Is Randall Elementary a good school?

Randall Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.9% of Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Randall Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 280 students attended Randall Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Randall Elementary?

Students at Randall Elementary are 41% White, 25% African American, 22% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Randall Elementary attend?

Students who attend Randall Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Bingham Middle Middle : Bridger Middle High : William Chrisman High

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 236 out of 386 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Randall Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Missouri elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school faces significant challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 31.7% to 38.5%), well-below-average academic performance (only 14.1% of 3rd graders were proficient in Math in 2023-2024, compared to 40.8% statewide), and an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (79.21% to 88.08%). In comparison, nearby schools in the district, such as Blackburn Elementary, Little Blue Elementary, and Glendale Elementary, generally perform better on these metrics, though they still struggle to meet state and district averages.

The low performance and high-need student population at Randall Elementary present both challenges and opportunities. Addressing the underlying issues of chronic absenteeism and supporting students from low-income families could be crucial for improving academic outcomes. Collaboration with higher-performing schools, as well as the district and state, could help identify and implement best practices to support the unique needs of Randall Elementary's students and community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

509 Jennings Rd
Independence, MO 64056-1813

(816) 521-5445

District: Independence 30

SchoolDigger Rank:
762^nd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,433

Students who attend Randall Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bingham Middle
	Bridger Middle
High:	William Chrisman High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 280

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.1%

African American:

24.6%

Hispanic:

21.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Randall Elementary ranks worse than 84.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 16^th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.85. (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 Student population at Randall Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.1%), African American (24.6%), Hispanic (21.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Randall Elementary is 12, which is the 3^rd best among 19 elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)

Compare Randall Elementary employs 23.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Randall Elementary is $14,433, which is the 2^nd highest among 19 elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Randall Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Randall Elementary 762^nd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Randall Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Independence 30:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence 30 236^th of 386 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
2006	48.18	586^th	1074	45.4%
2007	31.60	868^th	1080	19.6%
2008	17.85	996^th	1084	8.1%
2009	36.07	766^th	1053	27.3%
2010	32.56	820^th	1066	23.1%
2011	31.47	852^nd	1088	21.7%
2012	14.89	983^rd	1085	9.4%
2013	25.35	928^th	1108	16.2%
2014	25.24	904^th	1089	17.0%
2015	33.37	781^st	1058	26.2%
2016	17.18	750^th	865	13.3%
2017	10.45	960^th	1032	7.0%
2018	11.54	948^th	1045	9.3%
2019	12.09	953^rd	1052	9.4%
2021	12.14	796^th	901	11.7%
2022	14.87	790^th	908	13.0%
2023	13.55	785^th	898	12.6%
2024	16.85	762^nd	906	15.9%

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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
2018	20.98	778^th	887	12.3%
2019	23.17	792^nd	907	12.7%
2021	30.10	430^th	574	25.1%
2022	27.31	416^th	532	21.8%
2023	30.34	461^st	611	24.5%
2024	33.39	439^th	625	29.8%

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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	227^th	243	6.6%
2019	6.64	247^th	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
2018	15.17	840^th	898	6.5%
2019	19.57	820^th	917	10.6%
2023	9.10	642^nd	673	4.6%
2024	21.12	557^th	668	16.6%

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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 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
2024	115	69	0	61	1	5	29	0	280

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
2024	280	23.3	12.0	86.4

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
2024	280	23.3	12.0	86.4

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Randall Elementary)	22.5	12	10.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)	38.5	28.3	10.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Randall Elementary)	22.5	24	1.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)	44	36.4	7.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Randall Elementary)	14.9	14.8	0.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)	43.3	30.1	13.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Randall Elementary)	23.5	25.5	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)	47.1	38.1	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Randall Elementary)	21.9	21.6	0.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)	37.2	35.6	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Randall Elementary)	25	16.3	8.7%
5th Grade Science (Independence 30)	42.4	38.1	4.3%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Randall Elementary)	37.5	13.5	24%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)	46.6	39.5	7.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	256	260	1.6%
African American	61	64	4.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	36	40	11.1%
Pacific Islander	1	7	600%
White	122	109	10.7%
Two or More Races	36	39	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84%	88.1%	4.1%

Schools Near Randall 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
Randall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	509 Jennings Rd	Independence	64056	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5445	280	23	12.0	86.4%	115 (41.1%)	69 (24.6%)	61 (21.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)	29 (10.4%)	16.8	762^nd of 906 public elementary schools	15.9%		13.6	785^th of 898 public elementary schools	12.6%	23	14.1	19.2	12.0		14.0	41.2		$14,433	$3,298	$11,136
Sunshine Center	Public	PK	18400 East Salisbury Road	Independence	64056	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	No	(816) 461-0893	96	0		46.9%	60 (62.5%)	10 (10.4%)	16 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (10.4%)								(n/a)
Ott Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1525 N Noland Rd	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5435	385	26	15.0	77.4%	224 (58.2%)	46 (11.9%)	83 (21.6%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	21 (5.5%)	46.2	495^th of 906 public elementary schools	45.4%		49.1	468^th of 898 public elementary schools	47.9%	27	26.1	35.4	45.4	40.8	29.6	39.2	48.4	$11,810	$2,567	$9,243
Mill Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2601 N Liberty St	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5420	274	18	15.5	70.4%	161 (58.8%)	36 (13.1%)	45 (16.4%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	25 (9.1%)	70.8	246^th of 906 public elementary schools	72.8%		62.3	332^nd of 898 public elementary schools	63.0%	86	53.3	55.0	49.0	52.7	47.6	45.0	49.0	$13,228	$3,469	$9,758
Spring Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20404 E Truman Rd	Independence	64056	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5455	245	21	11.4	67.8%	150 (61.2%)	28 (11.4%)	38 (15.5%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.8%)	42.9	529^th of 906 public elementary schools	41.6%		43.2	533^rd of 898 public elementary schools	40.6%	4	30.0	23.4			47.5	42.8	41.0	$13,600	$4,250	$9,350
Thomas Hart Benton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	429 S Leslie	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5390	397	26	15.5	88.4%	191 (48.1%)	79 (19.9%)	90 (22.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.1%)	42.1	540^th of 906 public elementary schools	40.4%		49.5	466^th of 898 public elementary schools	48.1%	74	34.6	32.6	36.9	40.7	29.2	36.7	46.2	$11,974	$2,784	$9,190
Blackburn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17302 E R D Mize Rd	Independence	64057	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5395	365	28	13.1	46.8%	214 (58.6%)	50 (13.7%)	59 (16.2%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	35 (9.6%)	57	379^th of 906 public elementary schools	58.2%		53	419^th of 898 public elementary schools	53.3%	40	46.8	54.5	36.1	37.8	40.8		43.0	$11,968	$2,436	$9,532
Little Blue Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2020 Quail Drive	Independence	64057	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5480	281	23	12.0	53.7%	168 (59.8%)	47 (16.7%)	35 (12.5%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.4%)	20 (7.1%)	41.3	549^th of 906 public elementary schools	39.4%		55.1	397^th of 898 public elementary schools	55.8%	152	41.8	28.5	18.7	28.0	46.5		44.1	$14,708	$4,029	$10,680
Glendale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2611 S Lee's Summit Rd	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5510	391	29	13.5	73.1%	210 (53.7%)	66 (16.9%)	74 (18.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	35 (9.0%)	54.6	401^st of 906 public elementary schools	55.7%		57.3	382^nd of 898 public elementary schools	57.5%	19	48.7	43.4	43.9	33.7	39.6		40.5	$11,625	$2,525	$9,100
Bryant Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	827 W College	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5400	227	16	14.3	74.0%	108 (47.6%)	15 (6.6%)	89 (39.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.6%)	16	768^th of 906 public elementary schools	15.2%		37	589^th of 898 public elementary schools	34.4%	179	19.1	20.1	11.4	20.1	19.6	24.3	29.5	$12,504	$2,812	$9,692

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