Laurence J. Daly Elementary

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Laurence J. Daly Elementary ranks 579 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Laurence J. Daly Elementary is a public elementary school located in Fayette, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 329. The school is part of the Fayette R-III school district, which is ranked 213 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laurence J. Daly Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with its performance on state assessments (MAP tests) generally below the state and district averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in math and English language arts were around 10-20 percentage points lower than the state averages. Compared to nearby schools, such as Salisbury Elementary and Midway Heights Elementary, Laurence J. Daly Elementary's academic performance is significantly weaker. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.4% to 22.0% in recent years, which is higher than the state average.

The school's high percentage of students from low-income families, around 47% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be contributing to its academic challenges, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can significantly impact student achievement. Addressing the issues of declining performance, high chronic absenteeism, and learning from the successes of nearby higher-performing schools could be crucial for Laurence J. Daly Elementary to better serve its students and improve overall school quality.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

702 Lucky St
Fayette, MO 65248-1139

(660) 248-3800

District: Fayette R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
579^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,883

Students who attend Laurence J. Daly Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Wm. N. Clark Middle
High:	Fayette High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 329

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

Two or more races:

5.8%

African American:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.8%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.78. (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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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurence J. Daly Elementary is $8,883.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laurence J. Daly Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurence J. Daly Elementary 579^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Laurence J. Daly Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Fayette R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette R-III 213^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Laurence J. Daly Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	38.55	746^th	1074	30.5%
2007	30.45	882^nd	1080	18.3%
2008	27.62	918^th	1084	15.3%
2009	27.95	860^th	1053	18.3%
2010	30.41	837^th	1066	21.5%
2011	28.65	887^th	1088	18.5%
2012	24.51	922^nd	1085	15.0%
2013	27.86	896^th	1108	19.1%
2014	52.24	539^th	1089	50.5%
2015	59.79	419^th	1058	60.4%
2016	56.66	405^th	865	53.2%
2017	38.57	676^th	1032	34.5%
2018	73.37	243^rd	1045	76.7%
2019	52.09	501^st	1052	52.4%
2021	46.85	495^th	901	45.1%
2022	40.78	549^th	908	39.5%
2023	42.59	538^th	898	40.1%
2024	37.78	579^th	906	36.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laurence J. Daly Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	69.18	193^rd	887	78.2%
2019	44.11	534^th	907	41.1%
2022	41.48	301^st	532	43.4%
2023	57.68	205^th	611	66.4%
2024	39.80	379^th	625	39.4%

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Rank History for White students at Laurence J. Daly Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	69.21	241^st	898	73.2%
2019	45.95	479^th	917	47.8%
2021	36.92	444^th	691	35.7%
2022	32.42	490^th	675	27.4%
2023	28.28	508^th	673	24.5%
2024	31.38	477^th	668	28.6%

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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 Laurence J. Daly 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	377	377
1992	359	40	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
1993	352	39	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
1994	341	44	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
1995	303	58	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
1996	303	58	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
1997	315	57	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	376
1998	293	48	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	343
1999	253	56	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	312
2000	251	52	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
2001	262	55	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
2002	255	53	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
2003	255	53	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
2004	289	51	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
2005	253	46	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
2006	252	40	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2007	258	31	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
2008	272	33	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
2009	280	21	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
2010	293	18	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
2011	251	17	3	15	1	0	28	0	315
2012	259	22	3	10	4	0	23	0	321
2013	278	20	3	2	2	0	18	0	323
2014	272	19	3	3	3	0	19	0	319
2015	290	22	3	6	3	0	17	0	341
2016	272	21	2	8	3	0	20	0	326
2017	276	27	1	9	3	0	18	0	334
2018	286	26	0	6	1	0	19	0	338
2019	263	24	0	5	0	1	13	0	306
2020	268	16	0	4	0	1	15	0	304
2021	281	22	0	4	0	0	25	0	332
2022	285	18	0	8	0	0	19	0	330
2023	290	12	0	8	0	0	19	0	329

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 Laurence J. Daly Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	377	22.0	17.1	n/a
1992	399	22.6	17.6	n/a
1993	393	23.5	16.7	n/a
1994	387	24.5	15.8	0
1995	361	25.2	14.3	n/a
1996	361	25.2	14.3	n/a
1997	376	25.5	14.7	35.1
1998	343	26.6	12.9	37.9
1999	312	26.7	11.7	43.6
2000	304	25.6	11.9	45.4
2001	318	27.4	11.6	45
2002	309	28.4	10.9	50.8
2003	309	28.4	10.9	50.8
2004	340	29.4	11.6	40.3
2005	299	29.2	10.2	45.8
2006	293	29.0	10.1	45.7
2007	290	28.0	10.4	48.6
2008	306	26.6	11.5	43.8
2009	302	25.8	11.7	45.4
2010	312	24.4	12.7	46.5
2011	315	24.2	13.0	51.1
2012	321	26.4	12.1	48.3
2013	323	26.5	12.1	50.2
2014	319	25.9	12.2	49.5
2015	341	26.0	13.1	46.3
2016	326	26.0	12.5	42.9
2017	334	26.9	12.4	50.3
2018	338	25.6	13.1	50.3
2019	306	23.9	12.7	53.3
2020	304	23.3	13.0	50
2021	332	26.3	12.5	53.9
2022	330	25.1	13.1	46.1
2023	329	27.4	11.9	46.8

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 Laurence J. Daly Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	377	22.0	17.1	n/a
1992	399	22.6	17.6	n/a
1993	393	23.5	16.7	n/a
1994	387	24.5	15.8	0
1995	361	25.2	14.3	n/a
1996	361	25.2	14.3	n/a
1997	376	25.5	14.7	35.1
1998	343	26.6	12.9	37.9
1999	312	26.7	11.7	43.6
2000	304	25.6	11.9	45.4
2001	318	27.4	11.6	45
2002	309	28.4	10.9	50.8
2003	309	28.4	10.9	50.8
2004	340	29.4	11.6	40.3
2005	299	29.2	10.2	45.8
2006	293	29.0	10.1	45.7
2007	290	28.0	10.4	48.6
2008	306	26.6	11.5	43.8
2009	302	25.8	11.7	45.4
2010	312	24.4	12.7	46.5
2011	315	24.2	13.0	51.1
2012	321	26.4	12.1	48.3
2013	323	26.5	12.1	50.2
2014	319	25.9	12.2	49.5
2015	341	26.0	13.1	46.3
2016	326	26.0	12.5	42.9
2017	334	26.9	12.4	50.3
2018	338	25.6	13.1	50.3
2019	306	23.9	12.7	53.3
2020	304	23.3	13.0	50
2021	332	26.3	12.5	53.9
2022	330	25.1	13.1	46.1
2023	329	27.4	11.9	46.8

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 Laurence J. Daly Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$375 (4.7%)	$7,584 (95.3%)	$7,959
2020	$195 (2.5%)	$7,532 (97.5%)	$7,727
2021	$727 (8.8%)	$7,512 (91.2%)	$8,239
2022	$3,812 (42.9%)	$5,071 (57.1%)	$8,883

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurence J. Daly 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 501^st of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 538^th of 898 Elementary schools	12.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laurence J. Daly Elementary)	42.2	29.8	12.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fayette R-III)	42.2	29.8	12.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	39.7	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laurence J. Daly Elementary)	50.1	47.3	2.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fayette R-III)	50.1	47.3	2.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laurence J. Daly Elementary)	46.3	21.7	24.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fayette R-III)	46.3	21.7	24.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Laurence J. Daly Elementary)	58.6	34.7	23.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fayette R-III)	58.6	34.7	23.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laurence J. Daly Elementary)	47.8	40.7	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fayette R-III)	47.8	40.7	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Laurence J. Daly Elementary)	39.1	25.4	13.7%
5th Grade Science (Fayette R-III)	39.1	25.4	13.7%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Laurence J. Daly Elementary)	41.3	40.6	0.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fayette R-III)	41.3	40.6	0.7%
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	306	329	7.5%
African American	24	12	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	8	60%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	263	290	10.3%
Two or More Races	13	19	46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.3%	46.8%	6.5%

Schools Near Laurence J. Daly 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 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
Laurence J. Daly Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	702 Lucky St	Fayette	65248	Howard County	Fayette R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 248-3800	329	27	11.9	46.8%	290 (88.1%)	12 (3.6%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.8%)	37.8	579^th of 906 public elementary schools	36.1%		42.6	538^th of 898 public elementary schools	40.1%	41	42.5	26.0	26.6	20.1	48.1		28.8	$8,883	$3,812	$5,071
New Franklin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	412 West Broadway	New Franklin	65274	Howard County	New Franklin R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 848-2112	203	16	12.7	36.9%	186 (91.6%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.9%)	75.8	187^th of 906 public elementary schools	79.4%					(n/a)	48.4	79.1			42.3	74.9		$10,031	$1,853	$8,179
Glasgow Elementary.	Public	PK, KG-5	860 Randolph	Glasgow	65254	Howard County	Glasgow	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 338-2012	121	13	9.6	38.0%	107 (88.4%)	6 (5.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.0%)								(n/a)			12.5					$12,977	$2,457	$10,520
Harrisburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	221 S Harris	Harrisburg	65256	Boone County	Harrisburg R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 875-0290	276	21	12.8	34.8%	249 (90.2%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	57	378^th of 906 public elementary schools	58.3%		41.5	548^th of 898 public elementary schools	39.0%	170	39.5	44.0	45.0	52.5	43.7	40.0		$10,220	$415	$9,805
David Barton Elementary	Public	3-5	814 Locust St	Boonville	65233	Cooper County	Boonville R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 882-6527	329	24	13.8	99.7%	258 (78.4%)	31 (9.4%)	7 (2.1%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.5%)	40.4	554^th of 906 public elementary schools	38.9%		29.5	663^rd of 898 public elementary schools	26.2%	109	29.4	45.4	33.6	30.0	33.2	49.0	26.7	$9,859	$1,001	$8,858
Higbee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Evans St	Higbee	65257	Randolph County	Higbee R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 456-7206	102	10	10.4	40.2%	92 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.9%)	10.4	827^th of 906 public elementary schools	8.7%					(n/a)	16.8		10.6	10.7	20.9			$13,632	$3,802	$9,830
Hannah Cole Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	1700 West Ashley Road	Boonville	65233	Cooper County	Boonville R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 882-2744	370	26	14.1	99.2%	298 (80.5%)	34 (9.2%)	13 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.7%)								(n/a)								$11,417	$1,014	$10,403
Midway Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8130 W Hwy 40	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3540	261	16	16.5	22.2%	214 (82.0%)	5 (1.9%)	10 (3.8%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.7%)	72.2	232^nd of 906 public elementary schools	74.4%		76.9	166^th of 898 public elementary schools	81.5%	66		52.2		61.7	48.8	52.1		$12,467	$469	$11,998
Hardeman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	21051 Highway D	Marshall	65340	Saline County	Hardeman R-X	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 837-3400	69	7	10.0	31.9%	66 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$12,039	$1,370	$10,668
Gilliam Elementary	Public	K-8	102 North St	Gilliam	65330	Saline County	Gilliam C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 784-2225	34	6	6.0	91.2%	29 (85.3%)	3 (8.8%)	2 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$12,386	$500	$11,886

Frequently Asked Questions about Laurence J. Daly Elementary

What district is Laurence J. Daly Elementary in?

Fayette R-III

What schools do graduates of Laurence J. Daly Elementary attend?

Students who attend Laurence J. Daly Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wm. N. Clark Middle
High : Fayette High

Is Laurence J. Daly Elementary a good school?

Laurence J. Daly Elementary ranks 579^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Laurence J. Daly Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended Laurence J. Daly Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Laurence J. Daly Elementary?

Students at Laurence J. Daly Elementary are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Hispanic.

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