Elm Grove Elementary

Summary:

Elm Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Independence, Missouri, serving 325 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Fort Osage R-I school district, which is ranked 210 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elm Grove Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 3.3% of 3rd-grade students and 24.3% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 41.1% and 43.8%, respectively. The school also serves a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 68.62% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Interestingly, Blue Hills Elementary, another school in the Fort Osage R-I district, outperforms Elm Grove Elementary in both Mathematics and ELA proficiency, despite serving a similar demographic of students.

Elm Grove Elementary's performance has declined over the years, with the school's statewide ranking dropping from the top third of Missouri elementary schools in 2017-2018 to the bottom quartile in the most recent school year. This trend is concerning and indicates that the school may be facing significant challenges in improving student outcomes. Additionally, the school's White students and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds rank in the bottom 10% and bottom 50% of Missouri elementary schools, respectively, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the achievement gaps within the school.

Detail:

Public K-4

25102 E. US 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056-4001

(816) 650-7400

District: Fort Osage R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
792^nd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,049

Students who attend Elm Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Fire Prairie Middle
	Osage Trail Middle
High:	Fort Osage High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 325

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.5%

Hispanic:

13.2%

Two or more races:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elm Grove Elementary ranks worse than 88.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Osage R-I School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.03. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.5%), Hispanic (13.2%), two or more races (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Fort Osage R-I School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elm Grove Elementary is 11.6, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Fort Osage R-I School District! (See more...)

Compare Elm Grove Elementary employs 27.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elm Grove Elementary is $14,049, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Fort Osage R-I School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Elm Grove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Elm Grove Elementary 792^nd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Elm Grove Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Fort Osage R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Osage R-I 210^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elm Grove Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Elm Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	45.68	631^st	1074	41.2%
2007	32.43	857^th	1080	20.6%
2008	46.67	631^st	1084	41.8%
2009	29.70	841^st	1053	20.1%
2010	52.65	539^th	1066	49.4%
2011	50.56	602^nd	1088	44.7%
2012	38.27	774^th	1085	28.7%
2013	41.66	739^th	1108	33.3%
2014	31.10	840^th	1089	22.9%
2015	47.08	603^rd	1058	43.0%
2016	64.37	312^th	865	63.9%
2017	65.54	354^th	1032	65.7%
2018	78.28	176^th	1045	83.2%
2019	62.66	365^th	1052	65.3%
2021	23.66	702^nd	901	22.1%
2022	14.59	792^nd	908	12.8%
2023	13.03	792^nd	898	11.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	87.12	45^th	887	94.9%
2019	75.38	117^th	907	87.1%
2021	45.87	283^rd	574	50.7%
2022	35.64	352^nd	532	33.8%
2023	31.48	445^th	611	27.2%

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Rank History for White students at Elm Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	68.76	248^th	898	72.4%
2019	48.64	449^th	917	51.0%
2021	6.29	674^th	691	2.5%
2022	6.47	659^th	675	2.4%
2023	4.24	667^th	673	0.9%

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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 Elm 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	453	453
1992	374	4	17	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	413
1993	466	3	15	11	6	n/a	n/a	0	501
1994	451	2	12	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	477
1995	457	5	11	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	479
1996	457	5	11	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	479
1997	541	5	17	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	573
1998	570	7	9	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	600
1999	521	14	9	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	558
2000	402	19	12	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	447
2001	407	14	7	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	442
2002	415	23	9	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	458
2003	415	23	9	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	458
2004	413	22	9	13	11	n/a	n/a	0	468
2005	394	34	12	19	6	n/a	n/a	0	465
2006	404	25	10	23	5	n/a	n/a	0	467
2007	417	28	13	28	4	n/a	n/a	0	490
2008	407	37	21	41	2	n/a	n/a	0	508
2009	290	44	16	27	3	n/a	n/a	0	380
2010	263	34	14	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	334
2011	248	37	5	25	1	11	1	0	328
2012	255	44	2	29	3	15	7	0	355
2013	230	41	1	23	4	15	7	0	321
2014	246	41	1	27	3	17	13	0	348
2015	261	36	0	32	4	11	18	0	362
2016	263	31	0	39	3	12	37	0	385
2017	240	36	0	41	2	12	29	0	360
2018	230	39	2	41	4	18	22	0	356
2019	200	49	2	43	2	18	7	0	321
2020	197	49	1	42	2	17	11	0	319
2021	199	52	1	40	1	10	23	0	326
2022	192	37	0	41	1	6	28	0	305
2023	200	35	0	43	0	9	38	0	325

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 Elm Grove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	453	24.2	18.7	12.8
1992	413	24.7	16.7	17.9
1993	501	27.5	18.2	15.6
1994	477	27.2	17.5	19.9
1995	479	31.2	15.4	25.9
1996	479	31.2	15.4	25.9
1997	573	34.5	16.6	20.2
1998	600	34.9	17.2	25.8
1999	558	34.4	16.2	32.1
2000	447	29.7	15.1	38
2001	442	31.1	14.2	32.6
2002	458	29.5	15.5	37.3
2003	458	29.5	15.5	37.3
2004	468	29.3	16.0	40.4
2005	465	31.8	14.6	49
2006	467	33.3	14.0	45.6
2007	490	32.3	15.2	49.2
2008	508	34.8	14.6	46.1
2009	380	27.5	13.8	59.7
2010	334	26.5	12.6	68.6
2011	328	24.5	13.3	72.6
2012	355	25.9	13.6	69.6
2013	321	24.7	12.9	76.3
2014	348	26.2	13.2	74.7
2015	362	26.0	13.9	75.1
2016	385	27.0	14.2	71.7
2017	360	27.2	13.2	74.4
2018	356	27.1	13.1	71.3
2019	321	28.4	11.2	56.7
2020	319	26.1	12.1	63.9
2021	326	30.4	10.7	67.8
2022	305	29.8	10.2	53.8
2023	325	27.8	11.6	68.6

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 Elm Grove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	453	24.2	18.7	12.8
1992	413	24.7	16.7	17.9
1993	501	27.5	18.2	15.6
1994	477	27.2	17.5	19.9
1995	479	31.2	15.4	25.9
1996	479	31.2	15.4	25.9
1997	573	34.5	16.6	20.2
1998	600	34.9	17.2	25.8
1999	558	34.4	16.2	32.1
2000	447	29.7	15.1	38
2001	442	31.1	14.2	32.6
2002	458	29.5	15.5	37.3
2003	458	29.5	15.5	37.3
2004	468	29.3	16.0	40.4
2005	465	31.8	14.6	49
2006	467	33.3	14.0	45.6
2007	490	32.3	15.2	49.2
2008	508	34.8	14.6	46.1
2009	380	27.5	13.8	59.7
2010	334	26.5	12.6	68.6
2011	328	24.5	13.3	72.6
2012	355	25.9	13.6	69.6
2013	321	24.7	12.9	76.3
2014	348	26.2	13.2	74.7
2015	362	26.0	13.9	75.1
2016	385	27.0	14.2	71.7
2017	360	27.2	13.2	74.4
2018	356	27.1	13.1	71.3
2019	321	28.4	11.2	56.7
2020	319	26.1	12.1	63.9
2021	326	30.4	10.7	67.8
2022	305	29.8	10.2	53.8
2023	325	27.8	11.6	68.6

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 Elm Grove Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,725 (14.2%)	$10,439 (85.8%)	$12,164
2020	$1,713 (14.5%)	$10,109 (85.5%)	$11,822
2021	$1,206 (10.3%)	$10,478 (89.7%)	$11,684
2022	$1,701 (12.1%)	$12,348 (87.9%)	$14,049

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elm Grove Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 365^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 792^nd of 898 Elementary schools	53.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elm Grove Elementary)	54.9	3.3	51.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Osage R-I)	47.8	25.6	22.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elm Grove Elementary)	48.4	14.7	33.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fort Osage R-I)	43.8	32.9	10.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elm Grove Elementary)	50	24.3	25.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Osage R-I)	47.7	45.3	2.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elm Grove Elementary)	59.3	27.2	32.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Osage R-I)	49	46.1	2.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	321	325	1.2%
African American	49	35	28.6%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	43	43
Pacific Islander	18	9	50%
White	200	200
Two or More Races	7	38	442.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.7%	68.6%	11.9%

Schools Near Elm 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
Elm Grove Elementary	Public	K-4	25102 E. US 24 Highway	Independence	64056	Jackson County	Fort Osage R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 650-7400	325	28	11.6	68.6%	200 (61.5%)	35 (10.8%)	43 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	38 (11.7%)	13	792^nd of 898 public elementary schools	11.8%		14.6	792^nd of 908 public elementary schools	12.8%		3.3	24.3			14.7	27.2		$14,049	$1,701	$12,348
Randall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	509 Jennings Rd	Independence	64056	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5445	260	21	12.3	88.1%	109 (41.9%)	64 (24.6%)	40 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.7%)	39 (15.0%)	13.6	785^th of 898 public elementary schools	12.6%		14.9	790^th of 908 public elementary schools	13.0%	5	12.0	14.8	21.6	16.3	24.0	25.5	13.5	$14,433	$3,298	$11,136
Blue Hills Elementary	Public	K-4	25102 E. US 24 Highway	Independence	64056	Jackson County	Fort Osage R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 650-7440	352	24	14.8	42.3%	232 (65.9%)	23 (6.5%)	48 (13.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.3%)	38 (10.8%)	68	270^th of 898 public elementary schools	69.9%		44.9	507^th of 908 public elementary schools	44.2%	237	40.0	61.1			44.3	58.3		$11,383	$1,624	$9,759
Mill Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2601 N Liberty St	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5420	290	16	17.8	70.3%	180 (62.1%)	30 (10.3%)	42 (14.5%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	6 (2.1%)	26 (9.0%)	62.3	332^nd of 898 public elementary schools	63.0%		60	363^rd of 908 public elementary schools	60.0%	31	43.6	46.4	37.2	44.2	48.7	51.8	50.1	$13,228	$3,469	$9,758
Spring Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20404 E Truman Rd	Independence	64056	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5455	250	23	11.1	65.2%	142 (56.8%)	26 (10.4%)	42 (16.8%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (14.4%)	43.2	533^rd of 898 public elementary schools	40.6%		35.6	596^th of 908 public elementary schools	34.4%	63	25.0		38.4		36.4	44.7		$13,600	$4,250	$9,350
Ott Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1525 N Noland Rd	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5435	398	25	15.9	77.1%	222 (55.8%)	50 (12.6%)	83 (20.9%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.3%)	30 (7.5%)	49.1	468^th of 898 public elementary schools	47.9%		36.1	588^th of 908 public elementary schools	35.2%	120	26.6	34.3	50.0	48.3	35.9	39.1	46.6	$11,810	$2,567	$9,243
Little Blue Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2020 Quail Drive	Independence	64057	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5480	295	22	13.4	53.2%	179 (60.7%)	40 (13.6%)	33 (11.2%)	7 (2.4%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.7%)	28 (9.5%)	55.1	397^th of 898 public elementary schools	55.8%		55.5	408^th of 908 public elementary schools	55.1%	11	16.9	32.6	49.1	52.9	39.6	52.1	53.0	$14,708	$4,029	$10,680
Thomas Hart Benton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	429 S Leslie	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5390	397	27	14.8	82.1%	196 (49.4%)	67 (16.9%)	92 (23.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	39 (9.8%)	49.5	466^th of 898 public elementary schools	48.1%		36.2	587^th of 908 public elementary schools	35.4%	121	42.3	22.8	39.2	45.1	44.1	38.6	43.1	$11,974	$2,784	$9,190
Blackburn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17302 E R D Mize Rd	Independence	64057	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5395	372	29	12.9	43.8%	216 (58.1%)	59 (15.9%)	61 (16.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (8.3%)	53	419^th of 898 public elementary schools	53.3%		45.5	502^nd of 908 public elementary schools	44.7%	83	47.0	50.8	33.3	38.3	36.8	49.2	36.7	$11,968	$2,436	$9,532
Abraham Mallinson Elementary	Public	2-5	709 North Forest Ave	Sugar Creek	64054	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5530	272	16	17.1	80.1%	116 (42.6%)	36 (13.2%)	80 (29.4%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (13.2%)	22.5	723^rd of 898 public elementary schools	19.5%		27.1	675^th of 908 public elementary schools	25.7%	48	6.8	23.6	24.0	27.8	22.0	27.1	34.6	$12,649	$2,672	$9,977

Frequently Asked Questions about Elm Grove Elementary

Is Elm Grove Elementary a good school?

Elm Grove Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.8% of Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Elm Grove Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Elm Grove Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Elm Grove Elementary?

Students at Elm Grove Elementary are 62% White, 13% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 11% African American, 3% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Elm Grove Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Fire Prairie Middle
Middle : Osage Trail Middle
High : Fort Osage High

What district is Elm Grove Elementary in?

Fort Osage R-I

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