Gideon Elementary

Summary:

Gideon Elementary is a public elementary school in Gideon, Missouri, serving 114 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Gideon 37 school district, which is ranked 345 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gideon Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of white students (98.25%) than surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, Gideon Elementary consistently performs below the state average in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, only 21.1% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 41.1%. Additionally, Gideon Elementary has a very high percentage of students (97.37%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite increased spending per student, from $9,403 in 2018-2019 to $14,459 in 2021-2022, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.3, Gideon Elementary has struggled to improve student outcomes. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Missouri elementary schools, with a ranking of 769 out of 898 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. In comparison, nearby schools like Bernie Elementary and Portageville Elementary have higher proficiency rates and better overall rankings.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

400 Main
Gideon, MO 63848-0227

(573) 448-3447

District: Gideon 37

SchoolDigger Rank:
769^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,459

Students who attend Gideon Elementary usually attend:

High:

Gideon High

Student/teacher ratio: 8.3

Number of students: 114

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.2%

Hispanic:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gideon Elementary ranks worse than 85.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.79. (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 (98.2%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gideon Elementary is 8.3. (See more...)

Compare Gideon Elementary employs 13.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gideon Elementary is $14,459.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gideon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gideon Elementary 769^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Gideon Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Gideon 37:

SchoolDigger ranks Gideon 37 345^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gideon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gideon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	37.37	762^nd	1074	29.1%
2007	33.02	850^th	1080	21.3%
2008	31.28	872^nd	1084	19.6%
2009	31.23	825^th	1053	21.7%
2010	26.07	887^th	1066	16.8%
2011	28.95	884^th	1088	18.8%
2012	28.85	882^nd	1085	18.7%
2013	41.53	742^nd	1108	33.0%
2014	54.17	501^st	1089	54.0%
2015	36.61	750^th	1058	29.1%
2017	29.04	801^st	1032	22.4%
2018	42.76	610^th	1045	41.6%
2019	20.03	890^th	1052	15.4%
2022	19.85	740^th	908	18.5%
2023	15.79	769^th	898	14.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gideon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	60.70	286^th	887	67.8%
2019	36.97	640^th	907	29.4%
2022	46.70	247^th	532	53.6%
2023	34.31	429^th	611	29.8%

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Rank History for White students at Gideon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	34.09	610^th	898	32.1%
2019	11.60	883^rd	917	3.7%
2023	7.30	648^th	673	3.7%

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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 Gideon Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	241	241
1992	248	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
1993	232	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
1994	232	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	235
1995	239	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
1996	239	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
1997	238	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
1998	241	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
1999	205	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	208
2000	220	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
2001	194	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2002	189	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
2003	189	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
2004	170	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
2005	181	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
2006	177	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	182
2007	183	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	189
2008	186	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
2009	182	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	183
2010	176	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	177
2011	172	0	1	0	0	0	173
2012	161	0	1	0	0	0	162
2013	168	0	0	0	0	0	168
2014	160	0	0	0	0	0	160
2015	152	0	0	0	0	0	152
2016	143	0	0	0	0	0	143
2017	131	0	0	0	0	0	131
2018	137	0	4	0	0	0	141
2019	154	0	5	0	0	0	159
2020	121	0	4	0	0	0	125
2021	112	0	3	0	0	0	115
2022	111	0	2	0	0	0	113
2023	112	0	2	0	0	0	114

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 Gideon Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	241	18.7	12.8	n/a
1992	249	18.7	13.3	94.8
1993	234	18.7	12.5	94.9
1994	235	15.8	14.9	94.9
1995	240	17.9	13.4	95
1996	240	17.9	13.4	95
1997	239	19.6	12.2	57.3
1998	241	18.9	12.8	53.5
1999	208	18.1	11.5	62.5
2000	221	19.9	11.1	68.3
2001	197	18.5	10.6	68
2002	193	15.6	12.4	75.6
2003	193	15.6	12.4	75.6
2004	173	15.6	11.1	77.5
2005	184	14.6	12.6	72.3
2006	182	15.2	12.0	72.5
2007	189	13.2	14.3	63.5
2008	188	16.5	11.4	67
2009	183	16.3	11.2	61.7
2010	177	17.9	9.8	61
2011	173	16.0	10.7	63
2012	162	14.5	11.1	70.4
2013	168	13.6	12.3	62.5
2014	160	12.5	12.7	75
2015	152	14.0	10.8	100
2016	143	14.0	10.2	100
2017	131	13.7	9.4	100
2018	141	13.3	10.5	100
2019	159	12.9	12.2	98.1
2020	125	13.0	9.5	97.6
2021	115	13.2	8.6	97.4
2022	113	13.5	8.3	97.3
2023	114	13.7	8.3	97.4

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 Gideon Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	241	18.7	12.8	n/a
1992	249	18.7	13.3	94.8
1993	234	18.7	12.5	94.9
1994	235	15.8	14.9	94.9
1995	240	17.9	13.4	95
1996	240	17.9	13.4	95
1997	239	19.6	12.2	57.3
1998	241	18.9	12.8	53.5
1999	208	18.1	11.5	62.5
2000	221	19.9	11.1	68.3
2001	197	18.5	10.6	68
2002	193	15.6	12.4	75.6
2003	193	15.6	12.4	75.6
2004	173	15.6	11.1	77.5
2005	184	14.6	12.6	72.3
2006	182	15.2	12.0	72.5
2007	189	13.2	14.3	63.5
2008	188	16.5	11.4	67
2009	183	16.3	11.2	61.7
2010	177	17.9	9.8	61
2011	173	16.0	10.7	63
2012	162	14.5	11.1	70.4
2013	168	13.6	12.3	62.5
2014	160	12.5	12.7	75
2015	152	14.0	10.8	100
2016	143	14.0	10.2	100
2017	131	13.7	9.4	100
2018	141	13.3	10.5	100
2019	159	12.9	12.2	98.1
2020	125	13.0	9.5	97.6
2021	115	13.2	8.6	97.4
2022	113	13.5	8.3	97.3
2023	114	13.7	8.3	97.4

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 Gideon Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$403 (4.3%)	$9,000 (95.7%)	$9,403
2020	$442 (4.2%)	$10,041 (95.8%)	$10,483
2021	$1,083 (8.5%)	$11,710 (91.5%)	$12,793
2022	$3,221 (22.3%)	$11,238 (77.7%)	$14,459

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gideon Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 890^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 769^th of 898 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gideon Elementary)	37.6	26.4	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gideon 37)	37.6	26.4	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gideon Elementary)	24.1	17.6	6.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gideon 37)	24.1	17.6	6.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	36.2	4.1%
5th Grade Science (Gideon Elementary)	31	29.4	1.6%
5th Grade Science (Gideon 37)	31	29.4	1.6%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.6	1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gideon Elementary)	26.1	17.6	8.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gideon 37)	26.1	17.6	8.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gideon Elementary)	26.1	11.8	14.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gideon 37)	26.1	11.8	14.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	159	114	28.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	154	112	27.3%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.1%	97.4%	0.7%

Schools Near Gideon 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 Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gideon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 Main	Gideon	63848	New Madrid County	Gideon 37	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 448-3447	114	14	8.3	97.4%	112 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.8	769^th of 898 public elementary schools	14.4%		19.9	740^th of 908 public elementary schools	18.5%	29	21.1	24.9		17.6		26.4			11.8	$14,459	$3,221	$11,238
Clarkton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	Hwy 162	Clarkton	63837	Dunklin County	Clarkton C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 448-3712	159	16	9.8	83.0%	100 (62.9%)	20 (12.6%)	32 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.4%)	10.9	809^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.9%		6.4	871^st of 908 public elementary schools	4.1%	62	24.9	4.8	4.3	25.9	8.7	25.0	4.8	13.0		$11,313	$2,051	$9,261
Holcomb Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	102 S Cherry	Holcomb	63852	Dunklin County	Holcomb R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 792-3550	226	20	11.2	100.0%	192 (85.0%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.5%)								(n/a)			27.3							$12,315	$3,790	$8,526
Campbell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	801 S State Rte 53	Campbell	63933	Dunklin County	Campbell R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 246-3109	292	21	13.6	61.3%	257 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.2%)	28	682^nd of 898 public elementary schools	24.1%		29.2	657^th of 908 public elementary schools	27.6%	25	41.9	36.9	17.2	31.2	20.0	35.5		22.8	12.5	$10,373	$3,820	$6,554
Malden Lower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Burkhart St	Malden	63863	Dunklin County	Malden R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 276-5791	454	37	12.2	100.0%	265 (58.4%)	133 (29.3%)	24 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.4%)	25.4	705^th of 898 public elementary schools	21.5%		30.3	651^st of 908 public elementary schools	28.3%	54	26.1	18.4	28.2		32.0	31.4	21.0	34.0		$11,602	$3,657	$7,944
Ross Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	102 School Drive	Wardell	63879	Pemiscot County	North Pemiscot County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 359-0543	101	9	10.9	97.0%	92 (91.1%)	7 (6.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)					35.0					$13,145	$546	$12,599
Risco Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	Hwy 62	Risco	63874	New Madrid County	Risco R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 396-5501	85	11	7.6	52.9%	78 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)								(n/a)	70.6	66.6								$14,274	$1,018	$13,256
Portageville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1108 King Ave	Portageville	63873	New Madrid County	Portageville	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 379-5706	295	28	10.3	99.3%	207 (70.2%)	54 (18.3%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (9.2%)	72.2	217^th of 898 public elementary schools	75.8%		75.8	192^nd of 908 public elementary schools	78.9%	25	68.2	81.5	40.5		35.7	45.4				$10,395	$3,052	$7,343
H. Byron Masterson Elementary	Public	K-2	1600 Ely St	Kennett	63857	Dunklin County	Kennett 39	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 717-1115	451	32	14.2	99.3%	226 (50.1%)	160 (35.5%)	47 (10.4%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)								(n/a)										$8,606	$2,946	$5,661
Bernie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	121 S Spiker	Bernie	63822	Stoddard County	Bernie R-Xiii	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 293-5335	280	24	11.7	66.1%	240 (85.7%)	10 (3.6%)	12 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.1%)	74.2	197^th of 898 public elementary schools	78.1%					(n/a)		55.0			86.2	44.5				$9,508	$1,775	$7,733

Frequently Asked Questions about Gideon Elementary

What schools do graduates of Gideon Elementary attend?

Students who attend Gideon Elementary usually go on to attend:

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Is Gideon Elementary a good school?

Gideon Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.4% of Missouri elementary schools.

What district is Gideon Elementary in?

Gideon 37

What is the racial makeup of Gideon Elementary?

Students at Gideon Elementary are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Gideon Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 114 students attended Gideon Elementary.

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