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Central Elementary

Summary:

Central Elementary is a public elementary school located in Neosho, Missouri, serving grades K-4 with a student population of 159. It is part of the Neosho School District, which is ranked 170 out of 376 school districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the Neosho School District and the state of Missouri in terms of academic proficiency. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 10% of 3rd graders and 20% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics and English Language Arts, compared to the district and state averages of around 40-45%. The school's performance has been declining over the past few years, with proficiency rates dropping from the 20-40% range in 2020-2021 to the 10-20% range in 2022-2023. Central Elementary also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 75.47% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a diverse student population with a significant Hispanic/Latino and Pacific Islander representation.

Compared to nearby schools in the Neosho School District, such as Goodman Elementary and George Washington Carver Elementary, Central Elementary has significantly lower academic achievement, with proficiency rates in the 40-70% range for 3rd and 4th grade students. These higher-performing schools also have a lower percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and less diverse student populations. Despite the increased per-student spending at Central Elementary, from $10,072 in 2018-2019 to $13,586 in 2021-2022, the school's academic performance has not improved, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's struggles.


Detail:

Public K-4

 301 Big Spring Dr
       Neosho, MO  64850-1700

(417) 451-8620

District: Neosho School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
849th of 898 Missouri Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,586 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Middle School
    Neosho Junior High
High:    Neosho High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  159

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.0%
Hispanic:
32.1%
Pacific Islander:
17.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary ranks worse than 94.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.56. (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 Student population at Central Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39%), Hispanic (32.1%), Pacific Islander (17%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 10.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $13,586.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 849th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Neosho School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Neosho School District 170th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.46 438th 1074 59.2%
2007 40.40 730th 1080 32.4%
2008 38.77 770th 1084 29.0%
2009 35.48 773rd 1053 26.6%
2010 71.48 261st 1066 75.5%
2011 68.63 302nd 1088 72.2%
2012 36.22 802nd 1085 26.1%
2013 45.58 667th 1108 39.8%
2014 27.83 873rd 1089 19.8%
2015 49.89 569th 1058 46.2%
2016 38.68 581st 865 32.8%
2017 31.99 756th 1032 26.7%
2018 23.92 843rd 1045 19.3%
2019 41.76 633rd 1052 39.8%
2021 30.55 656th 901 27.2%
2022 18.55 753rd 908 17.1%
2023 7.56 849th 898 5.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.84 686th 887 22.7%
2019 58.99 316th 907 65.2%
2021 49.98 250th 574 56.4%
2023 23.44 515th 611 15.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.19 92nd 105 12.4%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.62 421st 898 53.1%
2019 34.73 628th 917 31.5%
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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 Central 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 248 248
1992 237 0 6 2 2 n/a n/a 0 247
1993 240 3 4 4 5 n/a n/a 0 256
1994 241 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1995 180 1 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 188
1996 180 1 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 188
1997 180 0 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 191
1998 169 1 4 9 3 n/a n/a 0 186
1999 213 4 5 17 6 n/a n/a 0 245
2000 211 4 4 14 6 n/a n/a 0 239
2001 219 7 5 14 5 n/a n/a 0 250
2002 224 6 6 18 7 n/a n/a 0 261
2003 224 6 6 18 7 n/a n/a 0 261
2004 229 5 1 28 7 n/a n/a 0 270
2005 232 9 5 17 5 n/a n/a 0 268
2006 246 13 15 32 8 n/a n/a 0 314
2007 240 11 9 37 3 n/a n/a 0 300
2008 216 8 16 29 8 n/a n/a 0 277
2009 117 7 17 27 5 n/a n/a 0 173
2010 101 6 17 36 6 n/a n/a 0 166
2011 96 2 1 50 5 12 5 0 171
2012 113 1 0 62 1 10 7 0 194
2013 126 4 0 80 2 13 8 0 233
2014 137 2 0 80 0 15 11 0 245
2015 145 7 0 74 1 22 10 0 259
2016 138 0 0 76 1 31 15 0 261
2017 112 3 0 71 1 29 15 0 231
2018 106 2 0 70 2 45 13 0 238
2019 92 1 0 67 0 40 21 0 221
2020 84 0 1 56 2 43 14 0 200
2021 84 0 0 64 2 31 11 0 192
2022 52 0 0 54 4 27 10 0 147
2023 62 0 2 51 4 27 13 0 159

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 Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 248 15.1 16.4 n/a
1992 247 14.5 17.0 35.6
1993 256 14.2 18.0 38.3
1994 247 14.6 16.9 46.2
1995 188 12.5 15.0 63.8
1996 188 12.5 15.0 63.8
1997 191 12.3 15.5 35.6
1998 186 11.0 16.9 36
1999 245 14.1 17.4 43.3
2000 239 15.3 15.6 47.7
2001 250 15.8 15.8 48
2002 261 17.5 14.9 60.5
2003 261 17.5 14.9 60.5
2004 270 17.5 15.4 62.6
2005 268 17.1 15.7 57.5
2006 314 19.0 16.5 55.1
2007 300 18.0 16.7 65
2008 277 19.9 13.9 37.5
2009 173 13.6 12.7 73.4
2010 166 14.8 11.2 75.9
2011 171 14.1 12.0 80.7
2012 194 14.4 13.4 82
2013 233 18.5 12.5 77.7
2014 245 19.0 12.8 78
2015 259 22.0 11.7 74.9
2016 261 20.0 13.0 78.2
2017 231 19.2 11.9 84
2018 238 19.8 11.9 66.8
2019 221 19.3 11.4 81.4
2020 200 18.8 10.5 80.5
2021 192 17.9 10.7 76.6
2022 147 14.5 10.1 66
2023 159 15.0 10.6 75.5

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 Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 248 15.1 16.4 n/a
1992 247 14.5 17.0 35.6
1993 256 14.2 18.0 38.3
1994 247 14.6 16.9 46.2
1995 188 12.5 15.0 63.8
1996 188 12.5 15.0 63.8
1997 191 12.3 15.5 35.6
1998 186 11.0 16.9 36
1999 245 14.1 17.4 43.3
2000 239 15.3 15.6 47.7
2001 250 15.8 15.8 48
2002 261 17.5 14.9 60.5
2003 261 17.5 14.9 60.5
2004 270 17.5 15.4 62.6
2005 268 17.1 15.7 57.5
2006 314 19.0 16.5 55.1
2007 300 18.0 16.7 65
2008 277 19.9 13.9 37.5
2009 173 13.6 12.7 73.4
2010 166 14.8 11.2 75.9
2011 171 14.1 12.0 80.7
2012 194 14.4 13.4 82
2013 233 18.5 12.5 77.7
2014 245 19.0 12.8 78
2015 259 22.0 11.7 74.9
2016 261 20.0 13.0 78.2
2017 231 19.2 11.9 84
2018 238 19.8 11.9 66.8
2019 221 19.3 11.4 81.4
2020 200 18.8 10.5 80.5
2021 192 17.9 10.7 76.6
2022 147 14.5 10.1 66
2023 159 15.0 10.6 75.5

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 Central Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $601 (6.0%) $9,471 (94.0%) $10,072
2020 $676 (6.3%) $10,056 (93.7%) $10,731
2021 $860 (7.2%) $11,010 (92.8%) $11,870
2022 $2,138 (15.7%) $11,448 (84.3%) $13,586

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central 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 633rd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 849th of 898 Elementary schools
 34.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)4010
 30%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Neosho School District)38.942.4
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)43.210.5
 32.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Neosho School District)50.644.7
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)40.834.2
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Neosho School District)42.644.6
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.4
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)4920
 29%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Neosho School District)48.636.9
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students221159
 28.1%
African American10
 100%
American Indian04
Asian02
Hispanic6751
 23.9%
Pacific Islander4027
 32.5%
White9262
 32.6%
Two or More Races2113
 38.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.4%75.5%
 6%




Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary

Central Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.5% of Missouri schools.

Students at Central Elementary are 39% White, 32% Hispanic, 17% Pacific Islander, 8% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 159 students attended Central Elementary.


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