1. Home
  2. Missouri
  3. Kahoka
  4. Clark County R-I
  5. Black Hawk Elementary

Black Hawk Elementary

Summary:

Black Hawk Elementary is a public elementary school in Kahoka, Missouri, serving 365 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Clark County R-I school district, which is ranked 229 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Black Hawk Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 34.2% of 3rd-graders proficient or better in Math and 25.6% of 5th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. The school also faces high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 16.7% to 19.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the 18.4% rate at the nearby Running Fox Elementary. Additionally, 55.62% of Black Hawk students come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, slightly higher than the 57.73% at Running Fox.

While Black Hawk Elementary has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $6,914 in 2018-2019 to $9,543 in 2021-2022, this has not translated into significant improvements in academic performance. The school's student-teacher ratio of 11.5 to 13.3 is slightly higher than the 10.7 ratio at Running Fox Elementary. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as chronic absenteeism and supporting students from low-income families, could be crucial in improving educational outcomes at Black Hawk Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 751 W Chestnut
       Kahoka, MO  63445-1320

(660) 727-3318

District: Clark County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
591st of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,543 Help


Students who attend Black Hawk Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Clark County Middle
High:    Clark County High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  368

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Two or more races:
2.4%
African American:
2.2%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.7% Help


 See top rated Missouri elementary schools

 Compare Black Hawk Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Black Hawk Elementary ranks worse than 65.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.72. (See more...)
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Black Hawk Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Clark County R-I School District. Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), two or more races (2.4%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 58.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Clark County R-I School District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Black Hawk Elementary is 11.5. 1 elementary schools in the Clark County R-I School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Black Hawk Elementary employs 31.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Black Hawk Elementary is $9,543, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Clark County R-I School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Black Hawk Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Hawk Elementary 591st of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Black Hawk Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:


Clark County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark County R-I 229th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Black Hawk Elementary?

Rank History for Black Hawk Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Black Hawk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.73 433rd 1074 59.7%
2007 61.25 363rd 1080 66.4%
2008 58.79 406th 1084 62.5%
2009 60.50 387th 1053 63.2%
2010 48.95 599th 1066 43.8%
2011 53.79 544th 1088 50.0%
2012 61.41 425th 1085 60.8%
2013 37.54 790th 1108 28.7%
2014 46.95 624th 1089 42.7%
2015 37.44 736th 1058 30.4%
2016 35.61 608th 865 29.7%
2017 41.80 634th 1032 38.6%
2018 19.10 896th 1045 14.3%
2019 40.20 652nd 1052 38.0%
2021 31.93 640th 901 29.0%
2022 46.27 492nd 908 45.8%
2023 45.44 502nd 898 44.1%
2024 36.72 591st 906 34.8%
See the entire list of Missouri Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Black Hawk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.53 795th 887 10.4%
2019 33.59 678th 907 25.2%
2021 29.58 436th 574 24.0%
2022 55.67 184th 532 65.4%
2023 55.69 225th 611 63.2%
2024 46.14 328th 625 47.5%
See the entire list of Best Missouri Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for White students at Black Hawk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.83 873rd 898 2.8%
2019 28.81 710th 917 22.6%
2021 19.02 592nd 691 14.3%
2022 31.75 494th 675 26.8%
2023 33.59 459th 673 31.8%
2024 24.29 533rd 668 20.2%
See the entire list of Best Missouri Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Black Hawk Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 
Help





Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Black Hawk Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Black Hawk Elementary, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Black Hawk Elementary

Help
Compare
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 487 487
1992 447 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1993 430 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1994 450 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1995 428 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1996 428 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1997 457 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1998 442 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1999 452 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2000 432 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2001 419 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2002 340 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2003 340 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2004 325 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2005 313 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2006 304 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2007 286 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2008 289 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2009 315 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2010 325 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2011 317 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 323
2012 305 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 307
2013 393 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 393
2014 356 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 359
2015 356 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 359
2016 385 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 393
2017 367 4 1 1 0 0 2 0 375
2018 387 3 1 3 0 0 2 0 396
2019 364 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 370
2020 374 4 0 2 0 0 3 0 383
2021 362 2 1 3 0 0 6 0 374
2022 354 4 0 3 0 0 10 0 371
2023 343 5 0 4 0 0 13 0 365
2024 345 8 0 6 0 0 9 0 368

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 Black Hawk Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 487 29.0 16.7 n/a
1992 450 29.3 15.3 n/a
1993 432 28.7 15.1 28.5
1994 452 30.1 15.0 29.6
1995 430 32.3 13.3 36.5
1996 430 32.3 13.3 36.5
1997 457 31.6 14.5 28.7
1998 442 31.7 13.9 30.5
1999 452 31.9 14.2 36.3
2000 432 32.5 13.3 38.7
2001 420 32.4 13.0 38.1
2002 342 28.7 11.9 45
2003 342 28.7 11.9 45
2004 327 28.8 11.4 46.5
2005 317 28.0 11.3 50.2
2006 307 27.0 11.4 41.4
2007 289 26.0 11.1 45.3
2008 291 25.2 11.5 42.3
2009 316 27.5 11.5 40.8
2010 326 28.0 11.6 51.2
2011 323 28.8 11.1 52.6
2012 307 27.2 11.2 56.4
2013 393 30.3 12.9 48.9
2014 359 28.4 12.6 52.6
2015 359 28.0 12.8 50.1
2016 393 27.0 14.5 50.9
2017 375 26.3 14.2 57.6
2018 396 28.5 13.8 57.6
2019 370 27.4 13.4 60
2020 383 27.3 13.9 60.3
2021 374 28.0 13.3 59.1
2022 371 28.6 12.9 56.6
2023 365 31.6 11.5 55.6
2024 368 31.7 11.5 58.7

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 Black Hawk Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 487 29.0 16.7 n/a
1992 450 29.3 15.3 n/a
1993 432 28.7 15.1 28.5
1994 452 30.1 15.0 29.6
1995 430 32.3 13.3 36.5
1996 430 32.3 13.3 36.5
1997 457 31.6 14.5 28.7
1998 442 31.7 13.9 30.5
1999 452 31.9 14.2 36.3
2000 432 32.5 13.3 38.7
2001 420 32.4 13.0 38.1
2002 342 28.7 11.9 45
2003 342 28.7 11.9 45
2004 327 28.8 11.4 46.5
2005 317 28.0 11.3 50.2
2006 307 27.0 11.4 41.4
2007 289 26.0 11.1 45.3
2008 291 25.2 11.5 42.3
2009 316 27.5 11.5 40.8
2010 326 28.0 11.6 51.2
2011 323 28.8 11.1 52.6
2012 307 27.2 11.2 56.4
2013 393 30.3 12.9 48.9
2014 359 28.4 12.6 52.6
2015 359 28.0 12.8 50.1
2016 393 27.0 14.5 50.9
2017 375 26.3 14.2 57.6
2018 396 28.5 13.8 57.6
2019 370 27.4 13.4 60
2020 383 27.3 13.9 60.3
2021 374 28.0 13.3 59.1
2022 371 28.6 12.9 56.6
2023 365 31.6 11.5 55.6
2024 368 31.7 11.5 58.7

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 Black Hawk Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $436 (6.3%) $6,478 (93.7%) $6,914
2020 $1,075 (13.5%) $6,863 (86.5%) $7,938
2021 $464 (5.2%) $8,532 (94.8%) $8,996
2022 $482 (5.1%) $9,062 (95.0%) $9,543

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Black Hawk 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 652nd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 502nd of 898 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk Elementary)24.743.6
 18.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark County R-I)32.943.3
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4639.7
 6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Black Hawk Elementary)30.426.9
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clark County R-I)34.235.3
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk Elementary)42.755.7
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clark County R-I)4351.1
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Black Hawk Elementary)52.923.8
 29.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clark County R-I)51.929.1
 22.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.344.3
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk Elementary)62.950.9
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clark County R-I)62.553.1
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Black Hawk Elementary)40.729.8
 10.9%
   5th Grade Science (Clark County R-I)44.533.3
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Black Hawk Elementary)35.221.1
 14.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Clark County R-I)41.625.8
 15.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students370365
 1.4%
African American25
 150%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White364343
 5.8%
Two or More Races213
 550%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60%55.6%
 4.4%

Schools Near Black Hawk Elementary








Frequently Asked Questions about Black Hawk Elementary

Students at Black Hawk Elementary are 94% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 368 students attended Black Hawk Elementary.

Students who attend Black Hawk Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clark County Middle
High : Clark County High

Black Hawk Elementary ranks 591st of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


Rate Black Hawk Elementary!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

MOMissouri Elementary School Rankings

MOMissouri District Rankings

Schools in Kahoka, MO

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Black Hawk Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 909 milliseconds.