Higbee Elementary

Summary:

Higbee Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Higbee, Missouri, with 102 students. The school is part of the Higbee R-VIII school district, which is ranked 375 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Higbee Elementary's academic performance is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 16.8% of 3rd graders and 10.6% of 5th graders were proficient or better in math, compared to the state averages of 40.8% and 38.4%, respectively. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 231 out of 1,108 schools in 2012-2013 to 827 out of 906 schools in 2023-2024. Compared to nearby schools, such as Laurence J. Daly Elementary in Fayette, Higbee Elementary's academic performance is the lowest.

Higbee Elementary also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.9% to 16.1% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average and most nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 40.2% to 51.04% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years. Despite an increase in per-student spending, from $9,282 in 2018-2019 to $13,632 in 2021-2022, the school's resources may not be effectively targeted or utilized to address the specific needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

101 Evans St
Higbee, MO 65257-0128

(660) 456-7206

District: Higbee R-VIII

SchoolDigger Rank:
827^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,632

Students who attend Higbee Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Higbee Middle School
High:	Higbee High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 111

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Higbee Elementary ranks worse than 91.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.4. (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 (90.1%), two or more races (7.2%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Higbee Elementary is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Higbee Elementary employs 9.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Higbee Elementary is $13,632.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Higbee Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Higbee Elementary 827^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Higbee Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Higbee R-VIII:

SchoolDigger ranks Higbee R-VIII 375^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Higbee Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Higbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	26.23	908^th	1074	15.5%
2007	22.61	953^rd	1080	11.8%
2008	20.37	976^th	1084	10.0%
2009	24.72	894^th	1053	15.1%
2010	27.72	870^th	1066	18.4%
2011	49.56	619^th	1088	43.1%
2012	52.45	567^th	1085	47.7%
2013	73.14	231^st	1108	79.2%
2014	44.33	660^th	1089	39.4%
2015	64.78	351^st	1058	66.8%
2017	47.01	576^th	1032	44.2%
2018	42.57	612^th	1045	41.4%
2019	47.07	559^th	1052	46.9%
2024	10.40	827^th	906	8.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Higbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	52.03	400^th	907	55.9%

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Rank History for White students at Higbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	27.68	701^st	898	21.9%
2019	41.97	537^th	917	41.4%
2024	3.97	668^th	668	0.0%

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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 Higbee 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	150	150
1992	138	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
1993	134	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
1994	127	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
1995	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
1996	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
1997	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
1998	128	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
1999	115	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	115
2000	113	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	113
2001	103	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
2002	110	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	111
2003	110	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	111
2004	96	1	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
2005	113	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	113
2006	126	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
2007	118	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
2008	127	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
2009	129	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2010	124	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	125
2011	129	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	131
2012	127	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	130
2013	117	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	118
2014	116	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	117
2015	111	0	2	2	0	0	0	0	115
2016	103	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	105
2017	96	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	99
2018	104	1	1	1	0	0	4	0	111
2019	100	0	1	2	0	1	6	0	110
2020	94	0	1	2	0	0	4	0	101
2021	93	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	96
2022	87	0	0	2	0	0	6	0	95
2023	92	0	0	4	0	0	6	0	102
2024	100	0	0	3	0	0	8	0	111

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 Higbee Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	150	13.1	11.4	n/a
1992	140	13.1	10.6	75
1993	134	13.0	10.3	94.8
1994	129	10.9	11.8	81.4
1995	124	10.4	11.9	64.5
1996	124	10.4	11.9	64.5
1997	124	10.6	11.7	36.3
1998	128	11.1	11.5	39.1
1999	115	11.0	10.5	56.5
2000	113	11.0	10.3	50.4
2001	103	10.1	10.2	61.2
2002	111	10.2	10.9	51.4
2003	111	10.2	10.9	51.4
2004	102	9.6	10.6	66.7
2005	113	9.6	11.8	61.1
2006	131	10.1	13.0	54.2
2007	122	9.0	13.6	58.2
2008	131	10.3	12.7	59.5
2009	133	10.0	13.3	57.1
2010	125	10.0	12.5	70.4
2011	131	9.3	14.0	60.3
2012	130	9.8	13.2	57.7
2013	118	9.8	11.9	58.5
2014	117	10.0	11.6	57.3
2015	115	10.0	11.5	65.2
2016	105	9.0	11.6	58.1
2017	99	9.4	10.4	63.6
2018	111	9.8	11.3	52.3
2019	110	10.9	10.0	64.5
2020	101	10.2	9.9	64.4
2021	96	9.6	9.9	51
2022	95	9.7	9.7	43.2
2023	102	9.8	10.4	40.2
2024	111	9.9	11.1	49.5

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 Higbee Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	150	13.1	11.4	n/a
1992	140	13.1	10.6	75
1993	134	13.0	10.3	94.8
1994	129	10.9	11.8	81.4
1995	124	10.4	11.9	64.5
1996	124	10.4	11.9	64.5
1997	124	10.6	11.7	36.3
1998	128	11.1	11.5	39.1
1999	115	11.0	10.5	56.5
2000	113	11.0	10.3	50.4
2001	103	10.1	10.2	61.2
2002	111	10.2	10.9	51.4
2003	111	10.2	10.9	51.4
2004	102	9.6	10.6	66.7
2005	113	9.6	11.8	61.1
2006	131	10.1	13.0	54.2
2007	122	9.0	13.6	58.2
2008	131	10.3	12.7	59.5
2009	133	10.0	13.3	57.1
2010	125	10.0	12.5	70.4
2011	131	9.3	14.0	60.3
2012	130	9.8	13.2	57.7
2013	118	9.8	11.9	58.5
2014	117	10.0	11.6	57.3
2015	115	10.0	11.5	65.2
2016	105	9.0	11.6	58.1
2017	99	9.4	10.4	63.6
2018	111	9.8	11.3	52.3
2019	110	10.9	10.0	64.5
2020	101	10.2	9.9	64.4
2021	96	9.6	9.9	51
2022	95	9.7	9.7	43.2
2023	102	9.8	10.4	40.2
2024	111	9.9	11.1	49.5

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 Higbee Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$584 (6.3%)	$8,698 (93.7%)	$9,282
2020	$750 (6.6%)	$10,650 (93.4%)	$11,400
2021	$1,390 (10.5%)	$11,834 (89.5%)	$13,224
2022	$3,802 (27.9%)	$9,830 (72.1%)	$13,632

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Higbee Elementary

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Higbee Elementary)	27.8	17.6	10.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Higbee R-VIII)	27.8	17.6	10.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	110	102	7.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	100	92	8%
Two or More Races	6	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.5%	40.2%	24.3%

Schools Near Higbee 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
Higbee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Evans St	Higbee	65257	Randolph County	Higbee R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 456-7206	111	10	11.1	49.5%	100 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.2%)	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
Renick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	101 Middle St	Renick	65278	Randolph County	Renick R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 263-4886	93	16	6.0	59.1%	89 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)								$14,977	$1,784	$13,193
Early Childhood Learning Center	Public	PK	930 Shepherd Brothers Blvd	Moberly	65270	Randolph County	Moberly	No	No	No	No	(660) 269-2693	153	10	14.9	69.9%	118 (77.1%)	12 (7.8%)	8 (5.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.2%)								(n/a)
South Park Elementary	Public	K-2	701 S Fourth	Moberly	65270	Randolph County	Moberly	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 269-2640	235	19	12.3	66.0%	178 (75.7%)	12 (5.1%)	10 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (14.5%)								(n/a)								$12,928	$3,200	$9,728
Gratz Brown Elementary	Public	3-5	1320 Gratz Brown Rd	Moberly	65270	Randolph County	Moberly	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 269-2694	410	40	10.1	63.7%	317 (77.3%)	15 (3.7%)	20 (4.9%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (12.4%)	28	675^th of 906 public elementary schools	25.5%		30.8	653^rd of 898 public elementary schools	27.3%	22	29.9	41.0	21.3	20.9	25.8	33.5	29.8	$10,225	$2,917	$7,308
Westran Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	210 W Depot St	Huntsville	65259	Randolph County	Westran R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 277-3666	327	29	11.2	59.3%	292 (89.3%)	4 (1.2%)	5 (1.5%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.0%)	61.4	335^th of 906 public elementary schools	63.0%		44.9	511^th of 898 public elementary schools	43.1%	176		44.5	74.4		42.1	44.6	41.8	$14,278	$828	$13,450
North Park Elementary	Public	K-2	909 Porter St	Moberly	65270	Randolph County	Moberly	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 269-2630	213	18	11.8	63.4%	167 (78.4%)	10 (4.7%)	6 (2.8%)	5 (2.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.8%)								(n/a)								$11,630	$3,212	$8,418
Harrisburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	221 S Harris	Harrisburg	65256	Boone County	Harrisburg R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 875-0290	291	23	12.9	32.3%	265 (91.1%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.8%)	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
Sturgeon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	210 W Patton St	Sturgeon	65284	Boone County	Sturgeon R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 687-3519	224	18	12.1	42.4%	208 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (6.3%)	14.9	784^th of 906 public elementary schools	13.5%					(n/a)		29.5	11.6	11.6	14.8		27.0	$9,561	$1,322	$8,238
Middle Grove Elementary	Public	K-8	11476 Rte M	Madison	65263	Monroe County	Middle Grove C-1	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 291-8583	32	8	3.8	34.4%	30 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$13,955	$8,477	$5,478

Frequently Asked Questions about Higbee Elementary

What district is Higbee Elementary in?

Higbee R-VIII

Is Higbee Elementary a good school?

Higbee Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.7% of Missouri elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Higbee Elementary?

Students at Higbee Elementary are 90% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Higbee Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 111 students attended Higbee Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Higbee Elementary attend?

Students who attend Higbee Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Higbee Middle School
High : Higbee High

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