South Elementary

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South Elementary ranks 457 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Elementary is a public elementary school located in Jackson, Missouri, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 409 students. The school is part of the Jackson R-II School District, which is ranked 55 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While South Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (85.82%) compared to the nearby schools, its performance on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the percentage of 3rd and 4th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics and English Language Arts was below the Jackson R-II district and Missouri state averages. Additionally, South Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.41% to 53.79% over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, South Elementary's spending per student has increased from $8,703 in 2018-2019 to $11,354 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the spending per student at Orchard Drive Elementary, but lower than the spending at East Elementary and Millersville Attendance Center. Additionally, while South Elementary's overall performance is lower than the district and state averages, the school performs relatively well for students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 30% of Missouri elementary schools in this category.

Detail:

Public K-4

1701 S Hope St
Jackson, MO 63755-2819

(573) 243-9575

District: Jackson R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
457^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,354

Students who attend South Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 409

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.8%

African American:

4.4%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Elementary ranks worse than 50.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson R-II School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.02. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.8%), African American (4.4%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Elementary is 13.1, which is the 3^rd best among 4 elementary schools in the Jackson R-II School District. (See more...)

Compare South Elementary employs 31.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Elementary is $11,354. 5 elementary schools in the Jackson R-II School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Elementary 457^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See South Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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 South Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	72.27	217^th	1074	79.8%
2007	72.95	201^st	1080	81.4%
2008	70.72	237^th	1084	78.1%
2009	74.08	206^th	1053	80.4%
2010	76.71	192^nd	1066	82.0%
2011	79.17	159^th	1088	85.4%
2012	84.25	92^nd	1085	91.5%
2013	80.12	140^th	1108	87.4%
2014	74.52	218^th	1089	80.0%
2015	62.24	384^th	1058	63.7%
2016	60.97	353^rd	865	59.2%
2017	59.90	405^th	1032	60.8%
2018	56.73	443^rd	1045	57.6%
2019	43.14	616^th	1052	41.4%
2021	44.96	521^st	901	42.2%
2022	49.24	463^rd	908	49.0%
2023	50.02	457^th	898	49.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	54.49	379^th	887	57.3%
2019	32.99	684^th	907	24.6%
2021	55.22	202^nd	574	64.8%
2022	46.08	253^rd	532	52.4%
2023	60.84	178^th	611	70.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	67.12	76^th	251	69.7%

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Rank History for White students at South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	43.84	509^th	898	43.3%
2019	30.06	689^th	917	24.9%
2021	26.34	540^th	691	21.9%
2022	37.30	448^th	675	33.6%
2023	34.81	449^th	673	33.3%

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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 South Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	426	6	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	434
2000	479	7	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	488
2001	525	5	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	534
2002	519	5	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	539
2003	519	5	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	539
2004	483	8	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	504
2005	471	9	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	492
2006	492	8	4	5	2	n/a	n/a	511
2007	483	21	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	516
2008	591	23	8	13	1	n/a	n/a	636
2009	655	24	5	12	2	n/a	n/a	698
2010	720	30	4	9	1	n/a	n/a	764
2011	730	21	9	12	0	0	12	784
2012	729	23	8	13	0	0	16	789
2013	723	25	8	18	0	0	14	788
2014	713	23	7	26	0	2	23	794
2015	690	15	5	19	1	1	20	751
2016	402	13	2	19	0	0	13	449
2017	384	10	3	18	0	0	17	432
2018	377	18	5	21	0	0	12	433
2019	361	13	5	20	1	0	22	422
2020	343	8	3	19	1	1	11	386
2021	348	13	1	17	0	1	13	393
2022	355	13	3	17	0	4	18	410
2023	351	18	4	17	0	1	18	409

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 South Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	434	32.9	13.2	25.3
2000	488	33.4	14.6	21.1
2001	534	35.1	15.2	19.3
2002	539	36.0	15.0	19.7
2003	539	36.0	15.0	19.7
2004	504	35.7	14.1	23.6
2005	492	32.8	15.0	24.2
2006	511	38.7	13.2	28.8
2007	516	37.1	13.9	28.5
2008	636	39.0	16.3	25
2009	698	39.1	17.8	24.9
2010	764	41.3	18.5	23.2
2011	784	37.3	20.9	20.5
2012	789	36.8	21.4	21.3
2013	788	36.7	21.4	24
2014	794	36.7	21.6	n/a
2015	751	35.0	21.4	39.3
2016	449	28.0	16.0	47.2
2017	432	29.0	14.8	45.4
2018	433	32.0	13.4	43.6
2019	422	30.5	13.8	51.2
2020	386	29.6	13.0	48.4
2021	393	29.7	13.2	47.1
2022	410	32.2	12.7	43.4
2023	409	31.1	13.1	53.8

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 South Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	434	32.9	13.2	25.3
2000	488	33.4	14.6	21.1
2001	534	35.1	15.2	19.3
2002	539	36.0	15.0	19.7
2003	539	36.0	15.0	19.7
2004	504	35.7	14.1	23.6
2005	492	32.8	15.0	24.2
2006	511	38.7	13.2	28.8
2007	516	37.1	13.9	28.5
2008	636	39.0	16.3	25
2009	698	39.1	17.8	24.9
2010	764	41.3	18.5	23.2
2011	784	37.3	20.9	20.5
2012	789	36.8	21.4	21.3
2013	788	36.7	21.4	24
2014	794	36.7	21.6	n/a
2015	751	35.0	21.4	39.3
2016	449	28.0	16.0	47.2
2017	432	29.0	14.8	45.4
2018	433	32.0	13.4	43.6
2019	422	30.5	13.8	51.2
2020	386	29.6	13.0	48.4
2021	393	29.7	13.2	47.1
2022	410	32.2	12.7	43.4
2023	409	31.1	13.1	53.8

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 South Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$313 (3.6%)	$8,390 (96.4%)	$8,703
2020	$338 (3.5%)	$9,227 (96.5%)	$9,566
2021	$447 (4.4%)	$9,622 (95.6%)	$10,069
2022	$573 (5.0%)	$10,781 (95.0%)	$11,354

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 616^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 457^th of 898 Elementary schools	7.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Elementary)	37	36.4	0.6%
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 (South Elementary)	48.8	36.9	11.9%
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 (South Elementary)	44.8	52.8	8%
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 (South Elementary)	44.8	38.4	6.4%
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	422	409	3.1%
African American	13	18	38.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	20	17	15%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	361	351	2.8%
Two or More Races	22	18	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.2%	53.8%	2.6%

Schools Near South 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about South Elementary

Is South Elementary a good school?

South Elementary ranks 457^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is South Elementary in?

Jackson R-II

What schools do graduates of South Elementary attend?

Students who attend South Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

How many students attend South Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 409 students attended South Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of South Elementary?

Students at South Elementary are 86% White, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

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