Fordland Elementary

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Fordland Elementary ranks 567 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fordland Elementary is a public elementary school in Fordland, Missouri, serving 285 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Fordland R-III school district, which is ranked 171 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fordland Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students compared to nearby schools, ranging from 95.79% to 99.6% over the past three years. However, the school has consistently performed below the state average in most subject areas and grade levels on the MAP tests. For example, in 2022-2023, Fordland's 3rd-grade math proficiency was 55.3% compared to the state average of 41.1%, but its 4th-grade math proficiency was only 36.6% compared to the state average of 43.8%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 49.12% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, higher than the surrounding schools.

Despite increased spending per student, from $7,838 in 2018-2019 to $11,121 in 2021-2022, Fordland Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, between 524 and 718 out of over 900 schools in recent years. This places it in the bottom 50-60% of elementary schools in the state. Compared to nearby schools like Shook Elementary, Strafford Elementary, and Marshfield Early Learning Center, Fordland Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio, but this does not seem to be reflected in its overall academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

252 N Center St
Fordland, MO 65652-0017

(417) 767-2307

District: Fordland R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
567^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,121

Students who attend Fordland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Fordland Middle
High:	Fordland High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 285

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fordland Elementary ranks worse than 63.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.4. (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 (95.8%), Hispanic (2.1%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Fordland Elementary employs 22.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fordland Elementary is $11,121.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Fordland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fordland Elementary 567^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Fordland Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Fordland R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Fordland R-III 171^st of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fordland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fordland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	70.84	230^th	1074	78.6%
2007	71.86	213^th	1080	80.3%
2008	57.16	432^nd	1084	60.1%
2009	63.13	347^th	1053	67.0%
2010	45.42	648^th	1066	39.2%
2011	38.20	772^nd	1088	29.0%
2012	45.79	665^th	1085	38.7%
2013	51.09	588^th	1108	46.9%
2014	41.63	718^th	1089	34.1%
2015	42.70	666^th	1058	37.1%
2016	55.00	425^th	865	50.9%
2017	50.46	528^th	1032	48.8%
2018	47.21	552^nd	1045	47.2%
2019	50.42	525^th	1052	50.1%
2021	38.28	584^th	901	35.2%
2022	43.52	524^th	908	42.3%
2023	40.40	567^th	898	36.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fordland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	68.28	199^th	887	77.6%
2019	52.73	392^nd	907	56.8%
2021	60.45	160^th	574	72.1%
2022	49.25	226^th	532	57.5%
2023	53.50	246^th	611	59.7%

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Rank History for White students at Fordland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	34.26	605^th	898	32.6%
2019	34.76	627^th	917	31.6%
2021	27.11	531^st	691	23.2%
2022	28.69	506^th	675	25.0%
2023	24.85	540^th	673	19.8%

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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 Fordland Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	298	298
1992	298	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	301
1993	304	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	306
1994	331	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1995	262	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
1996	262	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
1997	254	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
1998	287	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
1999	303	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
2000	318	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
2001	286	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
2002	307	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2003	307	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2004	272	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
2005	284	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
2006	273	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
2007	278	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	280
2008	275	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	281
2009	308	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
2010	312	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2011	310	0	0	0	0	0	0	310
2012	291	1	0	0	0	4	0	296
2013	287	0	0	0	0	0	0	287
2014	288	0	0	0	0	2	0	290
2015	273	0	0	0	0	2	0	275
2016	273	0	0	0	0	2	0	275
2017	238	0	0	0	0	2	0	240
2018	229	0	0	0	0	4	0	233
2019	278	0	1	0	0	5	0	284
2020	276	0	0	0	0	4	0	280
2021	279	0	2	0	0	5	0	286
2022	252	0	0	1	0	0	0	253
2023	273	0	6	0	0	6	0	285

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 Fordland Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	298	18.6	16.0	n/a
1992	301	18.6	16.1	n/a
1993	306	19.6	15.6	52.3
1994	331	21.1	15.7	50.5
1995	262	19.0	13.8	53.1
1996	262	19.0	13.8	53.1
1997	254	18.0	14.1	37.4
1998	287	19.5	14.7	32.4
1999	307	22.1	13.9	38.4
2000	320	23.9	13.4	39.7
2001	291	25.8	11.3	46
2002	313	25.0	12.5	53.4
2003	313	25.0	12.5	53.4
2004	275	23.0	12.0	57.1
2005	287	21.9	13.1	59.6
2006	275	21.9	12.6	56.4
2007	280	20.9	13.4	48.6
2008	281	22.7	12.4	47
2009	309	22.6	13.6	51.8
2010	313	22.6	13.7	56.9
2011	310	21.4	14.4	53.5
2012	296	21.3	13.8	54.1
2013	287	22.3	12.8	60.6
2014	290	22.6	12.8	56.2
2015	275	24.0	11.4	60.4
2016	275	21.0	13.0	49.1
2017	240	20.4	11.7	55
2018	233	18.0	12.9	56.2
2019	284	20.3	13.9	56.3
2020	280	20.0	13.9	49.3
2021	286	22.6	12.6	43.4
2022	253	23.3	10.8	51.8
2023	285	22.2	12.8	49.1

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 Fordland Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	298	18.6	16.0	n/a
1992	301	18.6	16.1	n/a
1993	306	19.6	15.6	52.3
1994	331	21.1	15.7	50.5
1995	262	19.0	13.8	53.1
1996	262	19.0	13.8	53.1
1997	254	18.0	14.1	37.4
1998	287	19.5	14.7	32.4
1999	307	22.1	13.9	38.4
2000	320	23.9	13.4	39.7
2001	291	25.8	11.3	46
2002	313	25.0	12.5	53.4
2003	313	25.0	12.5	53.4
2004	275	23.0	12.0	57.1
2005	287	21.9	13.1	59.6
2006	275	21.9	12.6	56.4
2007	280	20.9	13.4	48.6
2008	281	22.7	12.4	47
2009	309	22.6	13.6	51.8
2010	313	22.6	13.7	56.9
2011	310	21.4	14.4	53.5
2012	296	21.3	13.8	54.1
2013	287	22.3	12.8	60.6
2014	290	22.6	12.8	56.2
2015	275	24.0	11.4	60.4
2016	275	21.0	13.0	49.1
2017	240	20.4	11.7	55
2018	233	18.0	12.9	56.2
2019	284	20.3	13.9	56.3
2020	280	20.0	13.9	49.3
2021	286	22.6	12.6	43.4
2022	253	23.3	10.8	51.8
2023	285	22.2	12.8	49.1

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 Fordland Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$369 (4.7%)	$7,469 (95.3%)	$7,838
2020	$835 (9.5%)	$7,963 (90.5%)	$8,798
2021	$896 (9.3%)	$8,698 (90.7%)	$9,595
2022	$1,553 (14.0%)	$9,568 (86.0%)	$11,121

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fordland Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 525^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 567^th of 898 Elementary schools	13.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fordland Elementary)	55	55.3	0.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fordland R-III)	55	55.3	0.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fordland Elementary)	50	36.9	13.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fordland R-III)	50	36.9	13.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fordland Elementary)	57.2	36.6	20.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fordland R-III)	57.2	36.6	20.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fordland Elementary)	50.1	28.8	21.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fordland R-III)	50.1	28.8	21.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fordland Elementary)	34.1	36.6	2.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fordland R-III)	34.1	36.6	2.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	36.2	4.1%
5th Grade Science (Fordland Elementary)	31.8	27.1	4.7%
5th Grade Science (Fordland R-III)	31.8	27.1	4.7%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fordland Elementary)	43.2	46.4	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fordland R-III)	43.2	46.4	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	284	285	0.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	6	500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	278	273	1.8%
Two or More Races	5	6	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.3%	49.1%	7.2%

Schools Near Fordland 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
Fordland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	252 N Center St	Fordland	65652	Webster County	Fordland R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 767-2307	285	22	12.8	49.1%	273 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	40.4	567^th of 898 public elementary schools	36.9%		43.5	524^th of 908 public elementary schools	42.3%	43	55.3	36.6		27.1	36.9	28.8		$11,121	$1,553	$9,568
Logan-Rogersville Primary	Public	PK, KG-1	512 S Sentry Dr	Rogersville	65742	Webster County	Logan-Rogersville R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 881-2947	464	38	12.2	39.4%	420 (90.5%)	3 (0.6%)	19 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.7%)								(n/a)								$12,865	$542	$12,323
Seymour Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	425 E Center	Seymour	65746	Webster County	Seymour R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 935-2234	309	34	9.1	39.5%	287 (92.9%)	14 (4.5%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43.7	527^th of 898 public elementary schools	41.3%		33.8	617^th of 908 public elementary schools	32.0%	90	38.9	35.2	26.8	51.2	33.3			$10,749	$2,280	$8,470
Logan-Rogersville Elementary	Public	2-3	7297 E Farm Road 164	Rogersville	65742	Webster County	Logan-Rogersville R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 882-2626	358	25	14.3	34.9%	336 (93.9%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)								(n/a)	40.3				39.4			$9,625	$160	$9,465
Shook Elementary	Public	4-5	180 State Hwy Dd	Marshfield	65706	Webster County	Marshfield R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 859-2120	451	34	13.2	48.6%	397 (88.0%)	3 (0.7%)	23 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	57	386^th of 898 public elementary schools	57.0%		45.4	503^rd of 908 public elementary schools	44.6%	117		57.7	34.6	40.6		48.6	38.7	$9,444	$1,006	$8,438
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
Edwin P. Hubble Elementary	Public	K-1	600 N Locust St	Marshfield	65706	Webster County	Marshfield R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 859-2120	437	37	11.8	50.3%	386 (88.3%)	3 (0.7%)	22 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.8%)								(n/a)								$10,711	$985	$9,726
Daniel Webster Elementary	Public	2-3	650 N Locust St	Marshfield	65706	Webster County	Marshfield R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 859-2120	465	36	12.9	48.8%	429 (92.3%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)								(n/a)	40.9				39.6			$9,903	$940	$8,964
Sparta Elementary	Public	K-4	522 State Hwy 125 N	Sparta	65753	Christian County	Sparta R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 634-3223	256	23	11.2	55.1%	250 (97.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)								(n/a)	39.6	49.2						$8,916	$731	$8,184
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Fordland Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Fordland Elementary?

Students at Fordland Elementary are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Fordland Elementary attend?

Students who attend Fordland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fordland Middle
High : Fordland High

What district is Fordland Elementary in?

Fordland R-III

How many students attend Fordland Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 285 students attended Fordland Elementary.

Is Fordland Elementary a good school?

Fordland Elementary ranks 567^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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