Boswell Elementary

Summary:

Boswell Elementary is a public elementary school in Lebanon, Missouri, serving 558 students in grades 4-5. While the school has consistently been ranked in the middle range of Missouri elementary schools, a closer look reveals some areas for potential improvement.

Boswell Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (around 89%) compared to the state average, and its academic performance, as measured by MAP test proficiency rates, is generally below the state averages in both mathematics and English language arts across grades 4 and 5. The school also has a high percentage of students (around 60-67%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, Boswell Elementary's spending per student has been increasing but remains lower than the spending at some nearby schools, and the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to other local schools.

Interestingly, some nearby schools outside the Lebanon R-III district, such as Grovespring Elementary and Richland Elementary, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance, particularly in English language arts, despite serving student populations with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. This suggests that Boswell Elementary may have opportunities to learn from and emulate successful practices at these higher-performing schools.


Detail:

Public 4-5

 695 Millcreek
       Lebanon, MO  65536-9805


(417) 657-6400

District: Lebanon R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
501st of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,405 Help


Students who attend Boswell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lebanon Middle School
High:    Lebanon Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  558

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Two or more races:
5.7%
Hispanic:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Boswell Elementary ranks worse than 55.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.6. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Boswell Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Lebanon R-III School District. Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), two or more races (5.7%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lebanon R-III School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boswell Elementary is 13.6. 1 elementary schools in the Lebanon R-III School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Boswell Elementary employs 40.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boswell Elementary is $9,405, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Lebanon R-III School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Boswell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Boswell Elementary 501st of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Boswell Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rank History for Boswell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Boswell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.80 492nd 1074 54.2%
2007 56.77 441st 1080 59.2%
2008 49.99 570th 1084 47.4%
2009 54.26 496th 1053 52.9%
2010 51.97 549th 1066 48.5%
2011 54.58 523rd 1088 51.9%
2012 57.44 488th 1085 55.0%
2013 61.12 420th 1108 62.1%
2014 56.90 463rd 1089 57.5%
2015 56.13 468th 1058 55.8%
2016 55.57 416th 865 51.9%
2017 50.42 529th 1032 48.7%
2018 40.62 643rd 1045 38.5%
2019 44.06 603rd 1052 42.7%
2021 36.23 603rd 901 33.1%
2022 42.09 536th 908 41.0%
2023 45.60 501st 898 44.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Boswell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.91 21st 32 34.4%
2019 50.58 20th 41 51.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Boswell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.34 548th 887 38.2%
2019 45.13 519th 907 42.8%
2021 54.73 203rd 574 64.6%
2022 69.05 93rd 532 82.5%
2023 73.26 93rd 611 84.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Boswell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.80 203rd 251 19.1%
2019 24.45 229th 302 24.2%
2021 37.27 54th 81 33.3%
2022 53.31 43rd 103 58.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Boswell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.01 60th 70 14.3%
2019 42.13 76th 91 16.5%
2021 34.66 6th 8 25.0%
2022 28.47 6th 7 14.3%
2023 46.88 11th 13 15.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Boswell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.72 14th 105 86.7%
2019 48.13 62nd 120 48.3%
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Rank History for White students at Boswell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.92 710th 898 20.9%
2019 29.09 706th 917 23.0%
2021 19.98 584th 691 15.5%
2022 26.24 531st 675 21.3%
2023 27.71 517th 673 23.2%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Boswell 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 549 549
1992 577 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1993 593 5 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 610
1994 606 5 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1995 555 5 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 569
1996 555 5 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 569
1997 548 4 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 563
1998 548 8 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1999 582 4 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 598
2000 618 3 4 6 4 n/a n/a 0 635
2001 617 4 5 6 3 n/a n/a 0 635
2002 631 5 4 9 5 n/a n/a 0 654
2003 631 5 4 9 5 n/a n/a 0 654
2004 597 6 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2005 543 11 3 12 6 n/a n/a 0 575
2006 593 14 3 12 4 n/a n/a 0 626
2007 605 7 8 9 8 n/a n/a 0 637
2008 620 13 9 15 7 n/a n/a 0 664
2009 636 17 4 20 8 n/a n/a 0 685
2010 622 12 4 22 6 n/a n/a 0 666
2011 610 11 3 15 3 0 0 0 642
2012 595 17 2 11 7 2 5 0 639
2013 584 16 1 19 8 2 9 0 639
2014 603 15 3 15 6 1 8 0 651
2015 627 10 5 21 3 0 13 0 679
2016 638 8 8 24 3 1 23 0 705
2017 604 14 7 20 3 3 27 0 678
2018 584 6 3 26 2 0 38 0 659
2019 598 8 3 32 2 0 33 0 676
2020 557 9 1 24 2 0 35 0 628
2021 539 6 3 21 1 0 33 0 603
2022 520 5 6 25 2 1 33 0 592
2023 497 8 5 15 1 0 32 0 558

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 Boswell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 549 35.0 15.6 n/a
1992 578 30.8 18.7 n/a
1993 610 28.7 21.3 n/a
1994 616 30.9 19.9 0
1995 569 31.7 17.9 n/a
1996 569 31.7 17.9 n/a
1997 563 34.9 16.1 36.2
1998 566 33.5 16.9 33.2
1999 598 34.8 17.2 42.6
2000 635 35.3 18.0 43.3
2001 635 37.0 17.2 46.1
2002 654 36.3 18.0 54.1
2003 654 36.3 18.0 54.1
2004 620 35.0 17.7 53.4
2005 575 32.0 18.0 52
2006 626 33.5 18.7 51
2007 637 32.5 19.6 47.6
2008 664 37.2 17.8 55.1
2009 685 38.3 17.9 58.2
2010 666 38.2 17.4 61.9
2011 642 38.0 16.8 61.7
2012 639 39.5 16.1 63.7
2013 639 37.5 17.0 66.5
2014 651 38.5 16.9 64.5
2015 679 41.0 16.5 62.7
2016 705 42.0 16.7 57.9
2017 678 40.7 16.6 65.8
2018 659 39.5 16.6 66
2019 676 40.2 16.7 63.5
2020 628 41.2 15.2 66.7
2021 603 41.1 14.6 66.7
2022 592 41.3 14.3 63
2023 558 40.9 13.6 60.6

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 Boswell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 549 35.0 15.6 n/a
1992 578 30.8 18.7 n/a
1993 610 28.7 21.3 n/a
1994 616 30.9 19.9 0
1995 569 31.7 17.9 n/a
1996 569 31.7 17.9 n/a
1997 563 34.9 16.1 36.2
1998 566 33.5 16.9 33.2
1999 598 34.8 17.2 42.6
2000 635 35.3 18.0 43.3
2001 635 37.0 17.2 46.1
2002 654 36.3 18.0 54.1
2003 654 36.3 18.0 54.1
2004 620 35.0 17.7 53.4
2005 575 32.0 18.0 52
2006 626 33.5 18.7 51
2007 637 32.5 19.6 47.6
2008 664 37.2 17.8 55.1
2009 685 38.3 17.9 58.2
2010 666 38.2 17.4 61.9
2011 642 38.0 16.8 61.7
2012 639 39.5 16.1 63.7
2013 639 37.5 17.0 66.5
2014 651 38.5 16.9 64.5
2015 679 41.0 16.5 62.7
2016 705 42.0 16.7 57.9
2017 678 40.7 16.6 65.8
2018 659 39.5 16.6 66
2019 676 40.2 16.7 63.5
2020 628 41.2 15.2 66.7
2021 603 41.1 14.6 66.7
2022 592 41.3 14.3 63
2023 558 40.9 13.6 60.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Boswell Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $134 (1.8%) $7,413 (98.2%) $7,547
2020 $519 (6.3%) $7,705 (93.7%) $8,224
2021 $311 (3.5%) $8,495 (96.5%) $8,806
2022 $635 (6.8%) $8,770 (93.2%) $9,405

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Boswell 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 603rd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 501st of 898 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Boswell Elementary)40.543.9
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lebanon R-III)40.543.9
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Boswell Elementary)49.445.6
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lebanon R-III)49.445.6
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Boswell Elementary)36.733.6
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lebanon R-III)36.733.6
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Boswell Elementary)39.933.5
 6.4%
   5th Grade Science (Lebanon R-III)39.933.5
 6.4%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boswell Elementary)43.234.3
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lebanon R-III)43.234.3
 8.9%
   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 Students676558
 17.5%
African American88
American Indian21
 50%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic3215
 53.1%
Pacific Islander00
White598497
 16.9%
Two or More Races3332
 3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.5%60.6%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Boswell Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 558 students attended Boswell Elementary.

Students who attend Boswell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lebanon Middle School
High : Lebanon Senior High

Boswell Elementary ranks 501st of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Boswell Elementary are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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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.

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