62
2018 249 20.7 12.0 57.4
2019 236 19.8 11.8 56.8
2020 204 20.1 10.1 56.4
2021 193 19.3 9.9 59.6
2022 218 20.1 10.8 56.9
2023 249 22.1 11.2 57.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Knox County Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $310 (3.1%) $9,661 (96.9%) $9,970
2020 $992 (9.1%) $9,927 (90.9%) $10,920
2021 $655 (5.6%) $10,955 (94.4%) $11,610
2022 $2,216 (15.1%) $12,417 (84.9%) $14,633

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Knox County 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 571st of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 558th of 898 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Knox County Elementary)58.620
 38.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Knox County R-I)58.620
 38.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Knox County Elementary)44.832.2
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Knox County R-I)44.832.2
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Knox County Elementary)53.259.2
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Knox County R-I)53.259.2
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students236249
 5.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White227248
 9.3%
Two or More Races90
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.8%57.4%
 0.7%

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Students at Knox County Elementary are 100% White.

Knox County Elementary ranks 558th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Knox County Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Knox County High

In the 2022-23 school year, 249 students attended Knox County Elementary.


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