Scott City Elementary

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Scott City Elementary ranks 640 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Scott City Elementary is a public elementary school located in Scott City, Missouri, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 270 students. The school is part of the Scott City R-I school district, which is ranked 134 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Scott City Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.59%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance consistently ranks in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the state averages and the nearby schools, such as South Elementary and Oran Elementary School, which outperform Scott City Elementary despite having similar student demographics and spending per student. Additionally, Scott City Elementary has a high percentage of students (over 60%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Despite the relatively high spending per student at Scott City Elementary, the school's academic performance remains significantly below the state averages and the nearby schools, such as Clippard Elementary and Alma Schrader Elementary, which have more diverse student populations and lower socioeconomic status, yet outperform Scott City Elementary in academic measures. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics and funding may be contributing to the academic performance of these schools, and Scott City Elementary may need to examine its instructional practices, curriculum, and other school-level factors to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

3000 Main St
Scott City, MO 63780-1111

(573) 264-2131

District: Scott City R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
640^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,865

Students who attend Scott City Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Scott City Middle
High:	Scott City High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 270

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scott City Elementary ranks worse than 71.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.94. (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 (92.6%), two or more races (3.7%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scott City Elementary is 12. (See more...)

Compare Scott City Elementary employs 22.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scott City Elementary is $11,865.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Scott City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott City Elementary 640^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Scott City Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Scott City R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott City R-I 134^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Scott City Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Scott City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	38.86	742^nd	1074	30.9%
2007	28.65	899^th	1080	16.8%
2008	16.46	1005^th	1084	7.3%
2009	26.99	868^th	1053	17.6%
2010	11.00	1006^th	1066	5.6%
2011	21.44	955^th	1088	12.2%
2012	27.68	898^th	1085	17.2%
2013	28.13	891^st	1108	19.6%
2014	36.81	774^th	1089	28.9%
2015	14.36	951^st	1058	10.1%
2016	31.47	651^st	865	24.7%
2017	13.48	930^th	1032	9.9%
2018	26.96	811^th	1045	22.4%
2019	19.65	897^th	1052	14.7%
2021	19.47	732^nd	901	18.8%
2022	22.51	717^th	908	21.0%
2023	31.94	640^th	898	28.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Scott City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	33.91	661^st	887	25.5%
2019	31.91	699^th	907	22.9%
2021	23.55	478^th	574	16.7%

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Rank History for White students at Scott City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	17.83	814^th	898	9.4%
2019	9.31	895^th	917	2.4%
2021	9.07	658^th	691	4.8%
2022	13.79	611^th	675	9.5%
2023	15.86	599^th	673	11.0%

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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 Scott City 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	458	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1993	465	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
1994	464	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	464
1995	494	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	494
1996	494	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	494
1997	508	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
1998	525	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
1999	467	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	467
2000	451	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
2001	474	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
2002	442	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	445
2003	442	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	445
2004	417	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
2005	411	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
2006	431	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
2007	407	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2008	334	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
2009	311	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2010	340	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2011	323	3	0	4	0	0	4	0	334
2012	318	1	0	4	1	0	5	0	329
2013	306	1	1	4	1	0	10	0	323
2014	331	3	0	3	1	0	13	0	351
2015	317	2	1	3	1	0	12	0	336
2016	317	2	1	3	1	0	15	0	339
2017	338	2	1	7	1	0	13	0	362
2018	326	2	1	6	0	0	13	0	348
2019	287	4	1	5	1	0	7	0	305
2020	297	3	1	4	1	0	11	0	317
2021	264	1	0	2	0	0	9	0	276
2022	234	1	0	3	0	0	9	0	247
2023	250	1	0	8	1	0	10	0	270

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 Scott City Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	453	25.8	17.5	n/a
1992	458	24.8	18.4	32.1
1993	465	26.7	17.4	43.9
1994	464	26.7	17.4	51.9
1995	494	28.7	17.2	51.8
1996	494	28.7	17.2	51.8
1997	508	30.7	16.5	32.1
1998	525	32.0	16.4	32.8
1999	467	32.3	14.5	47.3
2000	453	31.9	14.2	42.6
2001	474	31.9	14.9	48.1
2002	445	32.2	13.8	50.6
2003	445	32.2	13.8	50.6
2004	422	30.9	13.7	51.9
2005	415	33.9	12.2	58.6
2006	431	35.0	12.3	52.7
2007	408	33.0	12.4	51
2008	339	28.0	12.1	54.3
2009	316	28.0	11.3	60.1
2010	345	28.3	12.1	57.7
2011	334	25.8	12.9	58.7
2012	329	23.8	13.7	61.7
2013	323	22.7	14.1	61.6
2014	351	21.6	16.2	62.7
2015	336	25.0	13.4	61.3
2016	339	25.0	13.5	58.1
2017	362	27.1	13.3	63
2018	348	26.7	13.0	65.8
2019	305	24.6	12.3	63.6
2020	317	24.1	13.1	71.3
2021	276	26.5	10.4	66.7
2022	247	26.6	9.2	54.7
2023	270	22.5	12.0	64.1

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 Scott City Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	453	25.8	17.5	n/a
1992	458	24.8	18.4	32.1
1993	465	26.7	17.4	43.9
1994	464	26.7	17.4	51.9
1995	494	28.7	17.2	51.8
1996	494	28.7	17.2	51.8
1997	508	30.7	16.5	32.1
1998	525	32.0	16.4	32.8
1999	467	32.3	14.5	47.3
2000	453	31.9	14.2	42.6
2001	474	31.9	14.9	48.1
2002	445	32.2	13.8	50.6
2003	445	32.2	13.8	50.6
2004	422	30.9	13.7	51.9
2005	415	33.9	12.2	58.6
2006	431	35.0	12.3	52.7
2007	408	33.0	12.4	51
2008	339	28.0	12.1	54.3
2009	316	28.0	11.3	60.1
2010	345	28.3	12.1	57.7
2011	334	25.8	12.9	58.7
2012	329	23.8	13.7	61.7
2013	323	22.7	14.1	61.6
2014	351	21.6	16.2	62.7
2015	336	25.0	13.4	61.3
2016	339	25.0	13.5	58.1
2017	362	27.1	13.3	63
2018	348	26.7	13.0	65.8
2019	305	24.6	12.3	63.6
2020	317	24.1	13.1	71.3
2021	276	26.5	10.4	66.7
2022	247	26.6	9.2	54.7
2023	270	22.5	12.0	64.1

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 Scott City Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$258 (3.1%)	$8,031 (96.9%)	$8,289
2020	$243 (3.2%)	$7,465 (96.8%)	$7,708
2021	$975 (10.7%)	$8,175 (89.3%)	$9,150
2022	$2,158 (18.2%)	$9,706 (81.8%)	$11,865

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scott City Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 897^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 640^th of 898 Elementary schools	14%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Scott City Elementary)	18.7	13	5.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Scott City R-I)	18.7	13	5.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Scott City Elementary)	35.6	42.6	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Scott City R-I)	35.6	42.6	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Scott City Elementary)	26.7	25.9	0.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Scott City R-I)	26.7	25.9	0.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Scott City Elementary)	40	38.9	1.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Scott City R-I)	40	38.9	1.1%
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	305	270	11.5%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	5	8	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	287	250	12.9%
Two or More Races	7	10	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.6%	64.1%	0.5%

Schools Near Scott City 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
Scott City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	3000 Main St	Scott City	63780	Scott County	Scott City R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 264-2131	270	23	12.0	64.1%	250 (92.6%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	31.9	640^th of 898 public elementary schools	28.7%		22.5	717^th of 908 public elementary schools	21.0%	77	13.0	25.9				42.6	38.9			$11,865	$2,158	$9,706
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	520 S Minnesota	Cape Girardeau	63703	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 334-2030	483	44	11.0	10.1%	145 (30.0%)	215 (44.5%)	34 (7.0%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (17.0%)	10.4	813^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.5%		13.6	798^th of 908 public elementary schools	12.1%	15	10.8	10.5				25.0	17.1			$12,085	$2,054	$10,031
Kelso Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	820 State Hwy A	Benton	63736	Scott County	Kelso C-7	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 545-3357	191	14	13.7	25.1%	185 (96.9%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$10,372	$1,517	$8,854
Franklin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1550 Themis	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 335-5456	217	28	7.6	1.4%	58 (26.7%)	105 (48.4%)	22 (10.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (13.8%)	26.2	696^th of 898 public elementary schools	22.5%		31.1	640^th of 908 public elementary schools	29.5%	56	25.0	37.5				9.6	40.0			$14,096	$1,497	$12,599
Chaffee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	408 Elliott Ave	Chaffee	63740	Scott County	Chaffee R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 887-3244	336	29	11.5	47.0%	320 (95.2%)	11 (3.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	27.7	687^th of 898 public elementary schools	23.5%		23	711^th of 908 public elementary schools	21.7%	24		19.6	19.5	40.9	24.4		19.6	31.7	28.5	$9,586	$1,333	$8,254
Clippard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2880 Hopper Rd	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 334-5720	470	43	11.0	0.6%	181 (38.5%)	154 (32.8%)	59 (12.6%)	18 (3.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (11.9%)	29.4	665^th of 898 public elementary schools	25.9%		30.5	647^th of 908 public elementary schools	28.7%	18	29.7	25.3				34.1	32.1			$14,104	$1,651	$12,453
Alma Schrader Elementary	Public	K-4	1360 Randol	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	No	(573) 335-5310	351	29	12.2	0.9%	245 (69.8%)	47 (13.4%)	17 (4.8%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.1%)	67.9	275^th of 898 public elementary schools	69.4%		58.4	377^th of 908 public elementary schools	58.5%	102	44.6	43.8				60.8	51.6			$10,326	$1,322	$9,004
Blanchard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1829 N Sprigg St	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 335-3030	296	30	9.8	1.0%	153 (51.7%)	81 (27.4%)	11 (3.7%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (15.2%)								(n/a)	71.5	52.8								$10,713	$1,162	$9,551
Oran Elementary School	Public	K-6	310 Church St	Oran	63771	Scott County	Oran R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 262-3435	143	12	12.4	52.4%	128 (89.5%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.0%)								(n/a)				82.3						$8,899	$1,066	$7,833
Delta Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	124 E McKinley	Delta	63744	Cape Girardeau County	Delta R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 794-2440	105	11	9.8	54.3%	104 (99.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		38.1								$13,143	$4,231	$8,912

Frequently Asked Questions about Scott City Elementary

What district is Scott City Elementary in?

Scott City R-I

Is Scott City Elementary a good school?

Scott City Elementary ranks 640^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Scott City Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 270 students attended Scott City Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Scott City Elementary?

Students at Scott City Elementary are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Scott City Elementary attend?

Students who attend Scott City Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Scott City Middle
High : Scott City High

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