South Elementary

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South Elementary ranks 592 nd of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Elementary is a public elementary school serving 277 students in grades K-4 in Neosho, Missouri. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of White students (61.01%) and significant Hispanic (19.13%) and Pacific Islander (10.47%) populations.

While South Elementary faces some academic challenges, with lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the Neosho School District and the state, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.8 and higher per-student spending ($9,786) than the state average. This suggests that the district is investing resources to support the school and its students. Interestingly, South Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than that of other elementary schools in the Neosho School District, such as Goodman Elementary and George Washington Carver Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates and higher statewide rankings.

South Elementary also serves a higher percentage of students from low-income families, with 67.51% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby Goodman Elementary (76.08%) and George Washington Carver Elementary (49.18%). This suggests that South Elementary may face additional challenges in supporting its students' academic and social-emotional needs.

Detail:

Public K-4

1111 Wornall St
Neosho, MO 64850-2618

(417) 451-8640

District: Neosho School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
592^nd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,786

Students who attend South Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Middle School
	Neosho Junior High
High:	Neosho High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 277

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.0%

Hispanic:

19.1%

Pacific Islander:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Elementary ranks worse than 65.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Neosho School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.81. (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 (61%), Hispanic (19.1%), Pacific Islander (10.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Elementary is 12.8, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Neosho School District. (See more...)

Compare South Elementary employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Elementary is $9,786, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Neosho School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Elementary 592^nd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See South Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Neosho School District:

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

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Rank History for South Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	50.15	554^th	1074	48.4%
2007	59.66	398^th	1080	63.1%
2008	57.33	429^th	1084	60.4%
2009	72.15	235^th	1053	77.7%
2010	70.84	270^th	1066	74.7%
2011	79.33	157^th	1088	85.6%
2012	43.21	693^rd	1085	36.1%
2013	44.47	688^th	1108	37.9%
2014	44.45	659^th	1089	39.5%
2015	42.63	667^th	1058	37.0%
2016	32.85	639^th	865	26.1%
2017	29.54	795^th	1032	23.0%
2018	42.21	621^st	1045	40.6%
2019	61.01	385^th	1052	63.4%
2021	54.42	411^th	901	54.4%
2022	36.95	577^th	908	36.5%
2023	36.81	592^nd	898	34.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	62.71	253^rd	907	72.1%
2023	50.08	279^th	611	54.3%

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Rank History for White students at South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	40.35	538^th	898	40.1%
2019	58.74	343^rd	917	62.6%
2021	52.20	321^st	691	53.5%
2023	27.79	516^th	673	23.3%

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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 South 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	374	374
1992	397	1	1	5	9	n/a	n/a	0	413
1993	378	3	1	4	10	n/a	n/a	0	396
1994	362	4	3	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	379
1995	275	3	3	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	293
1996	275	3	3	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	293
1997	264	2	6	9	10	n/a	n/a	0	291
1998	291	5	8	9	7	n/a	n/a	0	320
1999	378	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
2000	411	2	6	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	428
2001	393	2	3	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	417
2002	434	7	5	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	477
2003	434	7	5	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	477
2004	412	9	11	47	2	n/a	n/a	0	481
2005	429	2	18	35	6	n/a	n/a	0	490
2006	428	3	34	32	4	n/a	n/a	0	501
2007	407	6	35	31	4	n/a	n/a	0	483
2008	408	14	22	36	15	n/a	n/a	0	495
2009	182	4	22	38	6	n/a	n/a	0	252
2010	175	7	7	43	8	n/a	n/a	0	240
2011	180	3	5	43	2	12	2	0	247
2012	187	1	8	51	4	13	11	0	275
2013	177	3	9	41	8	8	11	0	257
2014	175	2	8	42	5	5	8	0	245
2015	195	3	4	38	7	9	11	0	267
2016	214	1	4	41	2	8	14	0	284
2017	186	0	3	43	5	12	14	0	263
2018	174	1	2	41	5	15	18	0	256
2019	174	1	3	32	4	12	24	0	250
2020	166	0	1	40	5	14	24	0	250
2021	160	0	1	48	4	13	22	0	248
2022	189	0	1	58	6	20	28	0	302
2023	169	0	3	53	5	29	18	0	277

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 South Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	374	18.6	20.1	n/a
1992	413	20.0	20.6	25.9
1993	396	19.5	20.3	29.8
1994	379	19.6	19.3	33.8
1995	293	15.6	18.8	42.7
1996	293	15.6	18.8	42.7
1997	291	13.3	21.9	27.8
1998	320	14.4	22.2	28.4
1999	385	17.8	21.6	36.6
2000	428	20.9	20.5	45.8
2001	417	23.5	17.7	45.1
2002	477	27.2	17.5	48.6
2003	477	27.2	17.5	48.6
2004	481	26.2	18.4	45.5
2005	490	27.8	17.6	49.2
2006	501	27.9	18.0	44.7
2007	483	26.9	18.0	45.8
2008	495	27.8	17.8	25.1
2009	252	17.0	14.8	52.8
2010	240	16.0	15.0	56.3
2011	247	17.0	14.4	68
2012	275	17.4	15.7	63.6
2013	257	19.0	13.5	68.5
2014	245	18.3	13.3	62.9
2015	267	18.0	14.8	56.6
2016	284	19.0	14.9	58.8
2017	263	21.0	12.5	63.9
2018	256	19.0	13.4	50
2019	250	20.2	12.3	58.8
2020	250	19.2	12.9	63.2
2021	248	20.1	12.3	59.3
2022	302	21.5	14.0	58.9
2023	277	21.5	12.8	67.5

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 South Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	374	18.6	20.1	n/a
1992	413	20.0	20.6	25.9
1993	396	19.5	20.3	29.8
1994	379	19.6	19.3	33.8
1995	293	15.6	18.8	42.7
1996	293	15.6	18.8	42.7
1997	291	13.3	21.9	27.8
1998	320	14.4	22.2	28.4
1999	385	17.8	21.6	36.6
2000	428	20.9	20.5	45.8
2001	417	23.5	17.7	45.1
2002	477	27.2	17.5	48.6
2003	477	27.2	17.5	48.6
2004	481	26.2	18.4	45.5
2005	490	27.8	17.6	49.2
2006	501	27.9	18.0	44.7
2007	483	26.9	18.0	45.8
2008	495	27.8	17.8	25.1
2009	252	17.0	14.8	52.8
2010	240	16.0	15.0	56.3
2011	247	17.0	14.4	68
2012	275	17.4	15.7	63.6
2013	257	19.0	13.5	68.5
2014	245	18.3	13.3	62.9
2015	267	18.0	14.8	56.6
2016	284	19.0	14.9	58.8
2017	263	21.0	12.5	63.9
2018	256	19.0	13.4	50
2019	250	20.2	12.3	58.8
2020	250	19.2	12.9	63.2
2021	248	20.1	12.3	59.3
2022	302	21.5	14.0	58.9
2023	277	21.5	12.8	67.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$539 (5.6%)	$9,134 (94.4%)	$9,673
2020	$202 (2.2%)	$8,931 (97.8%)	$9,134
2021	$340 (3.3%)	$9,907 (96.7%)	$10,247
2022	$1,094 (11.2%)	$8,692 (88.8%)	$9,786

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 385^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 592^nd of 898 Elementary schools	29.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Elementary)	49	22.5	26.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Neosho School District)	38.9	42.4	3.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Elementary)	69.4	30.6	38.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Neosho School District)	50.6	44.7	5.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Elementary)	40.3	38.9	1.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Neosho School District)	42.6	39.8	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Elementary)	54.9	44.5	10.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Neosho School District)	48.6	36.9	11.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	250	277	10.8%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	4	5	25%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	32	53	65.6%
Pacific Islander	12	29	141.7%
White	174	169	2.9%
Two or More Races	24	18	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.8%	67.5%	8.7%

Schools Near South 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Elementary	Public	K-4	1111 Wornall St	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 451-8640	277	22	12.8	67.5%	169 (61.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (19.1%)	3 (1.1%)	5 (1.8%)	29 (10.5%)	18 (6.5%)	36.8	592^nd of 898 public elementary schools	34.1%		37	577^th of 908 public elementary schools	36.5%	15	22.5	38.9							30.6	44.5				$9,786	$1,094	$8,692
RISE Elementary	Public	K-4	201 N Washington St	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(417) 451-8600	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Benton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1120 Carl Sweeney Pkwy	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 451-8610	505	36	14.0	69.3%	268 (53.1%)	1 (0.2%)	131 (25.9%)	7 (1.4%)	5 (1.0%)	55 (10.9%)	38 (7.5%)	43.8	524^th of 898 public elementary schools	41.6%		42.9	529^th of 908 public elementary schools	41.7%	5	46.5	30.1							39.3	30.5				$9,282	$1,271	$8,010
George Washington Carver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	12350 Norway Rd	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 451-8690	551	33	16.5	49.2%	437 (79.3%)	6 (1.1%)	40 (7.3%)	11 (2.0%)	7 (1.3%)	12 (2.2%)	38 (6.9%)	68.2	266^th of 898 public elementary schools	70.4%		74	199^th of 908 public elementary schools	78.1%	67	48.0	49.5							60.0	44.6				$9,575	$1,160	$8,415
Westview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	7441 Westview Rd	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Westview C-6	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 776-2425	109	12	8.8	65.1%	89 (81.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.5%)	1 (0.9%)	8 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.6%)								(n/a)	7.6		13.4											$12,415	$3,031	$9,384
Goodman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	117 N School Street	Goodman	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 451-8680	255	21	12.1	76.1%	185 (72.5%)	4 (1.6%)	27 (10.6%)	4 (1.6%)	6 (2.4%)	11 (4.3%)	18 (7.1%)	78.9	154^th of 898 public elementary schools	82.9%		62.5	335^th of 908 public elementary schools	63.1%	181	73.2	44.5							70.7					$10,575	$1,328	$9,247
Granby	Public	PK, KG-8	440 E High St	Granby	64844	Newton County	East Newton County R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 472-6279	587	42	14.0	64.9%	483 (82.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.9%)	22 (3.7%)	13 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (7.5%)	25.5	704^th of 898 public elementary schools	21.6%		32	630^th of 908 public elementary schools	30.6%	74	22.5	23.2	15.0	27.2		20.3	31.6	24.9	38.8				35.6	$8,538	$1,534	$7,004
Diamond Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	401 S Main	Diamond	64840	Newton County	Diamond R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 325-5189	348	24	14.4	53.4%	311 (89.4%)	2 (0.6%)	16 (4.6%)	4 (1.1%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (2.9%)	49.9	459^th of 898 public elementary schools	48.9%		44	518^th of 908 public elementary schools	43.0%	59	15.0	37.5	42.9				55.4		21.9	45.9	46.4			$12,681	$3,408	$9,273
Triway	Public	PK, KG-8	131 Lentz	Stella	64867	Newton County	East Newton County R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 628-3227	433	24	17.8	73.7%	343 (79.2%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.5%)	39 (9.0%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.9%)	39.1	577^th of 898 public elementary schools	35.7%		34.7	608^th of 908 public elementary schools	33.0%	31	40.5	31.9	17.9	27.3	25.0	31.9	39.3	34.1	29.7	47.7	41.0	27.3		$9,302	$1,426	$7,876
Seneca Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	1815 St Eugene St	Seneca	64865	Newton County	Seneca R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 776-2785	441	30	14.7	52.8%	341 (77.3%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (3.9%)	4 (0.9%)	56 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.8%)								(n/a)	49.1								44.3					$7,474	$1,215	$6,259

Frequently Asked Questions about South Elementary

What schools do graduates of South Elementary attend?

Students who attend South Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Middle School
Middle : Neosho Junior High
High : Neosho High

What is the racial makeup of South Elementary?

Students at South Elementary are 61% White, 19% Hispanic, 10% Pacific Islander, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What district is South Elementary in?

Neosho School District

How many students attend South Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 277 students attended South Elementary.

Is South Elementary a good school?

South Elementary ranks 592^nd of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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