West Lane Elementary

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West Lane Elementary ranks 260 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Lane Elementary is a public elementary school in Jackson, Missouri, serving 385 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Jackson R-II School District, which is ranked 55 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

West Lane Elementary consistently ranks in the top 30-40% of Missouri elementary schools, with strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics. In 2022-2023, 50% of 3rd graders and 50.6% of 4th graders were proficient or better in math, compared to state averages of 41.1% and 43.8%, respectively. The school's English Language Arts scores are also above the state average. However, West Lane has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.21%) compared to nearby schools like East Elementary and South Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, West Lane has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (33.51%), lower than the state and district averages.

While West Lane Elementary outperforms other schools in the Jackson R-II School District, there may be opportunities to further improve its performance, especially in English Language Arts, and to enhance the school's diversity. Overall, West Lane Elementary is a high-performing school with strong academic outcomes, efficient resource allocation, and a stable student population, making it a standout in the region.

Detail:

Public K-4

338 N West Ln
Jackson, MO 63755-3096

(573) 243-9565

District: Jackson R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
260^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,579

Students who attend West Lane Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Jackson Middle
	Russell Hawkins Junior High
High:	Jackson Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 385

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Two or more races:

3.6%

African American:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Lane Elementary ranks better than 71% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson R-II School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.88. (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 (92.2%), two or more races (3.6%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Lane Elementary is 12.6, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Jackson R-II School District. (See more...)

Compare West Lane Elementary employs 30.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Lane Elementary is $12,579. 3 elementary schools in the Jackson R-II School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Lane Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Lane Elementary 260^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See West Lane Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Jackson R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson R-II 55^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Lane Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Lane Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	58.85	401^st	1074	62.7%
2007	59.34	405^th	1080	62.5%
2008	56.70	446^th	1084	58.9%
2009	65.62	306^th	1053	70.9%
2010	59.27	412^th	1066	61.4%
2011	66.22	343^rd	1088	68.5%
2012	68.36	313^th	1085	71.2%
2013	67.71	312^th	1108	71.8%
2014	60.04	411^th	1089	62.3%
2015	64.31	357^th	1058	66.3%
2016	67.11	282^nd	865	67.4%
2017	57.86	437^th	1032	57.7%
2018	54.38	475^th	1045	54.5%
2019	68.57	294^th	1052	72.1%
2021	79.64	147^th	901	83.7%
2022	82.46	134^th	908	85.2%
2023	68.88	260^th	898	71.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Lane Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.21	32^nd	107	70.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Lane Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	55.51	361^st	887	59.3%
2019	62.12	266^th	907	70.7%
2023	61.55	170^th	611	72.2%

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Rank History for White students at West Lane Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	42.56	525^th	898	41.5%
2019	59.38	331^st	917	63.9%
2021	70.11	182^nd	691	73.7%
2022	71.04	177^th	675	73.8%
2023	56.50	287^th	673	57.4%

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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 West Lane 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	621	621
1992	607	5	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	615
1993	633	7	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	644
1994	639	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	646
1995	510	9	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
1996	510	9	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
1997	555	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
1998	520	4	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	528
1999	383	3	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	389
2000	425	7	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
2001	444	11	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
2002	386	10	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
2003	386	10	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
2004	362	12	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	384
2005	377	14	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	399
2006	383	11	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
2007	442	12	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	463
2008	409	14	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	429
2009	415	20	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
2010	415	17	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	441
2011	441	16	5	9	4	0	11	0	486
2012	461	15	3	6	3	0	15	0	503
2013	461	7	7	14	3	0	20	0	512
2014	482	10	5	18	3	0	21	0	539
2015	507	13	5	12	1	0	23	0	561
2016	432	7	3	15	1	0	20	0	478
2017	471	9	2	11	1	0	22	0	516
2018	444	8	1	12	0	0	18	0	483
2019	308	3	0	6	0	0	11	0	328
2020	307	5	1	3	0	0	10	0	326
2021	324	5	2	4	1	1	12	0	349
2022	347	6	3	4	0	0	8	0	368
2023	355	9	5	2	0	0	14	0	385

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 West Lane Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	621	32.4	19.1	n/a
1992	615	31.3	19.6	21.5
1993	644	30.6	21.0	22.4
1994	646	30.7	21.0	24.1
1995	521	27.0	19.3	29
1996	521	27.0	19.3	29
1997	563	29.9	18.8	16.5
1998	528	27.3	19.3	18
1999	389	23.4	16.6	25.7
2000	437	24.0	18.2	25.6
2001	462	25.6	18.0	26.4
2002	401	24.5	16.4	30.7
2003	401	24.5	16.4	30.7
2004	384	20.2	19.0	31.8
2005	399	19.0	21.0	35.1
2006	401	20.7	19.4	39.9
2007	463	19.7	23.5	37.8
2008	429	26.4	16.3	34.7
2009	442	26.2	16.8	40.5
2010	441	26.7	16.4	44.4
2011	486	28.2	17.1	42.4
2012	503	27.6	18.1	45.5
2013	512	26.9	18.9	42.6
2014	539	30.3	17.7	44
2015	561	30.0	18.7	45.1
2016	478	28.0	17.0	41.2
2017	516	29.9	17.2	39.9
2018	483	27.7	17.4	36.4
2019	328	24.7	13.2	27.4
2020	326	26.2	12.4	29.4
2021	349	30.4	11.4	31.8
2022	368	30.1	12.1	27.4
2023	385	30.4	12.6	33.5

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 West Lane Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	621	32.4	19.1	n/a
1992	615	31.3	19.6	21.5
1993	644	30.6	21.0	22.4
1994	646	30.7	21.0	24.1
1995	521	27.0	19.3	29
1996	521	27.0	19.3	29
1997	563	29.9	18.8	16.5
1998	528	27.3	19.3	18
1999	389	23.4	16.6	25.7
2000	437	24.0	18.2	25.6
2001	462	25.6	18.0	26.4
2002	401	24.5	16.4	30.7
2003	401	24.5	16.4	30.7
2004	384	20.2	19.0	31.8
2005	399	19.0	21.0	35.1
2006	401	20.7	19.4	39.9
2007	463	19.7	23.5	37.8
2008	429	26.4	16.3	34.7
2009	442	26.2	16.8	40.5
2010	441	26.7	16.4	44.4
2011	486	28.2	17.1	42.4
2012	503	27.6	18.1	45.5
2013	512	26.9	18.9	42.6
2014	539	30.3	17.7	44
2015	561	30.0	18.7	45.1
2016	478	28.0	17.0	41.2
2017	516	29.9	17.2	39.9
2018	483	27.7	17.4	36.4
2019	328	24.7	13.2	27.4
2020	326	26.2	12.4	29.4
2021	349	30.4	11.4	31.8
2022	368	30.1	12.1	27.4
2023	385	30.4	12.6	33.5

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 West Lane Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$794 (8.2%)	$8,946 (91.8%)	$9,741
2020	$839 (7.8%)	$9,963 (92.2%)	$10,802
2021	$923 (7.8%)	$10,903 (92.2%)	$11,826
2022	$894 (7.1%)	$11,686 (92.9%)	$12,579

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Lane Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 294^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 260^th of 898 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Lane Elementary)	53.7	50	3.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson R-II)	39.1	51.5	12.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Lane Elementary)	62.7	48.1	14.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson R-II)	54	45.8	8.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Lane Elementary)	45.2	50.6	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson R-II)	42.6	53.7	11.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Lane Elementary)	64.5	53.9	10.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson R-II)	53.7	51.7	2%
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	328	385	17.4%
African American	3	9	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	5
Hispanic	6	2	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	308	355	15.3%
Two or More Races	11	14	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.4%	33.5%	6.1%

Schools Near West Lane Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (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 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
West Lane Elementary	Public	K-4	338 N West Ln	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-9565	385	30	12.6	33.5%	355 (92.2%)	9 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	68.9	260^th of 898 public elementary schools	71.0%		82.5	134^th of 908 public elementary schools	85.2%	126	50.0	50.6	48.1	53.9		$12,579	$894	$11,686
Orchard Drive Elementary	Public	K-4	1402 Orchard Dr	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 243-9555	388	28	13.8	52.1%	361 (93.0%)	8 (2.1%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	56.6	392^nd of 898 public elementary schools	56.3%		45.2	504^th of 908 public elementary schools	44.5%	112	45.5	49.5	34.9	47.2		$10,493	$463	$10,030
Gordonville Attendance Center	Public	K-2	614 East Adams St	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-9580	54	4	14.3	31.5%	52 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)								(n/a)						$13,762	$480	$13,282
South Elementary	Public	K-4	1701 S Hope St	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 243-9575	409	31	13.1	53.8%	351 (85.8%)	18 (4.4%)	17 (4.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.4%)	50	457^th of 898 public elementary schools	49.1%		49.2	463^rd of 908 public elementary schools	49.0%	6	36.4	52.8	36.9	38.4		$11,354	$573	$10,781
East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	455 N. Lacey Street	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-5271	717	47	15.1	31.2%	663 (92.5%)	13 (1.8%)	12 (1.7%)	13 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.1%)	81.9	131^st of 898 public elementary schools	85.4%		66.4	283^rd of 908 public elementary schools	68.8%	152	66.3	61.3	50.5	60.2		$14,915	$1,186	$13,730
North Elementary	Public	K-4	10730 State Hwy W	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 243-9590	265	19	14.2	43.0%	254 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)								(n/a)		54.2	62.2			$11,508	$445	$11,063
Millersville Attendance Center	Public	K-2	377 State Hwy B	Millersville	63766	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-9585	44	4	10.5	54.5%	43 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$13,775	$487	$13,288
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
Oak Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4198 State Hwy E	Oak Ridge	63769	Cape Girardeau County	Oak Ridge R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 266-3232	167	15	11.2	35.9%	167 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.8	822^nd of 898 public elementary schools	8.5%		18	759^th of 908 public elementary schools	16.4%	63	6.9	23.3	13.8	10.0	23.8	$9,324	$1,743	$7,581
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

Frequently Asked Questions about West Lane Elementary

Is West Lane Elementary a good school?

West Lane Elementary ranks 260^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of West Lane Elementary attend?

Students who attend West Lane Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jackson Middle
Middle : Russell Hawkins Junior High
High : Jackson Senior High

What is the racial makeup of West Lane Elementary?

Students at West Lane Elementary are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is West Lane Elementary in?

Jackson R-II

How many students attend West Lane Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 385 students attended West Lane Elementary.

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