Abraham Mallinson Elementary

Summary:

Abraham Mallinson Elementary is a public elementary school in Sugar Creek, Missouri, serving 272 students in grades 2-5. 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.

Despite increased per-student spending in recent years, Abraham Mallinson Elementary consistently underperforms compared to nearby schools and the state average. The school has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.9% to 33.9%, and low student proficiency on standardized tests, with only 27.4% of 4th-graders proficient in math, compared to 32% for the district and 44.4% for the state. As a result, the school has been ranked in the bottom 25% of Missouri elementary schools for several years and maintains a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to other schools in the Independence 30 School District, such as Mill Creek Elementary and Thomas Hart Benton Elementary, Abraham Mallinson Elementary consistently underperforms, suggesting that the school may need to implement comprehensive strategies to address the challenges faced by its high-needs student population and improve educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public 2-5

709 North Forest Ave
Sugar Creek, MO 64054-2319

(816) 521-5530

District: Independence 30

SchoolDigger Rank:
798^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,649

Students who attend Abraham Mallinson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
High:	Van Horn High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 275

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.3%

Hispanic:

29.1%

African American:

14.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Abraham Mallinson Elementary ranks worse than 88.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.35. (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 Abraham Mallinson Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.3%), Hispanic (29.1%), African American (14.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Abraham Mallinson Elementary is 14.2, which is the 8^th best among 19 elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)

Compare Abraham Mallinson Elementary employs 19.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Abraham Mallinson Elementary is $12,649, which is the 11^th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Abraham Mallinson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Abraham Mallinson Elementary 798^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Abraham Mallinson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic 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 Abraham Mallinson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Abraham Mallinson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2015	22.48	889^th	1058	16.0%
2016	17.45	749^th	865	13.4%
2017	18.95	889^th	1032	13.9%
2018	16.19	921^st	1045	11.9%
2019	14.64	936^th	1052	11.0%
2021	27.63	676^th	901	25.0%
2022	27.10	675^th	908	25.7%
2023	22.54	723^rd	898	19.5%
2024	13.35	798^th	906	11.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Abraham Mallinson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	25.15	751^st	887	15.3%
2019	22.22	796^th	907	12.2%
2021	42.26	312^th	574	45.6%
2022	42.81	284^th	532	46.6%
2023	43.23	333^rd	611	45.5%
2024	25.92	503^rd	625	19.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Abraham Mallinson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	35.93	71^st	105	32.4%
2019	21.99	106^th	120	11.7%
2021	20.25	39^th	42	7.1%
2022	67.50	5^th	45	88.9%
2023	46.64	14^th	40	65.0%
2024	36.38	29^th	45	35.6%

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Rank History for White students at Abraham Mallinson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	7.71	885^th	898	1.4%
2019	9.72	893^rd	917	2.6%
2021	19.48	588^th	691	14.9%
2023	14.98	609^th	673	9.5%
2024	8.69	642^nd	668	3.9%

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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, August 19, 2020

The teachers and principal have worked diligently with my son over the past 3 years to help him become and overcome a lot of obstacles. I feel very lucky to have these caring individuals teaching my son. Even the administration, front office, etc. is always extremely helpful and I am looking forward to my younger son attending when he is of age Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Both of my youngest grandkids have attended here. Both of them loved it here. I have been very pleased with the caring staff and office personnel Close Quote

Enrollment information for Abraham Mallinson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	187	16	1	75	3	8	22	312
2015	203	22	0	89	3	8	23	348
2016	209	20	2	82	2	4	27	346
2017	229	25	2	91	0	3	28	378
2018	203	15	1	91	0	3	29	342
2019	201	35	3	88	0	4	46	377
2020	164	43	3	77	0	2	36	325
2021	149	44	5	68	0	1	32	299
2022	122	32	3	63	1	1	37	259
2023	116	36	2	80	2	0	36	272
2024	119	39	3	80	0	0	34	275

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 Abraham Mallinson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	312	17.9	17.4	86.9
2015	348	19.0	18.3	85.3
2016	346	22.0	15.7	87.6
2017	378	25.5	14.8	84.4
2018	342	23.5	14.5	89.8
2019	377	24.5	15.3	83.8
2020	325	23.0	14.1	83.4
2021	299	19.9	14.9	83.9
2022	259	17.1	15.0	77.2
2023	272	15.9	17.1	80.1
2024	275	19.2	14.2	85.8

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 Abraham Mallinson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	312	17.9	17.4	86.9
2015	348	19.0	18.3	85.3
2016	346	22.0	15.7	87.6
2017	378	25.5	14.8	84.4
2018	342	23.5	14.5	89.8
2019	377	24.5	15.3	83.8
2020	325	23.0	14.1	83.4
2021	299	19.9	14.9	83.9
2022	259	17.1	15.0	77.2
2023	272	15.9	17.1	80.1
2024	275	19.2	14.2	85.8

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 Abraham Mallinson Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,198 (12.9%)	$8,096 (87.1%)	$9,294
2020	$1,417 (13.6%)	$9,010 (86.4%)	$10,428
2021	$1,795 (16.8%)	$8,912 (83.2%)	$10,707
2022	$2,672 (21.1%)	$9,977 (78.9%)	$12,649

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Abraham Mallinson 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 936^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 723^rd of 898 Elementary schools	8.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Abraham Mallinson Elementary)	21.5	6.8	14.7%
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 (Abraham Mallinson Elementary)	34.4	22	12.4%
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 (Abraham Mallinson Elementary)	29.9	23.6	6.3%
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 (Abraham Mallinson Elementary)	31.8	27.1	4.7%
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 (Abraham Mallinson Elementary)	15.1	24	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)	37.2	35.6	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Abraham Mallinson Elementary)	22.6	27.8	5.2%
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 (Abraham Mallinson Elementary)	26.6	34.6	8%
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	377	272	27.9%
African American	35	36	2.9%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	88	80	9.1%
Pacific Islander	4	0	100%
White	201	116	42.3%
Two or More Races	46	36	21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.8%	80.1%	3.7%

Schools Near Abraham Mallinson 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 Mathematics 6th 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Abraham Mallinson Elementary	Public	2-5	709 North Forest Ave	Sugar Creek	64054	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5530	275	19	14.2	85.8%	119 (43.3%)	39 (14.2%)	80 (29.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.4%)	13.4	798^th of 906 public elementary schools	11.9%		22.5	723^rd of 898 public elementary schools	19.5%	75		27.4	17.0			18.7		13.7		15.8			$12,649	$2,672	$9,977
Sugar Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	11424 Gill St	Sugar Creek	64054	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5460	138	9	15.4	84.8%	57 (41.3%)	23 (16.7%)	38 (27.5%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	17 (12.3%)								(n/a)													$13,935	$3,278	$10,657
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
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
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
Fairmount Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	120 N Cedar Ave	Independence	64053	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5405	330	21	15.9	84.8%	132 (40.0%)	34 (10.3%)	142 (43.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	18 (5.5%)	23.2	704^th of 906 public elementary schools	22.3%		29	669^th of 898 public elementary schools	25.5%	35	17.4	33.3	20.1			23.8		13.6	41.1	27.9			$12,125	$2,872	$9,253
Procter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1403 W Linden Ave	Independence	64052	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5440	200	16	12.6	85.0%	96 (48.0%)	32 (16.0%)	47 (23.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	20 (10.0%)	20.3	731^st of 906 public elementary schools	19.3%		23.6	713^th of 898 public elementary schools	20.6%	18	28.1	25.8	21.5			18.0		27.9		17.9			$13,578	$2,860	$10,718
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
Santa Fe Trail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 S Windsor St	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5450	356	24	14.9	72.2%	198 (55.6%)	40 (11.2%)	75 (21.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	35 (9.8%)	45.6	502^nd of 906 public elementary schools	44.6%		28.2	680^th of 898 public elementary schools	24.3%	178	38.6	45.5				41.8		37.4	36.9	30.9			$12,723	$2,310	$10,413
Kc International-Wallace	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	414 Wallace Ave	Kansas City	64125	Jackson County	Kc International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 242-4206	654	86	7.6	100.0%	22 (3.4%)	344 (52.6%)	170 (26.0%)	83 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	32 (4.9%)	9.7	839^th of 906 public elementary schools	7.4%		7.5	850^th of 898 public elementary schools	5.3%	11	10.9	11.2	15.6	22.9	23.0	12.8	19.9	4.8	11.9	13.3	18.1	22.5	$17,052	$2,141	$14,911

Frequently Asked Questions about Abraham Mallinson Elementary

What district is Abraham Mallinson Elementary in?

Independence 30

Is Abraham Mallinson Elementary a good school?

Abraham Mallinson Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.9% of Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Abraham Mallinson Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 275 students attended Abraham Mallinson Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Abraham Mallinson Elementary attend?

Students who attend Abraham Mallinson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
High : Van Horn High

What is the racial makeup of Abraham Mallinson Elementary?

Students at Abraham Mallinson Elementary are 43% White, 29% Hispanic, 14% African American, 12% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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