Randall Elementary

Summary:

Randall Elementary is a public elementary school in Independence, Missouri, serving 260 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Independence 30 School District, which is ranked 235 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Randall Elementary consistently performs below the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with only 12-25% of students proficient or better in Math and English Language Arts, compared to 28-40% for the district and 39-46% for the state. The school has a very high percentage of students from low-income families, with 88.08% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools. Randall Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Missouri elementary schools, placing it in the lowest 1-star or 0-star rating category from SchoolDigger. The performance of specific student subgroups, such as African American and White students, is also very low compared to state and district averages.

The nearby schools in the Independence 30 district, such as Blackburn Elementary, Little Blue Elementary, and Ott Elementary, perform significantly better than Randall Elementary on standardized tests, with proficiency rates 20-30 percentage points higher. The high percentage of students from low-income families and the school's low statewide ranking suggest that socioeconomic factors and resource constraints may be contributing to Randall Elementary's academic struggles, which have persisted for many years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 509 Jennings Rd
       Independence, MO  64056-1813


(816) 521-5445

District: Independence 30

SchoolDigger Rank:
785th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,433 Help


Students who attend Randall Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bingham Middle
    Bridger Middle
High:    William Chrisman High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  260

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.9%
African American:
24.6%
Hispanic:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.1% Help


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Compare Details Randall Elementary ranks worse than 87.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 18th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.55. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Randall Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.9%), African American (24.6%), Hispanic (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Randall Elementary is 12.3, which is the 2nd best among 19 elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Randall Elementary is $14,433, which is the 2nd highest among 19 elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Randall Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Randall Elementary 785th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Randall Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Independence 30:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence 30 235th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Randall Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Randall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.18 586th 1074 45.4%
2007 31.60 868th 1080 19.6%
2008 17.85 996th 1084 8.1%
2009 36.07 766th 1053 27.3%
2010 32.56 820th 1066 23.1%
2011 31.47 852nd 1088 21.7%
2012 14.89 983rd 1085 9.4%
2013 25.35 928th 1108 16.2%
2014 25.24 904th 1089 17.0%
2015 33.37 781st 1058 26.2%
2016 17.18 750th 865 13.3%
2017 10.45 960th 1032 7.0%
2018 11.54 948th 1045 9.3%
2019 12.09 953rd 1052 9.4%
2021 12.14 796th 901 11.7%
2022 14.87 790th 908 13.0%
2023 13.55 785th 898 12.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Randall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.98 778th 887 12.3%
2019 23.17 792nd 907 12.7%
2021 30.10 430th 574 25.1%
2022 27.31 416th 532 21.8%
2023 30.34 461st 611 24.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Randall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.02 227th 243 6.6%
2019 6.64 247th 250 1.2%
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Rank History for White students at Randall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.17 840th 898 6.5%
2019 19.57 820th 917 10.6%
2023 9.10 642nd 673 4.6%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Randall 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 403 403
1992 361 38 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1993 333 28 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1994 311 28 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1995 296 32 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1996 296 32 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1997 306 38 6 16 1 n/a n/a 0 367
1998 312 39 9 19 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1999 297 41 8 14 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2000 278 53 4 13 2 n/a n/a 0 350
2001 225 46 16 13 2 n/a n/a 0 302
2002 246 54 12 18 5 n/a n/a 0 335
2003 246 54 12 18 5 n/a n/a 0 335
2004 252 58 17 22 2 n/a n/a 0 351
2005 228 58 17 26 8 n/a n/a 0 337
2006 229 60 15 24 3 n/a n/a 0 331
2007 199 67 15 21 2 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 222 68 14 34 3 n/a n/a 0 341
2009 204 51 9 46 6 n/a n/a 0 316
2010 179 63 10 43 4 n/a n/a 0 299
2011 162 62 1 42 4 6 21 0 298
2012 165 54 0 48 7 3 34 0 311
2013 155 49 0 43 3 6 46 0 302
2014 152 71 0 40 4 3 46 0 316
2015 136 64 0 36 3 4 43 0 286
2016 135 62 0 43 1 1 41 0 283
2017 135 80 0 25 0 0 38 0 278
2018 143 90 0 35 0 0 37 0 305
2019 122 61 0 36 0 1 36 0 256
2020 140 74 0 34 0 0 45 0 293
2021 133 69 0 46 1 7 40 0 296
2022 127 63 0 48 1 8 32 0 279
2023 109 64 0 40 1 7 39 0 260

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 Randall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 403 22.7 17.7 n/a
1992 409 21.7 18.8 21.5
1993 367 19.8 18.5 47.4
1994 346 18.5 18.7 40.8
1995 342 22.0 15.5 40.9
1996 342 22.0 15.5 40.9
1997 367 24.3 15.1 50.7
1998 379 26.9 14.1 46.2
1999 360 25.7 14.0 0
2000 350 24.8 14.1 60
2001 302 22.3 13.5 60.6
2002 335 22.7 14.8 60.3
2003 335 22.7 14.8 60.3
2004 351 23.6 14.9 57.3
2005 337 26.9 12.5 74.8
2006 331 25.9 12.8 69.8
2007 304 24.8 12.3 67.8
2008 341 21.0 16.2 64.5
2009 316 22.8 13.8 66.1
2010 299 23.2 12.8 72.2
2011 298 20.7 14.3 70.1
2012 311 20.5 15.1 76.2
2013 302 16.6 18.1 76.5
2014 316 17.0 18.5 84.5
2015 286 18.0 15.8 80.4
2016 283 19.0 14.8 86.9
2017 278 19.0 14.6 83.8
2018 305 22.0 13.8 88.2
2019 256 19.5 13.1 84
2020 293 20.5 14.2 87.4
2021 296 22.3 13.2 87.8
2022 279 22.3 12.5 79.2
2023 260 21.0 12.3 88.1

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 Randall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 403 22.7 17.7 n/a
1992 409 21.7 18.8 21.5
1993 367 19.8 18.5 47.4
1994 346 18.5 18.7 40.8
1995 342 22.0 15.5 40.9
1996 342 22.0 15.5 40.9
1997 367 24.3 15.1 50.7
1998 379 26.9 14.1 46.2
1999 360 25.7 14.0 0
2000 350 24.8 14.1 60
2001 302 22.3 13.5 60.6
2002 335 22.7 14.8 60.3
2003 335 22.7 14.8 60.3
2004 351 23.6 14.9 57.3
2005 337 26.9 12.5 74.8
2006 331 25.9 12.8 69.8
2007 304 24.8 12.3 67.8
2008 341 21.0 16.2 64.5
2009 316 22.8 13.8 66.1
2010 299 23.2 12.8 72.2
2011 298 20.7 14.3 70.1
2012 311 20.5 15.1 76.2
2013 302 16.6 18.1 76.5
2014 316 17.0 18.5 84.5
2015 286 18.0 15.8 80.4
2016 283 19.0 14.8 86.9
2017 278 19.0 14.6 83.8
2018 305 22.0 13.8 88.2
2019 256 19.5 13.1 84
2020 293 20.5 14.2 87.4
2021 296 22.3 13.2 87.8
2022 279 22.3 12.5 79.2
2023 260 21.0 12.3 88.1

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 Randall Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,922 (14.9%) $11,011 (85.1%) $12,934
2020 $2,024 (17.1%) $9,836 (82.9%) $11,861
2021 $1,764 (15.2%) $9,865 (84.8%) $11,630
2022 $3,298 (22.9%) $11,136 (77.2%) $14,433

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Randall Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 953rd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 785th of 898 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Randall Elementary)22.512
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)38.528.3
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Randall Elementary)22.524
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)4436.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Randall Elementary)14.914.8
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)43.330.1
 13.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Randall Elementary)23.525.5
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)47.138.1
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Randall Elementary)21.921.6
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)37.235.6
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Randall Elementary)2516.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Independence 30)42.438.1
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Randall Elementary)37.513.5
 24%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)46.639.5
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students256260
 1.6%
African American6164
 4.9%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic3640
 11.1%
Pacific Islander17
 600%
White122109
 10.7%
Two or More Races3639
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84%88.1%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Randall Elementary

Students at Randall Elementary are 42% White, 25% African American, 15% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 260 students attended Randall Elementary.

Randall Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.6% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students who attend Randall Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bingham Middle
Middle : Bridger Middle
High : William Chrisman High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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