Dogwood Elementary

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Dogwood Elementary ranks 246 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dogwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Kearney, Missouri, serving 465 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Kearney R-I school district, which is ranked 27th out of 376 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Dogwood Elementary stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.96%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 64.47% to 90.99% white. The school has also shown strong academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools, though its rating has declined from 5 stars to 4 stars in the past two years. Dogwood has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (19.35%), lower than the surrounding schools. Its spending per student ($9,949 in 2021-2022) is higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools like Kearney Elementary ($12,453 in 2021-2022). Dogwood also has a lower student-teacher ratio (14.6 in 2022-2023) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 12.0 to 16.5.

The recent decline in Dogwood Elementary's academic performance and its racial homogeneity are areas that warrant further investigation. The school's socioeconomic differences compared to nearby schools may also have implications for resource allocation and support for students from lower-income families. Overall, Dogwood appears to be a strong-performing school, but these factors suggest opportunities for improvement and a closer look at equity and inclusion within the school community.

Detail:

Public K-5

1400 Cedar Wood Pkwy
Kearney, MO 64060-8866

(816) 903-1400

District: Kearney R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
246^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,949

Students who attend Dogwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Kearney Middle
High:	Kearney High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 465

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.0%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dogwood Elementary ranks better than 72.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Kearney R-I School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.65. (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 (88%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dogwood Elementary is 14.6. 2 elementary schools in the Kearney R-I School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Dogwood Elementary employs 31.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dogwood Elementary is $9,949. 3 elementary schools in the Kearney R-I School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dogwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dogwood Elementary 246^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Dogwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Kearney R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Kearney R-I 27^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dogwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dogwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2007	77.18	156^th	1080	85.6%
2008	79.70	138^th	1084	87.3%
2009	80.44	141^st	1053	86.6%
2010	79.57	157^th	1066	85.3%
2011	78.81	165^th	1088	84.8%
2012	82.38	113^th	1085	89.6%
2013	78.95	162^nd	1108	85.4%
2014	84.26	115^th	1089	89.4%
2015	79.20	183^rd	1058	82.7%
2016	85.48	103^rd	865	88.1%
2017	86.10	96^th	1032	90.7%
2018	86.41	98^th	1045	90.6%
2019	85.95	98^th	1052	90.7%
2021	85.92	103^rd	901	88.6%
2022	61.93	342^nd	908	62.3%
2023	69.65	246^th	898	72.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dogwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	85.42	55^th	887	93.8%
2019	84.22	64^th	907	92.9%

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Rank History for White students at Dogwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	79.98	131^st	898	85.4%
2019	79.63	133^rd	917	85.5%
2021	80.60	110^th	691	84.1%
2022	46.24	367^th	675	45.6%
2023	57.64	271^st	673	59.7%

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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 Dogwood Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	396	6	7	5	2	n/a	n/a	416
2007	440	8	8	9	1	n/a	n/a	466
2008	451	7	7	7	1	n/a	n/a	473
2009	484	7	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	502
2010	490	9	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	507
2011	482	10	3	4	0	0	0	499
2012	503	5	2	5	3	0	1	519
2013	444	6	0	7	2	0	1	460
2014	446	3	1	5	0	0	2	457
2015	445	2	1	4	2	0	3	457
2016	469	2	3	4	1	0	4	483
2017	446	0	1	5	1	0	4	457
2018	477	5	2	11	0	0	10	505
2019	461	5	2	14	0	0	10	492
2020	461	4	2	20	0	0	13	500
2021	426	3	2	30	0	0	14	475
2022	406	2	1	29	0	0	19	457
2023	409	2	0	29	0	0	25	465

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 Dogwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	416	30.7	13.6	6.3
2007	466	29.3	15.9	7.9
2008	473	30.6	15.5	7.2
2009	502	34.6	14.5	11
2010	507	34.5	14.7	16.2
2011	499	33.1	15.0	15.2
2012	519	34.2	15.1	14.8
2013	460	34.0	13.5	16.3
2014	457	33.0	13.8	16
2015	457	34.0	13.4	12.9
2016	483	34.0	14.2	14.3
2017	457	34.9	13.0	15.5
2018	505	34.9	14.4	18.6
2019	492	31.7	15.5	20.1
2020	500	34.5	14.4	16
2021	475	34.5	13.7	20
2022	457	30.9	14.7	18.8
2023	465	31.8	14.6	19.4

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 Dogwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	416	30.7	13.6	6.3
2007	466	29.3	15.9	7.9
2008	473	30.6	15.5	7.2
2009	502	34.6	14.5	11
2010	507	34.5	14.7	16.2
2011	499	33.1	15.0	15.2
2012	519	34.2	15.1	14.8
2013	460	34.0	13.5	16.3
2014	457	33.0	13.8	16
2015	457	34.0	13.4	12.9
2016	483	34.0	14.2	14.3
2017	457	34.9	13.0	15.5
2018	505	34.9	14.4	18.6
2019	492	31.7	15.5	20.1
2020	500	34.5	14.4	16
2021	475	34.5	13.7	20
2022	457	30.9	14.7	18.8
2023	465	31.8	14.6	19.4

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 Dogwood Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$218 (2.5%)	$8,434 (97.5%)	$8,653
2020	$397 (4.6%)	$8,283 (95.4%)	$8,680
2021	$870 (9.0%)	$8,814 (91.0%)	$9,685
2022	$300 (3.0%)	$9,649 (97.0%)	$9,949

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dogwood 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 98^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 246^th of 898 Elementary schools	18.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dogwood Elementary)	67.6	38.3	29.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kearney R-I)	60.8	47.4	13.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dogwood Elementary)	70.2	45	25.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kearney R-I)	64.3	53.3	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dogwood Elementary)	64.4	57	7.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kearney R-I)	63.1	55.5	7.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dogwood Elementary)	67.8	61.1	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney R-I)	64.6	59.4	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dogwood Elementary)	49.5	35.9	13.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kearney R-I)	57.8	47.9	9.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Dogwood Elementary)	64.1	56.5	7.6%
5th Grade Science (Kearney R-I)	61.4	56.9	4.5%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dogwood Elementary)	74.2	57.6	16.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney R-I)	66	60.1	5.9%
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	492	465	5.5%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	14	29	107.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	461	409	11.3%
Two or More Races	10	25	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.1%	19.4%	0.8%

Schools Near Dogwood Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (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 Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th 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
Dogwood Elementary	Public	K-5	1400 Cedar Wood Pkwy	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 903-1400	465	32	14.6	19.4%	409 (88.0%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)	69.7	246^th of 898 public elementary schools	72.6%		61.9	342^nd of 908 public elementary schools	62.3%	96	38.3	57.0	35.9	56.5	45.0	61.1	57.6	$9,949	$300	$9,649
Kearney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	902 S Jefferson	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 628-4113	267	22	12.0	33.3%	231 (86.5%)	3 (1.1%)	19 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	65.3	300^th of 898 public elementary schools	66.6%		70.9	232^nd of 908 public elementary schools	74.4%	68	43.2	55.3	43.9	41.5	52.3		46.3	$12,453	$405	$12,048
Hawthorne Elementary	Public	K-5	1815 S Jefferson	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4114	254	18	14.1	16.9%	231 (90.9%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.3%)	86.4	91^st of 898 public elementary schools	89.9%		82.6	131^st of 908 public elementary schools	85.6%	40	69.8	56.0	54.6		72.1			$11,758	$332	$11,425
Southview Elementary	Public	K-5	7 S Campus Dr	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4652	477	30	15.8	15.7%	434 (91.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.4%)	82.9	120^th of 898 public elementary schools	86.6%		85.2	103^rd of 908 public elementary schools	88.7%	17	48.1	58.1		68.2	53.2	67.5	71.2	$10,172	$273	$9,900
Lens	Public	3-5	2215 South Campus Drive	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4798	134	8	16.5	22.4%	121 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.2%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	69.2	255^th of 898 public elementary schools	71.6%		83.5	124^th of 908 public elementary schools	86.3%	131	40.9	48.9			47.7		72.1	$8,064	$112	$7,952
Cornerstone Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Wornall Road	Excelsior Springs	64024	Clay County	Excelsior Springs 40	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 630-9260	476	34	14.2	47.1%	393 (82.6%)	16 (3.4%)	33 (6.9%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.1%)	51.2	444^th of 898 public elementary schools	50.6%		37.7	572^nd of 908 public elementary schools	37.0%	128	40.5	55.6	31.0	31.0	42.0	48.7	39.3	$11,880	$483	$11,397
Warren Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	1251 Camille St	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5630	603	41	14.8	20.4%	418 (69.3%)	51 (8.5%)	62 (10.3%)	28 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.3%)	63.3	318^th of 898 public elementary schools	64.6%		72.8	213^th of 908 public elementary schools	76.5%	105	42.8	47.0	35.1	43.6	54.2	45.1	59.8	$11,164	$63	$11,101
Kellybrook Elementary School	Public	K-5	10701 N Eastern Avenue	Kansas City	64157	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5700	522	34	15.4	28.0%	382 (73.2%)	38 (7.3%)	53 (10.2%)	12 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.9%)	51.1	445^th of 898 public elementary schools	50.4%		57.1	388^th of 908 public elementary schools	57.3%	57	27.3	45.5	37.7	36.5	40.9	49.5	44.8	$10,890	$289	$10,601
Rising Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7301 NE 108th St.	Kansas City	64157	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5370	380	29	12.9	37.6%	245 (64.5%)	42 (11.1%)	44 (11.6%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	44 (11.6%)	87.7	77^th of 898 public elementary schools	91.4%		93.3	34^th of 908 public elementary schools	96.3%	43	50.8	71.7	71.4	58.8	54.1	75.0	68.3	$13,052	$566	$12,486
Lewis And Clark Elementary	Public	K-5	1407 Nashua Rd	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5430	558	37	15.0	15.4%	456 (81.7%)	19 (3.4%)	29 (5.2%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.1%)	74.1	199^th of 898 public elementary schools	77.8%		89.7	65^th of 908 public elementary schools	92.8%	134	26.9	69.1	69.6	67.0	40.4			$11,171	$317	$10,854

Frequently Asked Questions about Dogwood Elementary

What schools do graduates of Dogwood Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dogwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kearney Middle
High : Kearney High

Is Dogwood Elementary a good school?

Dogwood Elementary ranks 246^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Dogwood Elementary in?

Kearney R-I

How many students attend Dogwood Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 465 students attended Dogwood Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Dogwood Elementary?

Students at Dogwood Elementary are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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