Eldon Upper Elementary

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Eldon Upper Elementary ranks 377 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Eldon Upper Elementary is a public elementary school serving 425 students in grades 3-5 in the Eldon R-I school district in Eldon, Missouri. This high-performing school has demonstrated consistent academic excellence, with students outperforming state averages in key subject areas and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the standout features of Eldon Upper Elementary is its significantly higher percentage of white students (92.47%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Hurricane Deck Elementary and Osage Beach Elementary. However, the school also serves a substantial population of low-income students, with nearly 51% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this socioeconomic diversity, Eldon Upper Elementary has shown particularly strong performance for its low-income and disabled student subgroups, ranking in the top 20% and top 12% of Missouri elementary schools, respectively.

Eldon Upper Elementary's academic excellence is further evidenced by its consistent performance on state assessments. In the 2022-2023 school year, 5th-grade students achieved 54.9% proficiency in Math and 52.7% proficiency in English Language Arts, well above the state averages. This consistent performance has earned the school a strong ranking among Missouri elementary schools, typically placing in the top 40% over the past several years. While Eldon Upper Elementary outperforms the state average, it is interesting to note the strong academic results of nearby schools like Osage Upper Elementary and Cole County R-I Elementary, which also demonstrate excellence within the Eldon R-I district and the state of Missouri.

Detail:

Public 3-5

409 E 15th St
Eldon, MO 65026-1576

(573) 392-6364

District: Eldon R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
377^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,984

Students who attend Eldon Upper Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Eldon Middle
High:	Eldon High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 425

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eldon Upper Elementary ranks better than 58% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.62. (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 (92.5%), Hispanic (2.4%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eldon Upper Elementary is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Eldon Upper Elementary employs 25.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eldon Upper Elementary is $9,984.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Eldon Upper Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Eldon Upper Elementary 377^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Eldon Upper Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Eldon R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Eldon R-I 39^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Eldon Upper Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Eldon Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	36.77	777^th	1074	27.7%
2007	42.25	694^th	1080	35.7%
2008	39.46	758^th	1084	30.1%
2009	58.12	431^st	1053	59.1%
2010	46.34	632^nd	1066	40.7%
2011	42.16	717^th	1088	34.1%
2012	66.15	350^th	1085	67.7%
2013	59.49	447^th	1108	59.7%
2014	53.70	514^th	1089	52.8%
2015	55.36	484^th	1058	54.3%
2016	63.63	323^rd	865	62.7%
2017	72.28	254^th	1032	75.4%
2018	75.50	216^th	1045	79.3%
2019	71.57	242^nd	1052	77.0%
2021	78.08	164^th	901	81.8%
2022	61.69	345^th	908	62.0%
2023	57.62	377^th	898	58.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eldon Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	72.26	153^rd	887	82.8%
2019	71.61	150^th	907	83.5%
2021	93.30	20^th	574	96.5%
2022	72.65	78^th	532	85.3%
2023	73.21	95^th	611	84.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Eldon Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	64.89	79^th	251	68.5%
2019	82.03	31^st	302	89.7%
2021	70.72	12^th	81	85.2%

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Rank History for White students at Eldon Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	66.40	271^st	898	69.8%
2019	60.04	323^rd	917	64.8%
2021	64.24	226^th	691	67.3%
2022	46.88	360^th	675	46.7%
2023	40.94	395^th	673	41.3%

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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 Eldon Upper Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	494	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	497
2000	465	2	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	475
2001	482	3	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	491
2002	476	5	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	485
2003	476	5	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	485
2004	465	4	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	473
2005	462	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	469
2006	433	3	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	441
2007	413	4	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	423
2008	397	6	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	409
2009	393	4	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	401
2010	422	7	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	438
2011	406	3	4	18	7	0	11	449
2012	400	3	4	14	6	0	6	433
2013	385	5	5	10	3	0	7	415
2014	395	4	6	9	2	4	6	426
2015	398	5	6	9	0	2	5	425
2016	393	7	4	11	0	4	8	427
2017	407	4	2	13	0	2	11	439
2018	429	2	1	12	0	2	6	452
2019	437	3	1	11	0	0	7	459
2020	400	2	2	11	1	0	2	418
2021	381	3	1	6	1	1	3	396
2022	377	4	3	4	0	0	9	397
2023	393	5	5	10	2	0	10	425

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 Eldon Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	497	30.7	16.2	48.9
2000	475	30.3	15.7	46.1
2001	491	32.3	15.2	48.9
2002	485	33.5	14.5	56.3
2003	485	33.5	14.5	56.3
2004	473	32.3	14.6	58.1
2005	469	30.3	15.5	59.3
2006	441	33.1	13.3	51.9
2007	423	32.9	12.9	54.6
2008	409	33.8	12.1	52.3
2009	401	32.5	12.3	53.1
2010	438	31.0	14.1	62.1
2011	449	30.4	14.7	65.9
2012	433	30.3	14.2	66.1
2013	415	29.2	14.1	64.6
2014	426	27.9	15.2	62.2
2015	425	28.0	15.1	60.2
2016	427	30.0	14.2	62.3
2017	439	30.7	14.2	62.9
2018	452	30.7	14.7	59.7
2019	459	31.7	14.4	51.6
2020	418	27.6	15.1	50.7
2021	396	24.7	16.0	46
2022	397	25.5	15.5	47.9
2023	425	25.8	16.4	50.6

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 Eldon Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	497	30.7	16.2	48.9
2000	475	30.3	15.7	46.1
2001	491	32.3	15.2	48.9
2002	485	33.5	14.5	56.3
2003	485	33.5	14.5	56.3
2004	473	32.3	14.6	58.1
2005	469	30.3	15.5	59.3
2006	441	33.1	13.3	51.9
2007	423	32.9	12.9	54.6
2008	409	33.8	12.1	52.3
2009	401	32.5	12.3	53.1
2010	438	31.0	14.1	62.1
2011	449	30.4	14.7	65.9
2012	433	30.3	14.2	66.1
2013	415	29.2	14.1	64.6
2014	426	27.9	15.2	62.2
2015	425	28.0	15.1	60.2
2016	427	30.0	14.2	62.3
2017	439	30.7	14.2	62.9
2018	452	30.7	14.7	59.7
2019	459	31.7	14.4	51.6
2020	418	27.6	15.1	50.7
2021	396	24.7	16.0	46
2022	397	25.5	15.5	47.9
2023	425	25.8	16.4	50.6

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 Eldon Upper Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,353 (16.6%)	$6,792 (83.4%)	$8,144
2020	$1,327 (15.4%)	$7,315 (84.6%)	$8,642
2021	$1,534 (16.6%)	$7,728 (83.4%)	$9,263
2022	$2,490 (24.9%)	$7,494 (75.1%)	$9,984

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eldon Upper Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 242^nd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 377^th of 898 Elementary schools	19%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Eldon Upper Elementary)	58.2	46.3	11.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eldon R-I)	58.2	46.3	11.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eldon Upper Elementary)	50	39.3	10.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eldon R-I)	50	39.3	10.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Eldon Upper Elementary)	52.5	54.9	2.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Eldon R-I)	52.5	54.9	2.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Eldon Upper Elementary)	49.6	50.4	0.8%
5th Grade Science (Eldon R-I)	49.6	50.4	0.8%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eldon Upper Elementary)	56.8	52.7	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eldon R-I)	56.8	52.7	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	459	425	7.4%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	5	400%
Hispanic	11	10	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	437	393	10.1%
Two or More Races	7	10	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.6%	50.6%	1%

Schools Near Eldon Upper Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)					MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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 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
Eldon Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	409 E 15th St	Eldon	65026	Miller County	Eldon R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 392-6364	425	26	16.4	50.6%	393 (92.5%)	5 (1.2%)	10 (2.4%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	57.6	377^th of 898 public elementary schools	58.0%		61.7	345^th of 908 public elementary schools	62.0%	32	31.4	46.3	54.9			50.4	36.4	39.3	52.7	$9,984	$2,490	$7,494
South Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1210 S Maple St	Eldon	65026	Miller County	Eldon R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 392-8030	566	34	16.4	49.8%	528 (93.3%)	4 (0.7%)	18 (3.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (1.8%)								(n/a)										$10,351	$2,329	$8,022
Miller County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	526 School Road	Tuscumbia	65082	Miller County	Miller County R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 369-2375	129	13	9.5	45.0%	129 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	10.0				15.3					$11,042	$1,656	$9,386
High Point Elementary	Public	K-8	60909 Hwy C	High Point	65042	Moniteau County	High Point R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 489-2213	76	9	8.0	53.9%	74 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)										$14,866	$722	$14,144
Eugene Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	14803 Hwy 17	Eugene	65032	Cole County	Cole County R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 498-4002	334	27	12.2	24.6%	323 (96.7%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	59.2	361^st of 898 public elementary schools	59.8%		42.9	528^th of 908 public elementary schools	41.9%	167	44.0	40.5	50.1				44.1			$9,515	$1,310	$8,205
Heritage Elementary	Public	K-2	1501 School Road	Lake Ozark	65049	Camden County	School Of The Osage	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 365-5341	385	32	12.0	54.3%	333 (86.5%)	9 (2.3%)	21 (5.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.5%)								(n/a)										$12,312	$1,792	$10,520
Osage Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	626 Hwy 42	Osage Beach	65065	Camden County	School Of The Osage	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 348-0004	437	32	13.6	46.2%	382 (87.4%)	7 (1.6%)	17 (3.9%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.2%)	68	269^th of 898 public elementary schools	70.0%		69.4	251^st of 908 public elementary schools	72.4%	18	52.9	51.8	45.2			45.2	47.8	58.3	44.6	$11,366	$1,619	$9,746
Cole County R-I Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	13111 Park St	Russellville	65074	Cole County	Cole County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 782-4814	320	30	10.7	30.0%	308 (96.3%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	64.3	310^th of 898 public elementary schools	65.5%		78.5	169^th of 908 public elementary schools	81.4%	141		47.9	69.6	40.5			45.1	39.6		$9,937	$765	$9,173
Osage Beach Elementary	Public	K-4	1241 Nichols Road	Osage Beach	65065	Camden County	Camdenton R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 348-2461	234	21	11.3	36.8%	186 (79.5%)	4 (1.7%)	29 (12.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.6%)	60.6	350^th of 898 public elementary schools	61.0%		68.7	257^th of 908 public elementary schools	71.7%	93	51.1	48.1					46.7	40.4		$12,569	$781	$11,788
Hurricane Deck Elementary	Public	K-4	59 American Legion Drive	Sunrise Beach	65079	Camden County	Camdenton R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 374-5369	155	15	10.5	54.8%	124 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (10.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	12 (7.7%)	28	684^th of 898 public elementary schools	23.8%					(n/a)	26.6	37.1					26.6			$13,093	$931	$12,161

Frequently Asked Questions about Eldon Upper Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Eldon Upper Elementary?

Students at Eldon Upper Elementary are 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Eldon Upper Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 425 students attended Eldon Upper Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Eldon Upper Elementary attend?

Students who attend Eldon Upper Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eldon Middle
High : Eldon High

Is Eldon Upper Elementary a good school?

Eldon Upper Elementary ranks 377^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Eldon Upper Elementary in?

Eldon R-I

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