East Elementary

Summary:

East Elementary is a public elementary school located in Ozark, Missouri, serving 529 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Ozark R-VI school district, which is ranked 16th out of 376 districts in Missouri and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

East Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking between 26th and 93rd out of over 900 schools in recent years. The school's students perform exceptionally well on state assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts compared to the state and district averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 81% of 3rd-grade students at East Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 63.9% for the Ozark R-VI district and 41.1% for the state of Missouri. Additionally, East Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 26.05% to 34.91% in recent years, compared to some nearby schools like Sparta Elementary at 55.08%.

Despite its academic excellence, East Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with over 88% of students identifying as white in recent years, similar to the racial makeup of the other nearby schools. This lack of racial diversity may present challenges in preparing students for an increasingly diverse and global society, and the school may benefit from exploring ways to foster a more inclusive and representative student population. However, the school's consistent funding and resource allocation, with per-student spending increasing from $8,116 in 2018-2019 to $9,903 in 2021-2022, may be a contributing factor to its high academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-4

2449 E Hartley
Ozark, MO 65721-0166

(417) 582-5906

District: Ozark R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,903

Students who attend East Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ozark Junior High
	Ozark Middle School
High:	Ozark High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 529

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Elementary ranks better than 96.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Ozark R-VI School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.78. (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 (89.2%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Elementary is 12.7. 2 elementary schools in the Ozark R-VI School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Elementary is $9,903. 2 elementary schools in the Ozark R-VI School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

East Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks East Elementary 32^nd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See East Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Ozark R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Ozark R-VI 16^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Elementary

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Rank History for all students at East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2008	59.07	400^th	1084	63.1%
2009	78.29	153^rd	1053	85.5%
2010	82.42	126^th	1066	88.2%
2011	74.61	215^th	1088	80.2%
2012	92.38	22^nd	1085	98.0%
2013	94.89	7^th	1108	99.4%
2014	79.13	165^th	1089	84.8%
2015	87.11	92^nd	1058	91.3%
2016	85.81	98^th	865	88.7%
2017	84.37	114^th	1032	89.0%
2018	90.81	49^th	1045	95.3%
2019	89.44	56^th	1052	94.7%
2021	94.58	26^th	901	97.1%
2022	86.04	93^rd	908	89.8%
2023	93.78	32^nd	898	96.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	87.55	42^nd	887	95.3%
2019	84.64	61^st	907	93.3%
2021	98.73	7^th	574	98.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	35.32	81^st	103	21.4%

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Rank History for White students at East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	87.25	74^th	898	91.8%
2019	83.92	92^nd	917	90.0%
2021	90.39	47^th	691	93.2%
2022	80.65	112^th	675	83.4%
2023	89.08	47^th	673	93.0%

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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 East Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	426	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	431
1996	426	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	431
1997	462	0	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	468
1998	442	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	448
1999	454	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	462
2000	469	3	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	480
2001	481	1	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	489
2002	455	0	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	461
2003	455	0	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	461
2004	463	2	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	475
2005	402	1	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	414
2006	420	0	3	5	4	n/a	n/a	432
2007	451	5	5	8	8	n/a	n/a	477
2008	435	9	5	6	7	n/a	n/a	462
2009	454	5	4	6	8	n/a	n/a	477
2010	462	5	5	19	9	n/a	n/a	500
2011	453	4	3	22	7	0	21	510
2012	460	3	3	37	5	0	19	527
2013	419	2	5	35	3	1	12	477
2014	418	1	4	33	2	1	14	473
2015	428	0	3	32	1	0	21	485
2016	424	0	3	27	0	0	23	477
2017	606	3	7	32	0	0	29	677
2018	602	4	5	31	0	0	29	671
2019	629	7	4	33	1	0	31	705
2020	604	7	3	28	2	0	30	674
2021	581	4	0	22	3	1	25	636
2022	586	23	9	28	12	2	4	664
2023	472	5	3	23	4	3	19	529

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 East Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	431	28.9	14.9	19.5
1996	431	28.9	14.9	19.5
1997	468	32.3	14.5	15.6
1998	448	32.4	13.8	13.8
1999	462	31.3	14.8	21.9
2000	480	35.1	13.7	29.2
2001	489	34.1	14.3	24.9
2002	461	33.1	13.9	24.5
2003	461	33.1	13.9	24.5
2004	475	31.1	15.3	29.7
2005	414	26.8	15.4	25.1
2006	432	30.4	14.2	32.4
2007	477	29.4	16.2	34
2008	462	36.0	12.8	29.9
2009	477	36.4	13.1	32.5
2010	500	36.3	13.7	33.8
2011	510	34.2	14.8	40.8
2012	527	36.6	14.3	44.6
2013	477	38.8	12.2	45.7
2014	473	39.0	12.1	40.8
2015	485	40.0	12.1	45.2
2016	477	37.0	12.8	37.7
2017	677	47.0	14.4	35.7
2018	671	40.5	16.5	36.8
2019	705	51.1	13.7	37.4
2020	674	50.5	13.3	35.2
2021	636	49.0	12.9	34.9
2022	664	51.9	12.7	26.1
2023	529	41.4	12.7	34.6

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 East Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	431	28.9	14.9	19.5
1996	431	28.9	14.9	19.5
1997	468	32.3	14.5	15.6
1998	448	32.4	13.8	13.8
1999	462	31.3	14.8	21.9
2000	480	35.1	13.7	29.2
2001	489	34.1	14.3	24.9
2002	461	33.1	13.9	24.5
2003	461	33.1	13.9	24.5
2004	475	31.1	15.3	29.7
2005	414	26.8	15.4	25.1
2006	432	30.4	14.2	32.4
2007	477	29.4	16.2	34
2008	462	36.0	12.8	29.9
2009	477	36.4	13.1	32.5
2010	500	36.3	13.7	33.8
2011	510	34.2	14.8	40.8
2012	527	36.6	14.3	44.6
2013	477	38.8	12.2	45.7
2014	473	39.0	12.1	40.8
2015	485	40.0	12.1	45.2
2016	477	37.0	12.8	37.7
2017	677	47.0	14.4	35.7
2018	671	40.5	16.5	36.8
2019	705	51.1	13.7	37.4
2020	674	50.5	13.3	35.2
2021	636	49.0	12.9	34.9
2022	664	51.9	12.7	26.1
2023	529	41.4	12.7	34.6

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 East Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$547 (6.7%)	$7,569 (93.3%)	$8,116
2020	$636 (7.4%)	$7,909 (92.6%)	$8,545
2021	$385 (4.2%)	$8,870 (95.8%)	$9,255
2022	$933 (9.4%)	$8,971 (90.6%)	$9,903

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East 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 56^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 32^nd of 898 Elementary schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Elementary)	76.1	81	4.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ozark R-VI)	67	63.9	3.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary)	70.1	67.6	2.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ozark R-VI)	66.2	62.7	3.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary)	63.5	68.5	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ozark R-VI)	68.7	66.2	2.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary)	67.9	71.1	3.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ozark R-VI)	74.3	73.3	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary)	72.9	55.2	17.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ozark R-VI)	69.5	57.7	11.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	36.2	4.1%
5th Grade Science (East Elementary)	60.4	53.7	6.7%
5th Grade Science (Ozark R-VI)	62.9	56.9	6%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.6	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary)	67.5	52.9	14.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ozark R-VI)	66.8	58.4	8.4%
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	705	529	25%
African American	7	5	28.6%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	33	23	30.3%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	629	472	25%
Two or More Races	31	19	38.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.4%	34.6%	2.9%

Schools Near East 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 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Elementary	Public	K-4	2449 E Hartley	Ozark	65721	Christian County	Ozark R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 582-5906	529	41	12.7	34.6%	472 (89.2%)	5 (0.9%)	23 (4.3%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	19 (3.6%)	93.8	32^nd of 898 public elementary schools	96.4%		86	93^rd of 908 public elementary schools	89.8%	61	81.0	68.5				67.6	71.1		$9,903	$933	$8,971
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Center	Public	PK-K	302 N 4th Avenue	Ozark	65721	Christian County	Ozark R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 582-5992	126	21	6.0	50.0%	106 (84.1%)	4 (3.2%)	5 (4.0%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.3%)								(n/a)									$225,391	$35,823	$189,568
South Elementary	Public	K-4	1250 W South St	Ozark	65721	Christian County	Ozark R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 582-5905	524	42	12.3	43.9%	455 (86.8%)	14 (2.7%)	30 (5.7%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.8%)	88.8	68^th of 898 public elementary schools	92.4%		84.2	112^th of 908 public elementary schools	87.7%	44	62.5	59.8				68.3	69.8		$9,700	$725	$8,975
North Elementary	Public	K-4	3608 N Hwy Nn	Ozark	65721	Christian County	Ozark R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 582-5904	553	39	14.0	28.9%	497 (89.9%)	7 (1.3%)	20 (3.6%)	7 (1.3%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.1%)	89.6	65^th of 898 public elementary schools	92.8%		88.8	73^rd of 908 public elementary schools	92.0%	8	60.8	66.6				65.2	69.0		$10,019	$1,023	$8,995
Sparta Elementary	Public	K-4	522 State Hwy 125 N	Sparta	65753	Christian County	Sparta R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 634-3223	256	23	11.2	55.1%	250 (97.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)								(n/a)	39.6	49.2							$8,916	$731	$8,184
West Elementary	Public	K-4	3105 W State Hwy Cc	Ozark	65721	Christian County	Ozark R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 582-5907	602	42	14.3	37.4%	501 (83.2%)	11 (1.8%)	40 (6.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.6%)	84.2	111^th of 898 public elementary schools	87.6%		90.4	56^th of 908 public elementary schools	93.8%	55	53.3	68.8				51.3	83.6		$9,084	$746	$8,338
High Pointe Elementary	Public	K-4	900 North Cheyenne Road	Nixa	65714	Christian County	Nixa Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 724-6700	619	43	14.5	39.9%	515 (83.2%)	13 (2.1%)	37 (6.0%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.6%)	94.3	29^th of 898 public elementary schools	96.8%		90.3	57^th of 908 public elementary schools	93.7%	28	76.3	72.4				66.1	72.3		$9,101	$786	$8,314
Century Elementary	Public	K-4	732 North Street	Nixa	65714	Christian County	Nixa Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 724-3800	619	45	13.8	30.0%	535 (86.4%)	6 (1.0%)	30 (4.8%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.9%)	78.6	155^th of 898 public elementary schools	82.7%		71.4	228^th of 908 public elementary schools	74.9%	73	51.6	60.0				50.0	67.2		$10,075	$908	$9,167
John Thomas School Of Discover	Public	K-6	312 North Market Street	Nixa	65714	Christian County	Nixa Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 724-6800	487	33	14.5	18.9%	426 (87.5%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.9%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.2%)	93.9	31^st of 898 public elementary schools	96.5%		96.7	12^th of 908 public elementary schools	98.7%	19	60.3		71.9	85.7	73.2	57.4	76.1	74.3	$10,055	$801	$9,254
Highlandville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	223 Kentling Ave	Highlandville	65669	Christian County	Spokane R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 443-3361	360	27	13.2	44.2%	327 (90.8%)	4 (1.1%)	9 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)	50.9	447^th of 898 public elementary schools	50.2%		52.4	434^th of 908 public elementary schools	52.2%	13	27.5		36.1		47.6	43.2			$10,091	$1,181	$8,909

Frequently Asked Questions about East Elementary

What is the racial makeup of East Elementary?

Students at East Elementary are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is East Elementary in?

Ozark R-VI

What schools do graduates of East Elementary attend?

Students who attend East Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ozark Junior High
Middle : Ozark Middle School
High : Ozark High

How many students attend East Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 529 students attended East Elementary.

Is East Elementary a good school?

Yes! East Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 32^nd of 898 Missouri elementary schools.

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