Telegraph Intermediate

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Telegraph Intermediate ranks 178 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Telegraph Intermediate is an elementary school located in Festus, Missouri, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 239 students. It is part of the Jefferson County R-VII school district, which is ranked 41 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Telegraph Intermediate has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 178 out of 906 Missouri elementary schools (4-star rating) in 2023-2024 to 489 out of 901 (2-star rating) in 2020-2021, suggesting inconsistent academic performance. The school's white students and low socioeconomic status (SES) students have had mixed results, while its gifted and talented students ranked very low. Additionally, Telegraph Intermediate has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be a contributing factor to its inconsistent performance. The school's test scores in mathematics, science, and English language arts (ELA) have also been mixed, with some grades performing above the state and district averages, while others are below.

When compared to nearby schools, Telegraph Intermediate's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the other schools in the Jefferson County R-VII district, such as Plattin Primary. However, when compared to schools in other districts, such as Vineland Elementary (Desoto 73) and Bloomsdale Elementary (Ste. Genevieve County R-II), Telegraph Intermediate's performance appears to be weaker, particularly in mathematics and ELA.

Detail:

Public 3-5

1265 Dooling Hollow Rd
Festus, MO 63028-4276

(636) 937-6530

District: Jefferson County R-Vii

SchoolDigger Rank:
178^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,061

Students who attend Telegraph Intermediate usually attend:

Middle:	Danby-Rush Tower Middle
High:	Jefferson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 239

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Telegraph Intermediate ranks better than 80.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.8. (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.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Telegraph Intermediate is $12,061.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Telegraph Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks Telegraph Intermediate 178^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Telegraph Intermediate in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Jefferson County R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County R-Vii 41^st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Telegraph Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at Telegraph Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	58.29	416^th	1074	61.3%
2007	66.46	285^th	1080	73.6%
2008	68.11	273^rd	1084	74.8%
2009	87.35	75^th	1053	92.9%
2010	80.23	149^th	1066	86.0%
2011	80.37	153^rd	1088	85.9%
2012	77.95	161^st	1085	85.2%
2013	66.45	329^th	1108	70.3%
2014	58.94	429^th	1089	60.6%
2015	46.76	606^th	1058	42.7%
2016	64.84	307^th	865	64.5%
2017	55.01	473^rd	1032	54.2%
2018	74.18	232^nd	1045	77.8%
2019	56.95	436^th	1052	58.6%
2021	47.26	489^th	901	45.7%
2022	55.80	403^rd	908	55.6%
2023	53.66	410^th	898	54.3%
2024	76.80	178^th	906	80.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Telegraph Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	64.50	235^th	887	73.5%
2019	48.06	462^nd	907	49.1%
2023	42.43	340^th	611	44.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Telegraph Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	42.15	75^th	91	17.6%

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Rank History for White students at Telegraph Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	62.86	306^th	898	65.9%
2019	45.29	491^st	917	46.5%
2021	30.77	497^th	691	28.1%
2022	38.18	436^th	675	35.4%
2023	38.01	420^th	673	37.6%
2024	62.44	233^rd	668	65.1%

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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 Telegraph Intermediate

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	240	1	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	247
1998	242	2	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	250
1999	228	2	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	235
2000	231	3	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	238
2001	238	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	243
2002	223	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	228
2003	223	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	228
2004	213	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	215
2005	211	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	214
2006	214	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	216
2007	236	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	238
2008	229	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	231
2009	230	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	234
2010	208	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	212
2011	215	5	3	0	0	1	0	224
2012	202	7	2	1	0	1	1	214
2013	196	7	5	5	0	0	0	213
2014	225	8	4	7	1	0	8	253
2015	223	6	4	6	1	0	7	247
2016	207	7	1	9	1	0	6	231
2017	203	6	2	10	0	0	3	224
2018	214	2	1	10	0	0	4	231
2019	230	4	1	7	0	0	2	244
2020	226	4	0	7	0	0	4	241
2021	207	2	0	4	0	0	3	216
2022	220	1	0	4	0	1	8	234
2023	229	1	0	3	0	0	6	239

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 Telegraph Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	247	15.8	15.6	18.2
1998	250	15.9	15.7	15.2
1999	235	14.2	16.5	18.7
2000	238	15.0	15.9	20.6
2001	243	14.5	16.8	20.2
2002	228	16.2	14.1	19.3
2003	228	16.2	14.1	19.3
2004	215	16.4	13.1	23.3
2005	214	13.5	15.9	27.1
2006	216	14.6	14.8	31.5
2007	238	13.6	17.5	33.2
2008	231	14.9	15.5	29.4
2009	234	16.5	14.1	31.2
2010	212	17.1	12.3	33.5
2011	224	16.2	13.8	33
2012	214	15.9	13.4	37.9
2013	213	16.1	13.1	44.6
2014	253	16.1	15.6	39.5
2015	247	16.0	15.4	36
2016	231	17.0	13.5	40.3
2017	224	17.1	13.0	35.7
2018	231	17.0	13.5	29
2019	244	16.5	14.7	28.3
2020	241	17.3	13.8	28.6
2021	216	16.3	13.1	22.7
2022	234	16.7	13.9	20.1
2023	239	17.1	13.9	26.4

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 Telegraph Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	247	15.8	15.6	18.2
1998	250	15.9	15.7	15.2
1999	235	14.2	16.5	18.7
2000	238	15.0	15.9	20.6
2001	243	14.5	16.8	20.2
2002	228	16.2	14.1	19.3
2003	228	16.2	14.1	19.3
2004	215	16.4	13.1	23.3
2005	214	13.5	15.9	27.1
2006	216	14.6	14.8	31.5
2007	238	13.6	17.5	33.2
2008	231	14.9	15.5	29.4
2009	234	16.5	14.1	31.2
2010	212	17.1	12.3	33.5
2011	224	16.2	13.8	33
2012	214	15.9	13.4	37.9
2013	213	16.1	13.1	44.6
2014	253	16.1	15.6	39.5
2015	247	16.0	15.4	36
2016	231	17.0	13.5	40.3
2017	224	17.1	13.0	35.7
2018	231	17.0	13.5	29
2019	244	16.5	14.7	28.3
2020	241	17.3	13.8	28.6
2021	216	16.3	13.1	22.7
2022	234	16.7	13.9	20.1
2023	239	17.1	13.9	26.4

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 Telegraph Intermediate

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$221 (2.4%)	$8,924 (97.6%)	$9,145
2020	$376 (3.7%)	$9,816 (96.3%)	$10,192
2021	$213 (1.7%)	$12,210 (98.3%)	$12,423
2022	$762 (6.3%)	$11,299 (93.7%)	$12,061

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Telegraph Intermediate

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 436^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 410^th of 898 Elementary schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Telegraph Intermediate)	31.7	24.4	7.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County R-Vii)	31.7	24.4	7.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Telegraph Intermediate)	41.8	33	8.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County R-Vii)	41.8	33	8.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Telegraph Intermediate)	66	60.4	5.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County R-Vii)	66	60.4	5.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Telegraph Intermediate)	66	52.3	13.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County R-Vii)	66	52.3	13.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Telegraph Intermediate)	33.7	40.5	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County R-Vii)	33.7	40.5	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Telegraph Intermediate)	47.7	41.9	5.8%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson County R-Vii)	47.7	41.9	5.8%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Telegraph Intermediate)	53.5	36.7	16.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County R-Vii)	53.5	36.7	16.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	244	239	2%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	7	3	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	230	229	0.4%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.3%	26.4%	1.9%

Schools Near Telegraph Intermediate

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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 Science 5th 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Telegraph Intermediate	Public	3-5	1265 Dooling Hollow Rd	Festus	63028	Jefferson County	Jefferson County R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(636) 937-6530	239	17	13.9	26.4%	229 (95.8%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	76.8	178^th of 906 public elementary schools	80.4%		53.7	410^th of 898 public elementary schools	54.3%	232	46.0	60.7	53.0		61.7	47.3		54.3		$12,061	$762	$11,299
Plattin Primary	Public	K-2	2400 R7 School Rd	Festus	63028	Jefferson County	Jefferson County R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 937-7170	217	18	11.8	30.0%	210 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)								(n/a)										$10,701	$1,090	$9,611
Crystal City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	600 Mississippi	Crystal City	63019	Jefferson County	Crystal City 47	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 937-4411	318	27	11.9	50.3%	275 (86.5%)	33 (10.4%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67	282^nd of 906 public elementary schools	68.9%		60.6	349^th of 898 public elementary schools	61.1%	67	47.1	53.1				47.2				$12,579	$3,867	$8,712
Festus Elementary	Public	K-3	1500 Mid-Meadow Ln	Festus	63028	Jefferson County	Festus R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 937-4063	1,039	69	15.0	35.9%	917 (88.3%)	23 (2.2%)	20 (1.9%)	8 (0.8%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (6.4%)								(n/a)	68.0					61.8				$9,459	$313	$9,147
Athena Elementary	Public	K-6	3775 Athena School Rd	De Soto	63020	Jefferson County	Desoto 73	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 586-1020	489	44	11.0	45.4%	444 (90.8%)	5 (1.0%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.9%)	74.1	204^th of 906 public elementary schools	77.5%		65.1	303^rd of 898 public elementary schools	66.3%	99	60.2	55.3	48.3	50.0	50.8	53.5	52.3	48.2	42.5	$11,099	$2,244	$8,855
Pevely Elementary	Public	K-5	30 Main Street	Pevely	63070	Jefferson County	Dunklin R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 479-5200	708	57	12.3	50.3%	617 (87.1%)	23 (3.2%)	26 (3.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.4%)	37.5	584^th of 906 public elementary schools	35.5%		39.8	569^th of 898 public elementary schools	36.6%	15	23.2	34.4	23.8		37.6	38.4	36.9	40.2		$13,749	$1,692	$12,058
Bloomsdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6279 Us Hwy 61	Bloomsdale	63627	Ste. Genevieve County	Ste. Genevieve County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 883-4500	327	29	11.3	43.1%	316 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	84.4	113^th of 906 public elementary schools	87.5%		86.5	90^th of 898 public elementary schools	90.0%	23		75.5	51.6		45.0	71.6	75.5			$13,911	$2,544	$11,367
Vineland Elementary	Public	K-6	650 Vineland School Rd	De Soto	63020	Jefferson County	Desoto 73	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 586-1010	648	58	11.2	49.4%	593 (91.5%)	11 (1.7%)	16 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (4.0%)	67.7	275^th of 906 public elementary schools	69.6%		72.6	211^th of 898 public elementary schools	76.5%	64	66.9	78.4	33.9	49.3	44.6	51.1	61.9	41.4	28.3	$11,038	$2,364	$8,674
James E. Freer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1800 Hanover	Barnhart	63012	Jefferson County	Windsor C-1	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 464-2951	280	25	11.4	33.2%	253 (90.4%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)								(n/a)										$15,719	$1,411	$14,309
Hillsboro Elementary	Public	3-4	13 Hawk Dr	Hillsboro	63050	Jefferson County	Hillsboro R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 789-0040	462	32	14.2	35.1%	424 (91.8%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.1%)	60	349^th of 906 public elementary schools	61.5%		66.9	287^th of 898 public elementary schools	68.0%	62	42.0	48.4				47.8	47.3			$9,764	$369	$9,395

Frequently Asked Questions about Telegraph Intermediate

How many students attend Telegraph Intermediate?

In the 2022-23 school year, 239 students attended Telegraph Intermediate.

What is the racial makeup of Telegraph Intermediate?

Students at Telegraph Intermediate are 96% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is Telegraph Intermediate a good school?

Telegraph Intermediate ranks 178^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Telegraph Intermediate attend?

Students who attend Telegraph Intermediate usually go on to attend:

Middle : Danby-Rush Tower Middle
High : Jefferson High School

What district is Telegraph Intermediate in?

Jefferson County R-Vii

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