La Monte Elementary

Summary:

La Monte Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Sedalia 200 school district in La Monte, Missouri, with a student population of 177 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, La Monte Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the state average and nearby schools like Skyline Elementary and Horace Mann Elementary in the Sedalia 200 district. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, ranks in the bottom 30-40% of Missouri elementary schools, with only 29.1% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Math and 20.9% in Science, compared to state averages of 39.1% and 40.9%, respectively.

The school's challenges extend beyond academic performance, with a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60% to 68.36% over the past few years. Additionally, the racial makeup of the student body has seen some changes, with the percentage of Hispanic students increasing from 37.21% in 2020-2021 to 41.24% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of White students has decreased from 57.56% to 53.67% during the same period. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach that focuses on improving instructional quality, providing targeted interventions for struggling students, and ensuring the school has the necessary resources and support to meet the needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

201 S Washington
La Monte, MO 65337-9101

(660) 347-5621

District: La Monte R-IV

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,177

Students who attend La Monte Elementary usually attend:

High:

La Monte High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 176

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.0%

Hispanic:

40.3%

African American:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details La Monte Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.08. (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 (58%), Hispanic (40.3%), American Indian (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Monte Elementary is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare La Monte Elementary employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Monte Elementary is $10,177.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for La Monte Elementary

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Rank History for all students at La Monte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	18.38	979^th	1074	8.8%
2007	33.40	843^rd	1080	21.9%
2008	34.34	836^th	1084	22.9%
2009	32.56	802^nd	1053	23.8%
2010	41.73	705^th	1066	33.9%
2011	40.95	731^st	1088	32.8%
2012	58.53	476^th	1085	56.1%
2013	43.48	699^th	1108	36.9%
2014	39.86	733^rd	1089	32.7%
2015	44.03	648^th	1058	38.8%
2017	37.20	696^th	1032	32.6%
2018	27.48	802^nd	1045	23.3%
2019	35.65	719^th	1052	31.7%
2021	27.44	679^th	901	24.6%
2022	34.19	614^th	908	32.4%
2023	30.08	658^th	898	26.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Monte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	28.22	727^th	887	18.0%
2019	61.80	270^th	907	70.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Monte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	13.48	96^th	105	8.6%
2019	44.20	70^th	120	41.7%

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Rank History for White students at La Monte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	24.14	750^th	898	16.5%
2019	24.09	765^th	917	16.6%
2021	8.20	665^th	691	3.8%

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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 La Monte 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	192	192
1992	190	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
1993	197	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
1994	190	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
1995	195	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
1996	195	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
1997	188	4	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
1998	183	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
1999	174	4	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
2000	183	1	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
2001	196	3	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	218
2002	169	2	0	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
2003	169	2	0	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
2004	175	5	0	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
2005	143	3	0	60	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
2006	156	3	0	67	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2007	138	3	0	74	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
2008	136	1	0	72	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
2009	132	0	0	77	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
2010	128	2	0	74	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
2011	126	1	0	87	0	0	3	0	217
2012	132	6	0	92	0	2	6	0	238
2013	137	6	0	96	0	3	6	0	248
2014	109	4	0	90	0	3	7	0	213
2015	104	5	0	82	0	7	6	0	204
2016	93	1	0	85	0	8	18	0	205
2017	101	3	1	81	2	8	14	0	210
2018	102	3	1	76	0	10	13	0	205
2019	112	3	1	73	0	9	15	0	213
2020	104	0	1	83	0	3	11	0	202
2021	99	0	1	64	0	0	8	0	172
2022	110	1	0	72	0	0	7	0	190
2023	95	0	0	73	0	0	9	0	177
2024	102	1	0	71	1	1	0	0	176

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 La Monte Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	192	13.5	14.2	n/a
1992	197	12.5	15.7	52.8
1993	203	13.5	15.0	54.2
1994	193	16.5	11.7	58.5
1995	200	16.7	12.0	72.5
1996	200	16.7	12.0	72.5
1997	200	14.0	14.3	31
1998	190	14.5	13.1	40.5
1999	190	15.5	12.3	42.1
2000	204	14.5	14.1	48.5
2001	218	16.5	13.2	55
2002	214	16.1	13.3	48.6
2003	214	16.1	13.3	48.6
2004	234	19.1	12.3	46.6
2005	206	17.6	11.7	53.9
2006	226	18.9	12.0	51.8
2007	215	18.0	11.9	60.5
2008	209	22.3	9.4	56
2009	209	23.0	9.1	60.8
2010	204	22.0	9.2	63.2
2011	217	23.1	9.3	62.2
2012	238	20.8	11.4	66.8
2013	248	20.1	12.3	63.7
2014	213	20.1	10.5	75.1
2015	204	21.0	9.7	68.1
2016	205	20.0	10.2	69.3
2017	210	19.8	10.6	70.5
2018	205	18.4	11.1	70.2
2019	213	18.0	11.8	63.8
2020	202	20.2	9.9	66.3
2021	172	17.5	9.8	66.9
2022	190	15.5	12.2	60
2023	177	16.4	10.7	68.4
2024	176	17.0	10.3	63.1

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 La Monte Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	192	13.5	14.2	n/a
1992	197	12.5	15.7	52.8
1993	203	13.5	15.0	54.2
1994	193	16.5	11.7	58.5
1995	200	16.7	12.0	72.5
1996	200	16.7	12.0	72.5
1997	200	14.0	14.3	31
1998	190	14.5	13.1	40.5
1999	190	15.5	12.3	42.1
2000	204	14.5	14.1	48.5
2001	218	16.5	13.2	55
2002	214	16.1	13.3	48.6
2003	214	16.1	13.3	48.6
2004	234	19.1	12.3	46.6
2005	206	17.6	11.7	53.9
2006	226	18.9	12.0	51.8
2007	215	18.0	11.9	60.5
2008	209	22.3	9.4	56
2009	209	23.0	9.1	60.8
2010	204	22.0	9.2	63.2
2011	217	23.1	9.3	62.2
2012	238	20.8	11.4	66.8
2013	248	20.1	12.3	63.7
2014	213	20.1	10.5	75.1
2015	204	21.0	9.7	68.1
2016	205	20.0	10.2	69.3
2017	210	19.8	10.6	70.5
2018	205	18.4	11.1	70.2
2019	213	18.0	11.8	63.8
2020	202	20.2	9.9	66.3
2021	172	17.5	9.8	66.9
2022	190	15.5	12.2	60
2023	177	16.4	10.7	68.4
2024	176	17.0	10.3	63.1

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 La Monte Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,215 (13.4%)	$7,854 (86.6%)	$9,069
2020	$1,523 (15.8%)	$8,131 (84.2%)	$9,654
2021	$1,846 (16.5%)	$9,351 (83.5%)	$11,197
2022	$1,666 (16.4%)	$8,510 (83.6%)	$10,177

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Monte Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 719^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 658^th of 898 Elementary schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (La Monte Elementary)	20	38.1	18.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (La Monte R-IV)	20	38.1	18.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.4	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (La Monte Elementary)	43.8	29.1	14.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (La Monte R-IV)	43.8	29.1	14.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (La Monte Elementary)	40.6	20.9	19.7%
5th Grade Science (La Monte R-IV)	40.6	20.9	19.7%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (La Monte Elementary)	43.8	29.2	14.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (La Monte R-IV)	43.8	29.2	14.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (La Monte Elementary)	21.5	32	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (La Monte R-IV)	21.5	32	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	41.6	0.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (La Monte Elementary)	25	30	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (La Monte R-IV)	25	30	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	213	177	16.9%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	73	73
Pacific Islander	9	0	100%
White	112	95	15.2%
Two or More Races	15	9	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.8%	68.4%	4.5%

Schools Near La Monte Elementary

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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
La Monte Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	201 S Washington	La Monte	65337	Pettis County	La Monte R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 347-5621	176	17	10.3	63.1%	102 (58.0%)	1 (0.6%)	71 (40.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	77.7	64.0								$10,177	$1,667	$8,510
Pettis County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	22675 Depot Rd	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Pettis County R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 826-5385	100	16	6.2	100.0%	75 (75.0%)	7 (7.0%)	18 (18.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$16,882	$1,511	$15,371
Knob Noster Elementary	Public	K-5	405 E Wimer	Knob Noster	65336	Johnson County	Knob Noster R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 563-3019	512	36	14.4	42.6%	386 (75.4%)	19 (3.7%)	36 (7.0%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	21 (4.1%)	42 (8.2%)	76.8	179^th of 906 public elementary schools	80.2%		62.6	324^th of 898 public elementary schools	63.9%	145	56.4	60.4	35.3		58.1	58.7		53.1		$9,530	$1,140	$8,390
Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Houx Dr	Whiteman Afb	65305	Johnson County	Knob Noster R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 563-3028	583	42	13.8	36.2%	385 (66.0%)	38 (6.5%)	81 (13.9%)	9 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	65 (11.1%)	88	77^th of 906 public elementary schools	91.5%		83.9	115^th of 898 public elementary schools	87.2%	38	49.9	78.1	72.7			54.8		72.6		$11,280	$1,647	$9,634
Northwest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	407 W Tuck	Houstonia	65333	Pettis County	Pettis County R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 568-3315	163	18	9.3	49.1%	163 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.2	261^st of 906 public elementary schools	71.2%		44.8	512^th of 898 public elementary schools	43.0%	251	66.6	84.5						40.0	27.0	$11,832	$1,843	$9,989
Heber Hunt Elementary	Public	K-4	600 S Warren	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 826-1058	435	35	12.2	76.1%	244 (56.1%)	49 (11.3%)	90 (20.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	45 (10.3%)	52.6	423^rd of 906 public elementary schools	53.3%		62.7	322^nd of 898 public elementary schools	64.1%	101	46.3	39.3				43.7	42.8			$10,889	$2,005	$8,884
Green Ridge Elementary	Public	K-6	401 W Pettis St	Green Ridge	65332	Pettis County	Green Ridge R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 527-3315	165	19	8.6	49.7%	156 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)								(n/a)			61.5	60.0						$12,014	$1,920	$10,095
Skyline Elementary	Public	K-4	2505 W 32nd St	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 826-8087	489	36	13.5	51.5%	389 (79.6%)	13 (2.7%)	38 (7.8%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	41 (8.4%)	50.3	451^st of 906 public elementary schools	50.2%		67.7	277^th of 898 public elementary schools	69.2%	174	32.0	42.0				48.5				$10,128	$1,575	$8,553
Horace Mann Elementary	Public	K-4	1100 W 16th	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 826-6441	239	25	9.5	69.0%	140 (58.6%)	11 (4.6%)	56 (23.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	31 (13.0%)								(n/a)	44.0	50.0								$12,037	$1,998	$10,039
Washington Elementary	Public	K-4	610 S Engineer	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 826-2216	209	23	9.2	89.5%	118 (56.5%)	9 (4.3%)	49 (23.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	31 (14.8%)	69.5	260^th of 906 public elementary schools	71.3%		61.1	342^nd of 898 public elementary schools	61.9%	82	55.5	45.4				57.0	51.0			$11,954	$1,934	$10,020

Frequently Asked Questions about La Monte Elementary

What district is La Monte Elementary in?

La Monte R-IV

How many students attend La Monte Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 176 students attended La Monte Elementary.

What schools do graduates of La Monte Elementary attend?

Students who attend La Monte Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : La Monte High

What is the racial makeup of La Monte Elementary?

Students at La Monte Elementary are 58% White, 40% Hispanic.

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