How many students attend Howell Valley Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 224 students attended Howell Valley Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Howell Valley Elementary?

Students at Howell Valley Elementary are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Howell Valley Elementary

Summary:

Howell Valley Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in West Plains, Missouri, with a relatively small student population of 224. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics, and has ranked among the top elementary schools in Missouri, reaching as high as 12th out of 901 schools in the 2020-2021 school year.

Howell Valley Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its strong performance on the MAP assessments. In 2022-2023, 75% of 4th graders, 73.1% of 6th graders, and 72.7% of 7th graders scored proficient or better in mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages of 43.8%, 43.7%, and 39.5%, respectively. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are also impressive, with 68.2% of 7th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 37.3%. This consistent academic achievement is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices and strong curriculum.

Compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Koshkonong Elementary and Glenwood Elementary, which struggle academically, Howell Valley Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 13.2 students per teacher, suggests a more personalized learning environment for students. While Howell Valley Elementary serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with around 50% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's ability to achieve strong academic results despite this factor is a testament to its effectiveness in supporting student learning.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

6461 State Rte Zz
West Plains, MO 65775-9108

(417) 256-2268

District: Howell Valley R-I

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,351

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 224

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Howell Valley Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.97. (See more...)

Compare Details Howell Valley Elementary ranks better than 98.3% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.31. (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 (92%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Howell Valley Elementary is 13.2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howell Valley Elementary is $10,351.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Howell Valley Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Howell Valley Elementary 8^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Howell Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Howell Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	61.59	356^th	1074	66.9%
2007	62.01	353^rd	1080	67.3%
2008	57.34	428^th	1084	60.5%
2009	64.00	332^nd	1053	68.5%
2010	48.17	603^rd	1066	43.4%
2011	60.35	448^th	1088	58.8%
2012	58.69	472^nd	1085	56.5%
2013	72.72	241^st	1108	78.2%
2014	58.85	431^st	1089	60.4%
2015	65.04	348^th	1058	67.1%
2017	80.06	160^th	1032	84.5%
2018	83.76	120^th	1045	88.5%
2019	79.02	160^th	1052	84.8%
2021	96.97	12^th	901	98.7%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Howell Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	78.30	143^rd	898	84.1%
2019	69.28	234^th	917	74.5%
2021	95.09	14^th	691	98.0%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Howell Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	66.21	139^th	619	77.5%
2007	53.87	288^th	624	53.8%
2008	68.76	132^nd	624	78.8%
2009	60.65	223^rd	601	62.9%
2010	72.73	119^th	614	80.6%
2011	63.26	218^th	625	65.1%
2012	57.81	272^nd	623	56.3%
2013	72.06	117^th	649	82.0%
2014	67.97	175^th	633	72.4%
2015	71.04	127^th	585	78.3%
2017	87.60	26^th	568	95.4%
2018	88.45	32^nd	552	94.2%
2019	75.13	91^st	587	84.5%
2023	97.31	8^th	459	98.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Howell Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	84.94	36^th	479	92.5%
2019	68.63	107^th	527	79.7%
2023	95.92	10^th	385	97.4%

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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 Howell Valley 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	187	187
1992	192	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
1993	204	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1994	203	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
1995	216	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
1996	216	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
1997	207	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
1998	237	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
1999	244	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
2000	224	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	228
2001	213	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	216
2002	230	2	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
2003	230	2	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
2004	233	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2005	214	4	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2006	235	4	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
2007	214	1	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
2008	203	1	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
2009	203	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
2010	221	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2011	221	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	224
2012	206	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	208
2013	215	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	216
2014	223	0	1	0	0	0	4	0	228
2015	226	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	229
2016	219	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	224
2017	210	3	1	3	0	1	0	0	218
2018	205	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	206
2019	210	3	2	1	0	2	1	0	219
2020	214	2	1	3	0	2	3	0	225
2021	202	2	2	4	0	2	3	0	215
2022	222	2	3	3	0	1	4	0	235
2023	206	1	3	8	0	1	5	0	224

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Howell Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	187	12.5	14.9	n/a
1992	192	12.2	15.7	n/a
1993	204	13.2	15.5	27
1994	203	13.5	15.0	31.5
1995	216	14.8	14.6	32.4
1996	216	14.8	14.6	32.4
1997	209	13.3	15.7	30.1
1998	237	14.6	16.2	30.4
1999	246	16.0	15.4	35.4
2000	228	18.0	12.7	37.7
2001	216	15.5	13.9	40.7
2002	238	13.9	17.1	40.8
2003	238	13.9	17.1	40.8
2004	239	14.6	16.4	43.1
2005	225	15.2	14.8	43.6
2006	243	15.9	15.3	40.3
2007	222	14.9	14.9	32
2008	209	17.1	12.2	40.2
2009	208	17.5	11.8	44.7
2010	225	17.5	12.7	41.8
2011	224	16.8	13.3	34.8
2012	208	16.5	12.5	45.2
2013	216	17.4	12.3	40.3
2014	228	17.4	13.0	52.6
2015	229	18.0	12.7	55
2016	224	17.0	13.1	51.8
2017	218	17.5	12.4	44.5
2018	206	18.5	11.1	43.7
2019	219	19.0	11.4	53.9
2020	225	18.5	12.1	48.9
2021	215	17.1	12.5	47.9
2022	235	17.7	13.2	48.9
2023	224	16.9	13.2	52.2

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 Howell Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	187	12.5	14.9	n/a
1992	192	12.2	15.7	n/a
1993	204	13.2	15.5	27
1994	203	13.5	15.0	31.5
1995	216	14.8	14.6	32.4
1996	216	14.8	14.6	32.4
1997	209	13.3	15.7	30.1
1998	237	14.6	16.2	30.4
1999	246	16.0	15.4	35.4
2000	228	18.0	12.7	37.7
2001	216	15.5	13.9	40.7
2002	238	13.9	17.1	40.8
2003	238	13.9	17.1	40.8
2004	239	14.6	16.4	43.1
2005	225	15.2	14.8	43.6
2006	243	15.9	15.3	40.3
2007	222	14.9	14.9	32
2008	209	17.1	12.2	40.2
2009	208	17.5	11.8	44.7
2010	225	17.5	12.7	41.8
2011	224	16.8	13.3	34.8
2012	208	16.5	12.5	45.2
2013	216	17.4	12.3	40.3
2014	228	17.4	13.0	52.6
2015	229	18.0	12.7	55
2016	224	17.0	13.1	51.8
2017	218	17.5	12.4	44.5
2018	206	18.5	11.1	43.7
2019	219	19.0	11.4	53.9
2020	225	18.5	12.1	48.9
2021	215	17.1	12.5	47.9
2022	235	17.7	13.2	48.9
2023	224	16.9	13.2	52.2

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 Howell Valley Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$708 (7.1%)	$9,253 (92.9%)	$9,962
2020	$950 (10.1%)	$8,461 (89.9%)	$9,411
2021	$1,508 (13.6%)	$9,568 (86.4%)	$11,077
2022	$1,417 (13.7%)	$8,935 (86.3%)	$10,351

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Howell Valley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 91^st of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 8^th of 459 Middle schools	13.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Howell Valley Elementary)	47.8	75	27.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Howell Valley R-I)	47.8	75	27.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Howell Valley Elementary)	56.5	74	17.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Howell Valley R-I)	56.5	74	17.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Howell Valley Elementary)	50	73.1	23.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Howell Valley R-I)	50	73.1	23.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Howell Valley Elementary)	94.1	72.7	21.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Howell Valley R-I)	94.1	72.7	21.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Howell Valley Elementary)	82.4	68.2	14.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Howell Valley R-I)	82.4	68.2	14.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Howell Valley Elementary)	55.6	86.1	30.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Howell Valley R-I)	55.6	86.1	30.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	31.8	2.8%
End of Course English I (Howell Valley Elementary)	55.6	75	19.4%
End of Course English I (Howell Valley R-I)	55.6	75	19.4%
End of Course English I (Missouri)	60	61.9	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	219	224	2.3%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	1	8	700%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	210	206	1.9%
Two or More Races	1	5	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.9%	52.2%	1.6%

Schools Near Howell Valley 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 Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Howell Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	6461 State Rte Zz	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Howell Valley R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-2268	224	17	13.2	52.2%	206 (92.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.6%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.2%)								(n/a)		75.0		73.1	72.7								68.2		$10,351	$1,417	$8,935
West Plains Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1136 Allen St	West Plains	65775	Howell County	West Plains R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-6150	766	62	12.2	65.7%	676 (88.3%)	4 (0.5%)	46 (6.0%)	8 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.8%)	26.6	693^rd of 898 public elementary schools	22.8%		26.3	681^st of 908 public elementary schools	25.0%	12	29.1	27.3							31.8	26.9					$12,996	$1,611	$11,385
Junction Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	8004 County Rd 3010	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Junction Hill C-12	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-4265	209	20	10.5	56.0%	198 (94.7%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	3 (1.4%)								(n/a)	50.0											28.0			$10,646	$1,953	$8,692
Glenwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	10286 State Rte 17	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Glenwood R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-4849	236	22	10.5	53.0%	234 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	14.7	776^th of 898 public elementary schools	13.6%		28.3	665^th of 908 public elementary schools	26.8%	111		12.0	15.0	7.7	4.7	13.4	20.0		33.3						$10,415	$1,702	$8,713
Fairview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	4036 State Rte K	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Fairview R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-1063	519	41	12.6	49.5%	479 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.6%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	52.9	421^st of 898 public elementary schools	53.1%		50.3	449^th of 908 public elementary schools	50.6%	28	46.9	34.6	39.0	40.4	58.7	38.6	35.6	31.9	51.0	40.0	49.1	29.8	31.8	52.3	$9,427	$1,658	$7,768
Richards Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	3461 County Rd 1710	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Richards R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-5239	372	27	13.7	63.4%	358 (96.2%)	4 (1.1%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	34	621^st of 898 public elementary schools	30.8%		31.2	639^th of 908 public elementary schools	29.6%	18	37.1	35.9				44.0		50.0	31.4	35.9		20.9	30.6		$8,687	$1,297	$7,390
South Fork Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3209 Us Hwy 160	West Plains	65775	Howell County	West Plains R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-2836	159	13	11.8	52.8%	153 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)								(n/a)							88.2		48.1						$11,403	$1,186	$10,217
Koshkonong Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	School St	Koshkonong	65692	Oregon County	Oregon-Howell R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 867-5601	148	15	10.1	63.5%	130 (87.8%)	3 (2.0%)	6 (4.1%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.7%)								(n/a)		20.0				70.6				10.0					$12,840	$2,972	$9,867

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