Leeton Elementary

Summary:

Leeton Elementary is a public elementary school located in Leeton, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 165 students. The school is part of the Leeton R-X District, which is ranked 331 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Leeton Elementary has consistently low academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools. In 2023-2024, only 7.5% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 40.8%, and only 29.7% were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 41.6%. The school's performance in 5th grade Science is slightly better at 31.7% proficient or better, but still below the state average of 40.8%. Leeton Elementary also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.1% to 13.2% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.76% to 46.1% in recent years, indicating a relatively low-income student population.

Nearby schools, such as Knob Noster Elementary, Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary, and some schools in the Warrensburg R-VI district, consistently outperform Leeton Elementary in academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in Math, English Language Arts, and Science, as well as lower chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The declining performance of Leeton Elementary over the years, from a 4-star rating in 2017-2018 to a 1-star rating in 2023-2024, suggests that there may be systemic issues within the Leeton R-X District that need to be addressed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

500 N Main
Leeton, MO 64761-9238

(660) 653-4731

District: Leeton R-X

SchoolDigger Rank:
723^rd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,789

Students who attend Leeton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Leeton Middle
High:	Leeton High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 150

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.0%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Asian:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Leeton Elementary ranks worse than 79.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.95. (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 (96%), Hispanic (2.7%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leeton Elementary is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Leeton Elementary employs 11.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leeton Elementary is $10,789.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leeton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Leeton Elementary 723^rd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Leeton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Leeton R-X:

SchoolDigger ranks Leeton R-X 331^st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Leeton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Leeton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	45.87	629^th	1074	41.4%
2007	68.97	248^th	1080	77.0%
2008	57.40	427^th	1084	60.6%
2009	73.36	215^th	1053	79.6%
2010	71.29	264^th	1066	75.2%
2011	52.05	576^th	1088	47.1%
2012	54.48	535^th	1085	50.7%
2013	70.18	277^th	1108	75.0%
2014	50.50	571^st	1089	47.6%
2015	50.62	554^th	1058	47.6%
2017	78.00	185^th	1032	82.1%
2018	83.90	118^th	1045	88.7%
2019	63.58	355^th	1052	66.3%
2022	20.71	731^st	908	19.5%
2023	24.93	706^th	898	21.4%
2024	20.95	723^rd	906	20.2%

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Rank History for White students at Leeton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	79.29	135^th	898	85.0%
2019	76.21	165^th	917	82.0%
2022	8.42	649^th	675	3.9%
2023	10.97	633^rd	673	5.9%
2024	9.29	632^nd	668	5.4%

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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 Leeton 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	245	245
1992	228	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
1993	225	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	228
1994	248	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
1995	259	2	2	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	272
1996	259	2	2	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	272
1997	305	3	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
1998	279	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
1999	264	3	1	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	276
2000	208	0	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	215
2001	175	0	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	180
2002	209	1	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	215
2003	209	1	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	215
2004	199	4	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	209
2005	170	2	0	1	9	n/a	n/a	0	182
2006	169	2	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	176
2007	168	3	2	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	180
2008	155	16	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
2009	162	1	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
2010	161	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
2011	171	1	5	3	0	0	0	0	180
2012	151	0	5	5	1	0	0	0	162
2013	164	2	7	4	1	0	0	0	178
2014	158	0	7	2	4	0	0	0	171
2015	155	4	4	2	3	0	0	0	168
2016	164	2	6	1	1	0	0	0	174
2017	142	2	3	2	1	0	0	0	150
2018	133	0	4	2	1	0	0	0	140
2019	135	0	2	2	1	0	0	0	140
2020	143	5	2	6	0	0	0	0	156
2021	136	3	1	5	0	0	0	0	145
2022	150	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	154
2023	160	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	165
2024	144	0	2	4	0	0	0	0	150

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 Leeton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	245	19.4	12.6	n/a
1992	232	20.1	11.5	40.5
1993	228	21.1	10.8	46.9
1994	253	23.4	10.8	55.3
1995	272	26.7	10.2	62.9
1996	272	26.7	10.2	62.9
1997	314	26.5	11.8	29.6
1998	282	23.7	11.9	23.8
1999	276	19.3	14.3	39.5
2000	215	13.6	15.8	50.7
2001	180	12.9	14.0	57.2
2002	215	16.0	13.4	40.5
2003	215	16.0	13.4	40.5
2004	209	14.7	14.2	44
2005	182	16.1	11.3	48.4
2006	176	16.7	10.5	44.9
2007	180	15.7	11.5	41.7
2008	177	15.8	11.2	41.2
2009	172	16.8	10.2	52.9
2010	169	17.0	9.9	55
2011	180	15.8	11.3	49.4
2012	162	16.9	9.5	46.9
2013	178	16.9	10.5	44.4
2014	171	15.6	10.9	46.8
2015	168	17.0	9.8	50
2016	174	16.0	10.8	50
2017	150	16.3	9.1	50
2018	140	14.2	9.7	47.1
2019	140	12.4	11.2	42.9
2020	156	11.2	13.8	45.5
2021	145	12.2	11.7	42.8
2022	154	12.7	12.0	46.1
2023	165	12.0	13.6	46.1
2024	150	11.1	13.4	53.3

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 Leeton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	245	19.4	12.6	n/a
1992	232	20.1	11.5	40.5
1993	228	21.1	10.8	46.9
1994	253	23.4	10.8	55.3
1995	272	26.7	10.2	62.9
1996	272	26.7	10.2	62.9
1997	314	26.5	11.8	29.6
1998	282	23.7	11.9	23.8
1999	276	19.3	14.3	39.5
2000	215	13.6	15.8	50.7
2001	180	12.9	14.0	57.2
2002	215	16.0	13.4	40.5
2003	215	16.0	13.4	40.5
2004	209	14.7	14.2	44
2005	182	16.1	11.3	48.4
2006	176	16.7	10.5	44.9
2007	180	15.7	11.5	41.7
2008	177	15.8	11.2	41.2
2009	172	16.8	10.2	52.9
2010	169	17.0	9.9	55
2011	180	15.8	11.3	49.4
2012	162	16.9	9.5	46.9
2013	178	16.9	10.5	44.4
2014	171	15.6	10.9	46.8
2015	168	17.0	9.8	50
2016	174	16.0	10.8	50
2017	150	16.3	9.1	50
2018	140	14.2	9.7	47.1
2019	140	12.4	11.2	42.9
2020	156	11.2	13.8	45.5
2021	145	12.2	11.7	42.8
2022	154	12.7	12.0	46.1
2023	165	12.0	13.6	46.1
2024	150	11.1	13.4	53.3

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 Leeton Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,367 (11.7%)	$10,306 (88.3%)	$11,672
2020	$633 (6.6%)	$8,940 (93.4%)	$9,573
2021	$1,122 (10.2%)	$9,874 (89.8%)	$10,996
2022	$1,183 (11.0%)	$9,606 (89.0%)	$10,789

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leeton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 355^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 706^th of 898 Elementary schools	44.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Leeton Elementary)	41.2	26.1	15.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Leeton R-X)	41.2	26.1	15.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.4	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leeton Elementary)	29.5	31.8	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leeton R-X)	29.5	31.8	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Leeton Elementary)	65	16	49%
5th Grade Mathematics (Leeton R-X)	65	16	49%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leeton Elementary)	85	7.6	77.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leeton R-X)	85	7.6	77.4%
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	140	165	17.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	135	160	18.5%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.9%	46.1%	3.2%

Schools Near Leeton 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Leeton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 N Main	Leeton	64761	Johnson County	Leeton R-X	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 653-4731	150	11	13.4	53.3%	144 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21	723^rd of 906 public elementary schools	20.2%		24.9	706^th of 898 public elementary schools	21.4%	17	7.5	30.6	15.8		31.7	29.7			$10,789	$1,183	$9,606
Shawnee Elementary	Public	K-8	11913 N Highway 13	Chilhowee	64733	Johnson County	Shawnee R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 885-3620	53	7	7.7	34.0%	51 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)								(n/a)									$12,201	$1,598	$10,603
Chilhowee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	101 SW State Route 2	Chilhowee	64733	Johnson County	Chilhowee R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 678-4511	65	10	6.7	41.5%	54 (83.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (13.8%)								(n/a)							23.2		$14,653	$1,725	$12,928
Calhoun Elementary	Public	K-8	409 S College	Calhoun	65323	Henry County	Calhoun R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 694-3422	55	11	5.0	67.3%	55 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$17,880	$5,477	$12,403
Windsor Elementary	Public	K-6	501 S Main St	Windsor	65360	Henry County	Henry County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 647-5621	384	33	11.6	55.2%	357 (93.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	32.5	635^th of 906 public elementary schools	29.9%		43.3	531^st of 898 public elementary schools	40.9%	104		42.1	19.7	32.5	27.5	38.7	32.8	22.0	$10,597	$1,786	$8,810
Maple Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	950 Hamilton Street	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 422-5770	448	36	12.4	39.3%	324 (72.3%)	24 (5.4%)	35 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	51 (11.4%)								(n/a)									$11,206	$802	$10,404
Ridge View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	215 S Ridgeview Dr	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 747-6013	451	36	12.5	39.0%	334 (74.1%)	18 (4.0%)	29 (6.4%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	55 (12.2%)								(n/a)									$11,331	$622	$10,709
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
Martin Warren Elementary	Public	3-5	105 S Maguire	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 747-7160	376	30	12.6	38.0%	279 (74.2%)	21 (5.6%)	23 (6.1%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.4%)	38 (10.1%)	53.4	413^th of 906 public elementary schools	54.4%		41.1	556^th of 898 public elementary schools	38.1%	143	24.2	44.7	51.0		51.0	34.2	44.7	54.0	$11,962	$1,071	$10,892
Sterling Elementary	Public	3-5	522 E Gay	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 747-7478	399	29	13.6	30.1%	288 (72.2%)	19 (4.8%)	24 (6.0%)	10 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	54 (13.5%)	45.5	505^th of 906 public elementary schools	44.3%		47.7	483^rd of 898 public elementary schools	46.2%	22	29.1	38.7	35.1		36.7	43.7	40.2	40.2	$10,995	$528	$10,467

Frequently Asked Questions about Leeton Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Leeton Elementary?

Students at Leeton Elementary are 96% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Leeton Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 150 students attended Leeton Elementary.

What district is Leeton Elementary in?

Leeton R-X

What schools do graduates of Leeton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Leeton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Leeton Middle
High : Leeton High

Is Leeton Elementary a good school?

Leeton Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.2% of Missouri elementary schools.

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