Fair Grove Elementary

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Fair Grove Elementary ranks 128 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fair Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Fair Grove, Missouri, serving 521 students in grades PK-4 and part of the highly-ranked Fair Grove R-X school district.

Fair Grove Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 65.2% of 3rd graders and 54.4% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 41.1% and 43.8%. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.43%) and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (39.73%) compared to nearby schools like Weller Elementary and Fremont Elementary. Fair Grove Elementary also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.8 and higher spending per student of $9,011, indicating efficient resource utilization.

While Fair Grove Elementary's strong academic performance and efficient operations are positive indicators, the school's lack of diversity and potential socioeconomic disparities compared to nearby schools in the Springfield R-XII district suggest areas for further exploration. Promoting diversity and inclusion, as well as collaborating with neighboring schools to share best practices, could benefit all students in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

132 N Main St
Fair Grove, MO 65648-0367

(417) 759-2555

District: Fair Grove R-X

SchoolDigger Rank:
128^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,011

Students who attend Fair Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Fair Grove Middle
High:	Fair Grove High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 521

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fair Grove Elementary ranks better than 85.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.13. (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 (94.4%), two or more races (3.8%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fair Grove Elementary is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Fair Grove Elementary employs 40.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fair Grove Elementary is $9,011.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Fair Grove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fair Grove Elementary 128^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Fair Grove Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Fair Grove R-X:

SchoolDigger ranks Fair Grove R-X 26^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fair Grove Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fair Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	37.18	764^th	1074	28.9%
2007	33.72	838^th	1080	22.4%
2008	39.75	752^nd	1084	30.6%
2009	67.21	287^th	1053	72.7%
2010	36.68	777^th	1066	27.1%
2011	48.76	629^th	1088	42.2%
2012	67.32	329^th	1085	69.7%
2013	51.37	581^st	1108	47.6%
2014	51.10	554^th	1089	49.1%
2015	77.38	206^th	1058	80.5%
2016	67.72	278^th	865	67.9%
2017	52.15	504^th	1032	51.2%
2018	67.57	314^th	1045	70.0%
2019	51.33	513^th	1052	51.2%
2021	69.86	244^th	901	72.9%
2022	78.23	174^th	908	80.8%
2023	82.13	128^th	898	85.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fair Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	78.26	99^th	887	88.8%
2019	45.17	518^th	907	42.9%

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Rank History for White students at Fair Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	57.08	365^th	898	59.4%
2019	39.20	571^st	917	37.7%
2021	57.85	280^th	691	59.5%
2022	67.93	202^nd	675	70.1%
2023	70.10	177^th	673	73.7%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Fair Grove 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	393	393
1992	407	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1993	443	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
1994	439	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
1995	345	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
1996	345	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
1997	421	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
1998	425	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
1999	441	0	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	447
2000	461	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	466
2001	459	1	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	465
2002	463	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	466
2003	463	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	466
2004	474	7	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	485
2005	469	5	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	478
2006	505	2	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	515
2007	433	3	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
2008	418	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
2009	396	0	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
2010	386	3	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
2011	398	1	2	4	1	0	2	0	408
2012	381	1	5	4	1	0	1	0	393
2013	388	1	3	2	1	0	1	0	396
2014	416	3	3	1	2	0	4	0	429
2015	407	1	4	1	2	0	5	0	420
2016	432	2	3	0	0	0	5	0	442
2017	463	1	1	0	4	0	4	0	473
2018	480	1	5	3	6	0	6	0	501
2019	502	1	3	6	5	0	7	0	524
2020	504	0	3	11	3	0	11	0	532
2021	455	0	1	10	1	0	16	0	483
2022	488	0	0	8	0	0	18	0	514
2023	492	1	0	8	0	0	20	0	521

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 Fair Grove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	393	22.8	17.2	n/a
1992	407	23.5	17.3	26
1993	443	23.8	18.6	38.6
1994	442	25.8	17.1	51.8
1995	350	20.6	17.0	70
1996	350	20.6	17.0	70
1997	424	26.8	15.8	26.9
1998	430	28.2	15.2	20.7
1999	447	29.7	15.1	31.3
2000	466	31.7	14.7	36.1
2001	465	31.7	14.7	34
2002	466	30.7	15.2	40.6
2003	466	30.7	15.2	40.6
2004	485	32.2	15.1	40.2
2005	478	32.5	14.7	39.3
2006	515	32.6	15.8	39.2
2007	443	32.5	13.6	46
2008	424	32.7	13.0	36.6
2009	404	35.8	11.3	40.6
2010	400	35.4	11.2	45
2011	408	31.6	12.8	45.8
2012	393	29.3	13.3	40.7
2013	396	30.0	13.2	39.4
2014	429	30.5	14.0	42
2015	420	32.0	13.1	48.3
2016	442	34.0	13.0	39.4
2017	473	35.0	13.5	40.8
2018	501	36.0	13.9	34.7
2019	524	38.0	13.7	40.3
2020	532	39.0	13.6	42.9
2021	483	40.9	11.8	41.2
2022	514	40.4	12.7	37
2023	521	40.4	12.8	39.7

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 Fair Grove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	393	22.8	17.2	n/a
1992	407	23.5	17.3	26
1993	443	23.8	18.6	38.6
1994	442	25.8	17.1	51.8
1995	350	20.6	17.0	70
1996	350	20.6	17.0	70
1997	424	26.8	15.8	26.9
1998	430	28.2	15.2	20.7
1999	447	29.7	15.1	31.3
2000	466	31.7	14.7	36.1
2001	465	31.7	14.7	34
2002	466	30.7	15.2	40.6
2003	466	30.7	15.2	40.6
2004	485	32.2	15.1	40.2
2005	478	32.5	14.7	39.3
2006	515	32.6	15.8	39.2
2007	443	32.5	13.6	46
2008	424	32.7	13.0	36.6
2009	404	35.8	11.3	40.6
2010	400	35.4	11.2	45
2011	408	31.6	12.8	45.8
2012	393	29.3	13.3	40.7
2013	396	30.0	13.2	39.4
2014	429	30.5	14.0	42
2015	420	32.0	13.1	48.3
2016	442	34.0	13.0	39.4
2017	473	35.0	13.5	40.8
2018	501	36.0	13.9	34.7
2019	524	38.0	13.7	40.3
2020	532	39.0	13.6	42.9
2021	483	40.9	11.8	41.2
2022	514	40.4	12.7	37
2023	521	40.4	12.8	39.7

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 Fair Grove Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$335 (4.5%)	$7,143 (95.5%)	$7,479
2020	$369 (4.8%)	$7,395 (95.2%)	$7,764
2021	$1,070 (11.3%)	$8,414 (88.7%)	$9,485
2022	$1,421 (15.8%)	$7,590 (84.2%)	$9,011

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fair Grove Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 513^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 128^th of 898 Elementary schools	34.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fair Grove Elementary)	37.7	65.2	27.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fair Grove R-X)	37.7	65.2	27.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove Elementary)	47.8	58.4	10.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove R-X)	47.8	58.4	10.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fair Grove Elementary)	47.1	54.4	7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fair Grove R-X)	47.1	54.4	7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove Elementary)	58.9	52.4	6.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove R-X)	58.9	52.4	6.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	524	521	0.6%
African American	1	1
American Indian	5	0	100%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	6	8	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	502	492	2%
Two or More Races	7	20	185.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.3%	39.7%	0.5%

Schools Near Fair Grove 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 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
Fair Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	132 N Main St	Fair Grove	65648	Greene County	Fair Grove R-X	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 759-2555	521	40	12.8	39.7%	492 (94.4%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.8%)	82.1	128^th of 898 public elementary schools	85.7%		78.2	174^th of 908 public elementary schools	80.8%	46	65.2	54.4			58.4			$9,011	$1,421	$7,590
Strafford Elementary	Public	K-4	310 W McCabe	Strafford	65757	Greene County	Strafford R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 736-7000	513	35	14.7	38.0%	488 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.3%)	57.1	384^th of 898 public elementary schools	57.2%		61.3	350^th of 908 public elementary schools	61.5%	34	56.9	38.5			38.3	46.9		$8,908	$839	$8,069
Pleasant View Elementary	Public	K-5	2210 E State Hwy Aa	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-2100	179	12	15.5	57.5%	150 (83.8%)	6 (3.4%)	12 (6.7%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	4 (2.2%)	56.7	390^th of 898 public elementary schools	56.6%		44.3	515^th of 908 public elementary schools	43.3%	125	29.1	48.1	57.1		22.6		60.0	$11,015	$2,098	$8,917
Pleasant Hope Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	311 W McCurry	Pleasant Hope	65725	Greene County	Pleasant Hope R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 267-2277	268	24	11.3	57.8%	266 (99.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	35.6	27.8						$9,236	$3,083	$6,153
Truman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3850 N Farm Rd 159	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-5100	255	21	11.9	40.8%	199 (78.0%)	19 (7.5%)	10 (3.9%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	19 (7.5%)	51.5	440^th of 898 public elementary schools	51.0%		78.5	170^th of 908 public elementary schools	81.3%	270	29.6	53.5	42.8	42.9	38.6			$14,678	$3,121	$11,557
Fremont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2814 N Fremont	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-1700	382	28	13.8	80.4%	234 (61.3%)	57 (14.9%)	30 (7.9%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (13.9%)	26.9	692^nd of 898 public elementary schools	22.9%		22.7	715^th of 908 public elementary schools	21.3%	23	13.8	36.8	23.1	21.1	24.1	39.7	30.8	$11,694	$2,792	$8,902
Hickory Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	4650 E. State Hwy Yy	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-7100	353	23	15.5	26.9%	303 (85.8%)	8 (2.3%)	18 (5.1%)	13 (3.7%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)	77	165^th of 898 public elementary schools	81.6%		76.4	188^th of 908 public elementary schools	79.3%	23	45.0	62.1	53.2	53.1	46.7	69.7	54.7	$10,594	$2,282	$8,312
Robberson Elementary	Public	K-5	1100 E Kearney	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-1800	166	15	10.8	88.6%	97 (58.4%)	18 (10.8%)	31 (18.7%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	14 (8.4%)	29.3	666^th of 898 public elementary schools	25.8%					(n/a)	14.3	37.8		22.2	26.0	40.5		$15,438	$3,810	$11,628
Weller Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1630 N Weller	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-1900	297	28	10.7	83.2%	178 (59.9%)	33 (11.1%)	54 (18.2%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.0%)	5 (1.7%)	19 (6.4%)	28.7	675^th of 898 public elementary schools	24.8%		19.1	747^th of 908 public elementary schools	17.7%	72	26.0	25.0	34.9	23.8	30.0	27.0	34.9	$12,301	$2,213	$10,089
Watkins Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	732 W Talmage	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-5000	250	18	13.8	81.6%	164 (65.6%)	34 (13.6%)	23 (9.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	23 (9.2%)	24.4	710^th of 898 public elementary schools	20.9%		26.7	678^th of 908 public elementary schools	25.3%	32	30.0	41.9	15.0	19.2	36.7		22.6	$11,292	$2,671	$8,621

Frequently Asked Questions about Fair Grove Elementary

What schools do graduates of Fair Grove Elementary attend?

Students who attend Fair Grove Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fair Grove Middle
High : Fair Grove High

Is Fair Grove Elementary a good school?

Fair Grove Elementary ranks 128^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fair Grove Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 521 students attended Fair Grove Elementary.

What district is Fair Grove Elementary in?

Fair Grove R-X

What is the racial makeup of Fair Grove Elementary?

Students at Fair Grove Elementary are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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