Niangua Elementary

Summary:

Niangua Elementary is a public elementary school in Niangua, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 152. The school is part of the Niangua R-V school district, which is ranked 337 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Niangua Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Missouri elementary schools, with academic performance, as measured by MAP test proficiency rates, significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2022-2023, only 8.7% of 3rd graders and 9.1% of 5th graders were proficient in math, compared to the state averages of 41.1% and 39.1%, respectively. Compared to nearby schools like Hartville Elementary, Strafford Elementary, and Fordland Elementary, Niangua Elementary's academic performance is consistently lower.

Niangua Elementary has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the past three school years. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, the persistent academic underperformance and socioeconomic challenges suggest that the school may not be effectively allocating its resources to address the specific needs of its student population, or that the resources available are not sufficient to overcome the challenges faced by the school.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

301 Rumsey St
Niangua, MO 65713-8432

(417) 473-6101

District: Niangua R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
716^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,188

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 152

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.7%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Pacific Islander:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Niangua Elementary ranks worse than 79.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.19. (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 (96.7%), Hispanic (1.3%), Pacific Islander (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Niangua Elementary is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Niangua Elementary employs 12.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Niangua Elementary is $10,188.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Niangua Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Niangua Elementary 716^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Niangua Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Niangua R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Niangua R-V 337^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Niangua Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Niangua Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	59.11	392^nd	1074	63.5%
2007	38.64	757^th	1080	29.9%
2008	47.39	618^th	1084	43.0%
2009	45.56	644^th	1053	38.8%
2010	42.73	693^rd	1066	35.0%
2011	34.18	822^nd	1088	24.4%
2012	23.45	933^rd	1085	14.0%
2013	36.83	802^nd	1108	27.6%
2014	35.08	791^st	1089	27.4%
2015	39.93	707^th	1058	33.2%
2017	33.32	744^th	1032	27.9%
2018	30.71	760^th	1045	27.3%
2021	13.84	780^th	901	13.4%
2022	14.45	793^rd	908	12.7%
2023	23.19	716^th	898	20.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Niangua Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	42.92	541^st	887	39.0%
2021	22.82	484^th	574	15.7%

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Rank History for White students at Niangua Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	24.19	749^th	898	16.6%
2021	5.49	681^st	691	1.4%
2023	15.24	604^th	673	10.3%

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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 Niangua 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	230	230
1992	212	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
1993	211	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	211
1994	217	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
1995	208	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
1996	208	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
1997	220	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
1998	226	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
1999	224	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2000	213	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
2001	188	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
2002	171	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	174
2003	171	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	174
2004	127	1	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2005	112	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
2006	102	4	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	109
2007	102	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	107
2008	112	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	116
2009	132	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2010	137	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	143
2011	140	3	0	3	0	0	0	0	146
2012	135	2	0	4	0	0	0	0	141
2013	141	3	0	5	0	0	0	0	149
2014	164	2	0	6	0	0	0	0	172
2015	164	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	168
2016	177	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	181
2017	199	0	0	1	1	0	2	0	203
2018	202	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	208
2019	178	0	0	5	1	0	0	0	184
2020	190	0	0	4	1	0	1	0	196
2021	177	1	0	4	1	0	3	0	186
2022	156	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	158
2023	147	0	0	2	1	2	0	0	152

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 Niangua Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	230	14.0	16.4	n/a
1992	212	14.5	14.6	62.7
1993	211	15.5	13.6	64.5
1994	217	13.9	15.6	62.2
1995	208	15.4	13.5	91.3
1996	208	15.4	13.5	91.3
1997	222	15.4	14.4	36
1998	229	16.4	14.0	41
1999	226	17.3	13.1	50
2000	213	16.9	12.6	51.2
2001	188	17.3	10.9	47.3
2002	174	16.5	10.5	47.1
2003	174	16.5	10.5	47.1
2004	133	12.6	10.6	72.2
2005	117	13.6	8.6	80.3
2006	109	11.7	9.3	71.6
2007	107	10.7	10.0	71
2008	116	10.4	11.2	81.9
2009	138	11.3	12.1	69.6
2010	143	10.2	13.9	68.5
2011	146	11.0	13.2	67.1
2012	141	11.1	12.6	63.1
2013	149	10.9	13.6	56.4
2014	172	10.6	16.1	68
2015	168	12.0	14.0	50
2016	181	13.0	13.9	52.5
2017	203	15.5	13.0	75.9
2018	208	17.5	11.8	71.6
2019	184	15.7	11.7	71.7
2020	196	14.8	13.2	70.4
2021	186	13.8	13.4	68.8
2022	158	13.1	12.0	51.9
2023	152	12.3	12.3	53.9

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 Niangua Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	230	14.0	16.4	n/a
1992	212	14.5	14.6	62.7
1993	211	15.5	13.6	64.5
1994	217	13.9	15.6	62.2
1995	208	15.4	13.5	91.3
1996	208	15.4	13.5	91.3
1997	222	15.4	14.4	36
1998	229	16.4	14.0	41
1999	226	17.3	13.1	50
2000	213	16.9	12.6	51.2
2001	188	17.3	10.9	47.3
2002	174	16.5	10.5	47.1
2003	174	16.5	10.5	47.1
2004	133	12.6	10.6	72.2
2005	117	13.6	8.6	80.3
2006	109	11.7	9.3	71.6
2007	107	10.7	10.0	71
2008	116	10.4	11.2	81.9
2009	138	11.3	12.1	69.6
2010	143	10.2	13.9	68.5
2011	146	11.0	13.2	67.1
2012	141	11.1	12.6	63.1
2013	149	10.9	13.6	56.4
2014	172	10.6	16.1	68
2015	168	12.0	14.0	50
2016	181	13.0	13.9	52.5
2017	203	15.5	13.0	75.9
2018	208	17.5	11.8	71.6
2019	184	15.7	11.7	71.7
2020	196	14.8	13.2	70.4
2021	186	13.8	13.4	68.8
2022	158	13.1	12.0	51.9
2023	152	12.3	12.3	53.9

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 Niangua Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,067 (11.6%)	$8,100 (88.4%)	$9,168
2020	$1,040 (12.6%)	$7,241 (87.4%)	$8,281
2021	$1,298 (14.8%)	$7,471 (85.2%)	$8,769
2022	$1,198 (11.8%)	$8,990 (88.2%)	$10,188

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Niangua Elementary

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Niangua Elementary)	0	8.7	8.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Niangua R-V)	0	8.7	8.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Niangua Elementary)	13.1	36.4	23.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Niangua R-V)	13.1	36.4	23.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	184	152	17.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	178	147	17.4%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.7%	53.9%	17.8%

Schools Near Niangua 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 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
Niangua Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Rumsey St	Niangua	65713	Webster County	Niangua R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 473-6101	152	12	12.3	53.9%	147 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23.2	716^th of 898 public elementary schools	20.3%		14.5	793^rd of 908 public elementary schools	12.7%	77	8.7		9.1		33.3	21.7		36.4	$10,188	$1,198	$8,990
Daniel Webster Elementary	Public	2-3	650 N Locust St	Marshfield	65706	Webster County	Marshfield R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 859-2120	465	36	12.9	48.8%	429 (92.3%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)								(n/a)	40.9					39.6			$9,903	$940	$8,964
Edwin P. Hubble Elementary	Public	K-1	600 N Locust St	Marshfield	65706	Webster County	Marshfield R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 859-2120	437	37	11.8	50.3%	386 (88.3%)	3 (0.7%)	22 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.8%)								(n/a)									$10,711	$985	$9,726
Shook Elementary	Public	4-5	180 State Hwy Dd	Marshfield	65706	Webster County	Marshfield R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 859-2120	451	34	13.2	48.6%	397 (88.0%)	3 (0.7%)	23 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	57	386^th of 898 public elementary schools	57.0%		45.4	503^rd of 908 public elementary schools	44.6%	117		57.7	34.6		40.6		48.6	38.7	$9,444	$1,006	$8,438
Ezard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	209 S Shiloh Ave	Conway	65632	Laclede County	Laclede County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 589-2171	433	31	14.0	55.0%	414 (95.6%)	4 (0.9%)	13 (3.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.7	449^th of 898 public elementary schools	50.0%		54.5	415^th of 908 public elementary schools	54.3%	34	25.5	47.8	30.4	54.6	56.5	25.5	46.3		$9,652	$918	$8,733
Grovespring Elementary	Public	K-5	9530 Hwy 5	Grovespring	65662	Wright County	Hartville R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 462-3288	84	8	10.6	71.4%	80 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)								(n/a)						87.6			$11,364	$5,859	$5,506
Fordland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	252 N Center St	Fordland	65652	Webster County	Fordland R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 767-2307	285	22	12.8	49.1%	273 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	40.4	567^th of 898 public elementary schools	36.9%		43.5	524^th of 908 public elementary schools	42.3%	43	55.3	36.6			27.1	36.9	28.8		$11,121	$1,553	$9,568
Seymour Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	425 E Center	Seymour	65746	Webster County	Seymour R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 935-2234	309	34	9.1	39.5%	287 (92.9%)	14 (4.5%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43.7	527^th of 898 public elementary schools	41.3%		33.8	617^th of 908 public elementary schools	32.0%	90	38.9	35.2	26.8		51.2	33.3			$10,749	$2,280	$8,470
Fair Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	132 N Main St	Fair Grove	65648	Greene County	Fair Grove R-X	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 759-2555	521	40	12.8	39.7%	492 (94.4%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.8%)	82.1	128^th of 898 public elementary schools	85.7%		78.2	174^th of 908 public elementary schools	80.8%	46	65.2	54.4				58.4			$9,011	$1,421	$7,590
Strafford Elementary	Public	K-4	310 W McCabe	Strafford	65757	Greene County	Strafford R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 736-7000	513	35	14.7	38.0%	488 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.3%)	57.1	384^th of 898 public elementary schools	57.2%		61.3	350^th of 908 public elementary schools	61.5%	34	56.9	38.5				38.3	46.9		$8,908	$839	$8,069

Frequently Asked Questions about Niangua Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Niangua Elementary?

Students at Niangua Elementary are 97% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Niangua Elementary attend?

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Is Niangua Elementary a good school?

Niangua Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.3% of Missouri elementary schools.

What district is Niangua Elementary in?

Niangua R-V

How many students attend Niangua Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 152 students attended Niangua Elementary.

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