Northwest Elementary

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Northwest Elementary ranks 512 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northwest Elementary is a public elementary school located in Houstonia, Missouri, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 153 students. The school is part of the Pettis County R-XII school district, which is ranked 72 out of 376 districts in Missouri and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Northwest Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (98.69%) compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools like Horace Mann Elementary and Washington Elementary, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with a ranking between 512-939 out of over 900 schools in recent years. Its performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is also below the state and district averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. Additionally, Northwest Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.1% to 53.67% in recent years, which is higher than the state average and indicates a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite the school's increased per-student spending, from $8,962 in 2018-2019 to $11,832 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 16.8 in recent years, these investments have not translated into significant improvements in academic performance or the school's overall ranking. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of these additional resources, as well as the potential benefits of smaller class sizes at Northwest Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

407 W Tuck
Houstonia, MO 65333-1126

(660) 568-3315

District: Pettis County R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
512^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,832

Students who attend Northwest Elementary usually attend:

High:

Northwest High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 153

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.7%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwest Elementary ranks worse than 57% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.79. (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 (98.7%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary is 13.9. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Elementary is $11,832.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northwest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Elementary 512^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Northwest Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Pettis County R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Pettis County R-V 72^nd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	43.90	661^st	1074	38.5%
2007	37.14	779^th	1080	27.9%
2008	38.07	784^th	1084	27.7%
2009	33.88	789^th	1053	25.1%
2010	39.49	740^th	1066	30.6%
2011	34.04	825^th	1088	24.2%
2012	31.40	857^th	1085	21.0%
2013	39.75	765^th	1108	31.0%
2014	25.98	894^th	1089	17.9%
2015	32.99	787^th	1058	25.6%
2017	29.71	791^st	1032	23.4%
2018	12.89	939^th	1045	10.1%
2019	30.31	790^th	1052	24.9%
2021	24.31	698^th	901	22.5%
2022	19.23	746^th	908	17.8%
2023	44.79	512^th	898	43.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	39.23	607^th	907	33.1%
2021	35.37	376^th	574	34.5%
2023	15.43	564^th	611	7.7%

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Rank History for White students at Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	5.38	894^th	898	0.4%
2019	18.70	830^th	917	9.5%
2021	13.57	628^th	691	9.1%
2022	9.39	643^rd	675	4.7%
2023	37.27	427^th	673	36.6%

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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 Northwest 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	220	220
1992	219	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
1993	226	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
1994	216	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
1995	194	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
1996	194	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
1997	204	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1998	199	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
1999	200	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2000	206	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
2001	213	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
2002	219	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
2003	219	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
2004	188	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
2005	192	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
2006	178	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	179
2007	180	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2008	190	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
2009	175	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	176
2010	169	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	172
2011	170	3	2	0	0	0	175
2012	163	0	2	0	0	0	165
2013	177	0	1	0	0	0	178
2014	167	0	1	0	0	0	168
2015	166	1	3	0	0	0	170
2016	172	2	3	0	0	0	177
2017	181	2	3	0	0	0	186
2018	182	0	0	0	0	0	182
2019	178	1	0	0	0	0	179
2020	181	0	1	0	0	0	182
2021	175	0	1	0	1	0	177
2022	170	0	1	0	2	0	173
2023	151	0	0	0	2	0	153

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 Northwest Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	220	13.5	16.2	n/a
1992	219	13.9	15.7	54.8
1993	226	14.2	15.9	64.2
1994	216	13.6	15.9	65.7
1995	194	14.9	13.0	94.8
1996	194	14.9	13.0	94.8
1997	204	17.9	11.4	25.5
1998	199	17.0	11.7	25.6
1999	200	17.5	11.4	42
2000	206	16.7	12.3	49
2001	214	19.2	11.1	51.4
2002	219	20.5	10.7	51.6
2003	219	20.5	10.7	51.6
2004	189	19.9	9.5	50.8
2005	192	18.8	10.2	53.1
2006	179	19.2	9.3	57
2007	200	18.1	11.0	54.5
2008	190	17.6	10.8	54.2
2009	176	16.5	10.6	60.8
2010	172	15.4	11.1	64
2011	175	15.4	11.3	54.9
2012	165	15.5	10.6	56.4
2013	178	13.6	13.0	51.7
2014	168	16.7	10.0	57.1
2015	170	17.0	10.0	51.2
2016	177	15.0	11.8	59.3
2017	186	15.7	11.8	59.1
2018	182	13.2	13.7	47.3
2019	179	16.0	11.1	40.8
2020	182	16.2	11.2	25.8
2021	177	10.5	16.8	53.7
2022	173	10.5	16.4	45.7
2023	153	11.0	13.9	45.1

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 Northwest Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	220	13.5	16.2	n/a
1992	219	13.9	15.7	54.8
1993	226	14.2	15.9	64.2
1994	216	13.6	15.9	65.7
1995	194	14.9	13.0	94.8
1996	194	14.9	13.0	94.8
1997	204	17.9	11.4	25.5
1998	199	17.0	11.7	25.6
1999	200	17.5	11.4	42
2000	206	16.7	12.3	49
2001	214	19.2	11.1	51.4
2002	219	20.5	10.7	51.6
2003	219	20.5	10.7	51.6
2004	189	19.9	9.5	50.8
2005	192	18.8	10.2	53.1
2006	179	19.2	9.3	57
2007	200	18.1	11.0	54.5
2008	190	17.6	10.8	54.2
2009	176	16.5	10.6	60.8
2010	172	15.4	11.1	64
2011	175	15.4	11.3	54.9
2012	165	15.5	10.6	56.4
2013	178	13.6	13.0	51.7
2014	168	16.7	10.0	57.1
2015	170	17.0	10.0	51.2
2016	177	15.0	11.8	59.3
2017	186	15.7	11.8	59.1
2018	182	13.2	13.7	47.3
2019	179	16.0	11.1	40.8
2020	182	16.2	11.2	25.8
2021	177	10.5	16.8	53.7
2022	173	10.5	16.4	45.7
2023	153	11.0	13.9	45.1

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 Northwest Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$323 (3.6%)	$8,639 (96.4%)	$8,962
2020	$502 (5.3%)	$8,960 (94.7%)	$9,462
2021	$1,255 (11.6%)	$9,561 (88.4%)	$10,816
2022	$1,843 (15.6%)	$9,988 (84.4%)	$11,832

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 790^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 512^th of 898 Elementary schools	18.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary)	48.1	73.1	25%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pettis County R-V)	48.1	73.1	25%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Elementary)	40.7	69.2	28.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pettis County R-V)	40.7	69.2	28.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary)	23.4	62.5	39.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pettis County R-V)	23.4	62.5	39.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Elementary)	50	14.8	35.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pettis County R-V)	50	14.8	35.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary)	22.6	14.3	8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pettis County R-V)	22.6	14.3	8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Elementary)	32.3	14.3	18%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pettis County R-V)	32.3	14.3	18%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary)	31.8	20.8	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pettis County R-V)	31.8	20.8	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	179	153	14.5%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	178	151	15.2%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.8%	45.1%	4.3%

Schools Near Northwest 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
Northwest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	407 W Tuck	Houstonia	65333	Pettis County	Pettis County R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 568-3315	153	11	13.9	45.1%	151 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	44.8	512^th of 898 public elementary schools	43.0%		19.2	746^th of 908 public elementary schools	17.8%	234	73.1	62.5	14.3	20.8	14.3	69.2		14.3		$11,832	$1,843	$9,989
Sweet Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	600 E. Marshall	Sweet Springs	65351	Saline County	Sweet Springs R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 335-6348	210	21	10.1	47.1%	204 (97.1%)	2 (1.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.8	561^st of 898 public elementary schools	37.5%					(n/a)	16.2	62.5		46.7		22.6		35.7		$12,013	$4,340	$7,672
La Monte Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	201 S Washington	La Monte	65337	Pettis County	La Monte R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 347-5621	177	16	10.7	68.4%	95 (53.7%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (41.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	30.1	658^th of 898 public elementary schools	26.7%		34.2	614^th of 908 public elementary schools	32.4%	44			29.1		20.9			29.2	30.0	$10,177	$1,667	$8,510
Pettis County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	22675 Depot Rd	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Pettis County R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 826-5385	113	18	6.4	100.0%	87 (77.0%)	1 (0.9%)	23 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)										$16,882	$1,511	$15,371
Concordia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	701 SW 4th St	Concordia	64020	Lafayette County	Concordia R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 463-2261	276	23	12.0	37.0%	248 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	10 (3.6%)	34.9	611^th of 898 public elementary schools	32.0%		43.6	521^st of 908 public elementary schools	42.6%	90		27.3	13.4	43.9	23.4		22.7	30.0	36.6	$12,208	$1,978	$10,230
Knob Noster Elementary	Public	K-5	405 E Wimer	Knob Noster	65336	Johnson County	Knob Noster R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 563-3019	502	28	18.2	37.5%	381 (75.9%)	19 (3.8%)	36 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	22 (4.4%)	34 (6.8%)	62.6	324^th of 898 public elementary schools	63.9%		60.3	358^th of 908 public elementary schools	60.6%	34	45.9	36.3	45.6		51.5	44.8	45.0	59.7		$9,530	$1,140	$8,390
Heber Hunt Elementary	Public	K-4	600 S Warren	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 826-1058	413	35	11.7	73.8%	226 (54.7%)	41 (9.9%)	87 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)	52 (12.6%)	62.7	322^nd of 898 public elementary schools	64.1%		57.6	382^nd of 908 public elementary schools	57.9%	60	51.0	43.7				45.8	46.9			$10,889	$2,005	$8,884
Horace Mann Elementary	Public	K-4	1100 W 16th	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 826-6441	260	24	10.8	71.9%	156 (60.0%)	11 (4.2%)	62 (23.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (11.9%)	79.7	142^nd of 898 public elementary schools	84.2%		79.1	165^th of 908 public elementary schools	81.8%	23	50.9	64.6				55.5				$12,037	$1,998	$10,039
Washington Elementary	Public	K-4	610 S Engineer	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 826-2216	199	24	8.2	86.9%	102 (51.3%)	10 (5.0%)	52 (26.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	34 (17.1%)	61.1	342^nd of 898 public elementary schools	61.9%		63.6	322^nd of 908 public elementary schools	64.5%	20	52.5	49.1				38.5				$11,954	$1,934	$10,020
Skyline Elementary	Public	K-4	2505 W 32nd St	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 826-8087	489	35	13.9	50.3%	395 (80.8%)	11 (2.2%)	38 (7.8%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	35 (7.2%)	67.7	277^th of 898 public elementary schools	69.2%		66.1	286^th of 908 public elementary schools	68.5%	9	41.3	48.0				49.1	66.3			$10,128	$1,575	$8,553

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Northwest Elementary ranks 512^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northwest Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 153 students attended Northwest Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Northwest Elementary?

Students at Northwest Elementary are 99% White, 1% Two or more races.

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Pettis County R-V

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