Licking Elementary

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Licking Elementary ranks 602 nd of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Licking Elementary is a public elementary school in Licking, Missouri, serving 416 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Licking R-VIII school district, which is ranked 230 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Licking Elementary stands out in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students, ranging from 98.48% to 99.52% over the past three years, compared to the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 99.24% to 99.28%, much higher than nearby schools like Green Forest Elementary and Phelps County Elementary. However, Licking Elementary's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is generally lower than the state averages and the surrounding schools, with proficiency rates below 50% in most grade levels and subject areas.

While Licking Elementary's spending per student has increased in recent years, from $7,281 in 2019-2020 to $9,230 in 2021-2022, the school's academic performance remains relatively low compared to the state and nearby schools. This suggests that additional funding and resources may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes. Understanding the factors that contribute to the success of higher-performing schools in the area, such as Green Forest Elementary and Phelps County Elementary, could provide valuable insights for Licking Elementary as it works to address the significant challenges it faces.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

135 College Ave
Licking, MO 65542-9998

(573) 674-3211

District: Licking R-VIII

SchoolDigger Rank:
602^nd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,230

Students who attend Licking Elementary usually attend:

High:

Licking High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 416

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.5%

African American:

0.2%

Two or more races:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Licking Elementary ranks worse than 67% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.84. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (99.5%), African American (0.2%), two or more races (0.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Licking Elementary is 14. (See more...)

Compare Licking Elementary employs 29.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Licking Elementary is $9,230.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Licking Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Licking Elementary 602^nd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Licking Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Licking R-VIII:

SchoolDigger ranks Licking R-VIII 230^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Licking Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Licking Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	40.82	708^th	1074	34.1%
2007	44.49	655^th	1080	39.4%
2008	50.17	563^rd	1084	48.1%
2009	50.54	563^rd	1053	46.5%
2010	41.76	704^th	1066	34.0%
2011	59.34	459^th	1088	57.8%
2012	63.10	402^nd	1085	62.9%
2013	58.85	458^th	1108	58.7%
2014	60.32	407^th	1089	62.6%
2015	60.34	409^th	1058	61.3%
2016	45.07	520^th	865	39.9%
2017	34.78	727^th	1032	29.6%
2018	22.74	856^th	1045	18.1%
2019	32.11	759^th	1052	27.9%
2021	45.66	510^th	901	43.4%
2022	33.40	622^nd	908	31.5%
2023	35.84	602^nd	898	33.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Licking Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	34.86	650^th	887	26.7%
2019	37.23	634^th	907	30.1%
2021	78.70	69^th	574	88.0%
2022	61.32	153^rd	532	71.2%
2023	64.25	149^th	611	75.6%

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Rank History for White students at Licking Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	14.36	851^st	898	5.2%
2019	20.17	811^th	917	11.6%
2021	29.38	508^th	691	26.5%
2022	21.72	560^th	675	17.0%
2023	23.67	549^th	673	18.4%

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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 Licking 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	439	439
1992	432	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
1993	430	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
1994	426	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
1995	430	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
1996	430	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
1997	449	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	449
1998	419	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	423
1999	395	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	400
2000	408	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	411
2001	407	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
2002	422	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
2003	422	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
2004	406	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2005	392	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	397
2006	423	2	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	432
2007	405	7	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	414
2008	416	6	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	427
2009	400	5	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	407
2010	444	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
2011	432	4	0	6	0	0	0	0	442
2012	453	3	0	6	1	0	0	0	463
2013	490	2	0	4	0	0	0	0	496
2014	470	0	1	3	0	0	0	0	474
2015	478	3	0	3	0	0	2	0	486
2016	477	3	0	4	0	0	2	0	486
2017	478	3	0	4	0	0	2	0	487
2018	430	4	0	1	0	1	1	0	437
2019	433	4	1	0	0	1	1	0	440
2020	421	3	0	4	0	0	2	0	430
2021	389	3	0	2	0	0	1	0	395
2022	394	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	398
2023	414	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	416

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 Licking Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	439	23.1	19.0	n/a
1992	435	23.3	18.6	62.3
1993	433	22.3	19.4	69.1
1994	426	24.0	17.8	87.6
1995	438	28.2	15.5	95
1996	438	28.2	15.5	95
1997	449	30.2	14.9	48.3
1998	423	30.4	13.9	44.7
1999	400	30.4	13.2	58.8
2000	411	29.4	14.0	81.8
2001	409	30.5	13.4	59.9
2002	424	31.7	13.4	62
2003	424	31.7	13.4	62
2004	408	29.8	13.7	61
2005	397	28.8	13.8	61.5
2006	432	30.4	14.2	60.6
2007	414	29.4	14.1	63.5
2008	427	30.4	14.0	63
2009	407	30.1	13.5	49.9
2010	451	30.1	14.9	63.2
2011	442	30.4	14.5	63.6
2012	463	30.0	15.4	65.2
2013	496	30.6	16.1	68.8
2014	474	29.6	15.9	74.5
2015	486	30.0	16.2	67.7
2016	486	29.0	16.7	66.9
2017	487	29.4	16.5	68.4
2018	437	29.4	14.8	67.7
2019	440	29.4	14.9	68.6
2020	430	28.7	14.9	62.6
2021	395	29.7	13.2	99.2
2022	398	28.7	13.8	99.2
2023	416	29.6	14.0	99.3

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 Licking Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	439	23.1	19.0	n/a
1992	435	23.3	18.6	62.3
1993	433	22.3	19.4	69.1
1994	426	24.0	17.8	87.6
1995	438	28.2	15.5	95
1996	438	28.2	15.5	95
1997	449	30.2	14.9	48.3
1998	423	30.4	13.9	44.7
1999	400	30.4	13.2	58.8
2000	411	29.4	14.0	81.8
2001	409	30.5	13.4	59.9
2002	424	31.7	13.4	62
2003	424	31.7	13.4	62
2004	408	29.8	13.7	61
2005	397	28.8	13.8	61.5
2006	432	30.4	14.2	60.6
2007	414	29.4	14.1	63.5
2008	427	30.4	14.0	63
2009	407	30.1	13.5	49.9
2010	451	30.1	14.9	63.2
2011	442	30.4	14.5	63.6
2012	463	30.0	15.4	65.2
2013	496	30.6	16.1	68.8
2014	474	29.6	15.9	74.5
2015	486	30.0	16.2	67.7
2016	486	29.0	16.7	66.9
2017	487	29.4	16.5	68.4
2018	437	29.4	14.8	67.7
2019	440	29.4	14.9	68.6
2020	430	28.7	14.9	62.6
2021	395	29.7	13.2	99.2
2022	398	28.7	13.8	99.2
2023	416	29.6	14.0	99.3

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 Licking Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$419 (5.6%)	$7,052 (94.4%)	$7,471
2020	$684 (9.4%)	$6,597 (90.6%)	$7,281
2021	$423 (4.9%)	$8,247 (95.1%)	$8,670
2022	$2,704 (29.3%)	$6,526 (70.7%)	$9,230

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Licking Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 759^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 602^nd of 898 Elementary schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Licking Elementary)	39.3	29	10.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Licking R-VIII)	39.3	29	10.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Licking Elementary)	39.3	27.4	11.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Licking R-VIII)	39.3	27.4	11.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Licking Elementary)	19.2	14.6	4.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Licking R-VIII)	19.2	14.6	4.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Science (Licking Elementary)	28.5	34.7	6.2%
5th Grade Science (Licking R-VIII)	28.5	34.7	6.2%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Licking Elementary)	33.8	49.1	15.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Licking R-VIII)	33.8	49.1	15.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Licking Elementary)	44.2	32.8	11.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Licking R-VIII)	44.2	32.8	11.4%
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	440	416	5.5%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	433	414	4.4%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.6%	99.3%	30.6%

Schools Near Licking 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 Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Licking Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	135 College Ave	Licking	65542	Texas County	Licking R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 674-3211	416	30	14.0	99.3%	414 (99.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35.8	602^nd of 898 public elementary schools	33.0%		33.4	622^nd of 908 public elementary schools	31.5%	20	29.0	14.6	26.5	49.1			34.7		27.4			32.8			$9,230	$2,704	$6,526
Raymondville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	135 W Hwy B	Raymondville	65555	Texas County	Raymondville R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 457-6237	130	14	9.0	82.3%	127 (97.7%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		28.6			27.8							21.4	11.1		$10,690	$2,796	$7,894
Houston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	206 W Spruce St	Houston	65483	Texas County	Houston R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 967-3024	432	38	11.4	54.9%	389 (90.0%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.5%)	31.5	646^th of 898 public elementary schools	28.1%		27.4	672^nd of 908 public elementary schools	26.0%	26		30.4	31.4				30.0		46.2	23.2	27.1				$11,439	$6,551	$4,888
Green Forest Elementary	Public	K-8	6111 Hwy F	Salem	65560	Dent County	Green Forest R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 729-3902	155	15	10.3	52.3%	153 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97.2	13^th of 898 public elementary schools	98.6%		99.4	2^nd of 908 public elementary schools	99.8%	11	80.0		73.3				73.3	80.0					85.7	73.3	$10,287	$1,869	$8,418
Success Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	10341 Hwy 17	Success	65570	Texas County	Success R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 967-2597	125	14	8.9	97.6%	124 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)			15.3	23.0		6.7									$12,873	$4,218	$8,655
Phelps County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	17790 State Route M	Edgar Springs	65462	Phelps County	Phelps County R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 435-6293	157	15	10.6	54.8%	144 (91.7%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	5 (3.2%)								(n/a)	71.4														$11,949	$1,061	$10,889
Oak Hill Elementary	Public	K-8	6200 S Hwy 19	Salem	65560	Dent County	Oak Hill R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 729-5618	131	14	9.3	62.6%	123 (93.9%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)								(n/a)	15.0								25.0						$10,547	$1,653	$8,894
Dent-Phelps Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	27870 Hwy C	Salem	65560	Dent County	Dent-Phelps R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 729-4680	273	24	11.2	46.2%	268 (98.2%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.1	698^th of 898 public elementary schools	22.3%		13.2	801^st of 908 public elementary schools	11.8%	103	33.4	26.7	24.3		44.4	21.1			26.0						$11,038	$4,224	$6,814
Plato Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10645 Plato Dr	Plato	65552	Texas County	Plato R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 458-4700	255	20	12.7	43.5%	242 (94.9%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	60.6	347^th of 898 public elementary schools	61.4%		63.4	327^th of 908 public elementary schools	64.0%	20	39.1	53.5	53.7						43.5	44.2	41.5				$10,471	$1,439	$9,032

Frequently Asked Questions about Licking Elementary

Is Licking Elementary a good school?

Licking Elementary ranks 602^nd of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Licking Elementary in?

Licking R-VIII

What schools do graduates of Licking Elementary attend?

Students who attend Licking Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Licking High

What is the racial makeup of Licking Elementary?

Students at Licking Elementary are 100% White.

How many students attend Licking Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 416 students attended Licking Elementary.

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