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:
32nd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,903 Help


Students who attend East Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  529

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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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...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.78. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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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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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 32nd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See East Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Ozark R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Ozark R-VI 16th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2008 59.07 400th 1084 63.1%
2009 78.29 153rd 1053 85.5%
2010 82.42 126th 1066 88.2%
2011 74.61 215th 1088 80.2%
2012 92.38 22nd 1085 98.0%
2013 94.89 7th 1108 99.4%
2014 79.13 165th 1089 84.8%
2015 87.11 92nd 1058 91.3%
2016 85.81 98th 865 88.7%
2017 84.37 114th 1032 89.0%
2018 90.81 49th 1045 95.3%
2019 89.44 56th 1052 94.7%
2021 94.58 26th 901 97.1%
2022 86.04 93rd 908 89.8%
2023 93.78 32nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.55 42nd 887 95.3%
2019 84.64 61st 907 93.3%
2021 98.73 7th 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 81st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.25 74th 898 91.8%
2019 83.92 92nd 917 90.0%
2021 90.39 47th 691 93.2%
2022 80.65 112th 675 83.4%
2023 89.08 47th 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1995 426 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 431
1996 426 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 431
1997 462 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 468
1998 442 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1999 454 0 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2000 469 3 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 480
2001 481 1 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2002 455 0 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2003 455 0 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2004 463 2 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 475
2005 402 1 1 6 4 n/a n/a 0 414
2006 420 0 3 5 4 n/a n/a 0 432
2007 451 5 5 8 8 n/a n/a 0 477
2008 435 9 5 6 7 n/a n/a 0 462
2009 454 5 4 6 8 n/a n/a 0 477
2010 462 5 5 19 9 n/a n/a 0 500
2011 453 4 3 22 7 0 21 0 510
2012 460 3 3 37 5 0 19 0 527
2013 419 2 5 35 3 1 12 0 477
2014 418 1 4 33 2 1 14 0 473
2015 428 0 3 32 1 0 21 0 485
2016 424 0 3 27 0 0 23 0 477
2017 606 3 7 32 0 0 29 0 677
2018 602 4 5 31 0 0 29 0 671
2019 629 7 4 33 1 0 31 0 705
2020 604 7 3 28 2 0 30 0 674
2021 581 4 0 22 3 1 25 0 636
2022 586 23 9 28 12 2 4 0 664
2023 472 5 3 23 4 3 19 0 529

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 56th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 32nd of 898 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Elementary)76.181
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ozark R-VI)6763.9
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary)70.167.6
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ozark R-VI)66.262.7
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary)63.568.5
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ozark R-VI)68.766.2
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary)67.971.1
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ozark R-VI)74.373.3
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary)72.955.2
 17.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ozark R-VI)69.557.7
 11.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.336.2
 4.1%
5th Grade Science (East Elementary)60.453.7
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Ozark R-VI)62.956.9
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.6
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary)67.552.9
 14.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ozark R-VI)66.858.4
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students705529
 25%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic3323
 30.3%
Pacific Islander03
White629472
 25%
Two or More Races3119
 38.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.4%34.6%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Elementary

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

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

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

Students who attend East Elementary usually go on to attend:

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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