West Elementary

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West Elementary ranks 111 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Elementary is a public elementary school located in Ozark, Missouri, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 602 students. The school is part of the Ozark R-VI school district, which is ranked 16th out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Elementary has consistently ranked among the top 50-111 elementary schools in Missouri, with a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests is impressive, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics and English Language Arts compared to the state average. In 2022-2023, 83.6% of 4th-grade students at West Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state average of 45.9%. West Elementary's low-income students also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 58 out of 611 Missouri elementary schools in 2022-2023. However, the school's academic performance lags behind some of the top-performing elementary schools in the neighboring Nixa Public Schools district, such as Mathews Elementary and Espy Elementary, which consistently rank among the top 20-60 schools in the state.

West Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic, Asian, and students of two or more races. The school's racial makeup has shifted over the past few years, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of students of color. This shift in diversity could present both challenges and opportunities for the school in terms of addressing the unique needs of its student population and fostering an inclusive learning environment. The school's steady increase in per-student spending, coupled with the relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, indicates that it is investing resources to support its students' academic and social-emotional needs, though further analysis would be needed to determine how these resources are being allocated.

Detail:

Public K-4

3105 W State Hwy Cc
Ozark, MO 65721-0166

(417) 582-5907

District: Ozark R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
111^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,084

Students who attend West Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 602

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.2%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Elementary ranks better than 87.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Ozark R-VI School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.25. (See more...)

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

Compare Details West Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Ozark R-VI School District. Racial makeup is: White (83.2%), two or more races (7.6%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Elementary is 14.3, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Ozark R-VI School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Elementary is $9,084, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Ozark R-VI School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Elementary 111^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See West Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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 West Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2010	67.22	311^th	1066	70.8%
2011	68.83	296^th	1088	72.8%
2012	81.27	127^th	1085	88.3%
2013	75.39	209^th	1108	81.1%
2014	82.30	135^th	1089	87.6%
2015	79.65	176^th	1058	83.4%
2016	69.57	257^th	865	70.3%
2017	78.20	180^th	1032	82.6%
2018	83.21	129^th	1045	87.7%
2019	89.58	53^rd	1052	95.0%
2021	91.17	50^th	901	94.5%
2022	90.36	56^th	908	93.8%
2023	84.25	111^th	898	87.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	76.32	118^th	887	86.7%
2019	80.73	80^th	907	91.2%
2021	96.37	12^th	574	97.9%
2023	79.91	58^th	611	90.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	69.12	80^th	302	73.5%

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Rank History for White students at West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	75.38	167^th	898	81.4%
2019	86.40	74^th	917	91.9%
2021	86.14	75^th	691	89.1%
2022	82.26	97^th	675	85.6%
2023	76.63	132^nd	673	80.4%

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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 West Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	545	13	8	17	6	n/a	n/a	589
2009	576	15	6	16	10	n/a	n/a	623
2010	506	15	9	10	7	n/a	n/a	547
2011	503	13	5	24	9	0	20	574
2012	446	9	2	20	7	0	23	507
2013	465	6	2	23	7	0	19	522
2014	467	6	2	28	6	0	21	530
2015	407	4	5	35	6	0	23	480
2016	465	3	4	41	3	0	25	541
2017	565	4	3	41	3	0	31	647
2018	578	6	2	35	6	0	34	661
2019	573	3	2	36	2	0	36	652
2020	545	6	1	27	3	0	41	623
2021	542	4	3	33	2	0	41	625
2022	595	31	7	38	8	1	11	691
2023	501	11	3	40	1	0	46	602

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 West Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	589	38.0	15.5	30.6
2009	623	39.5	15.8	39.2
2010	547	40.4	13.5	40.6
2011	574	36.5	15.7	43.6
2012	507	38.4	13.2	46
2013	522	38.0	13.7	40.4
2014	530	38.2	13.8	42.5
2015	480	39.0	12.3	46.5
2016	541	41.0	13.1	45.3
2017	647	46.5	13.9	43.7
2018	661	38.5	17.1	39.8
2019	652	47.0	13.8	42.9
2020	623	46.5	13.3	43.3
2021	625	47.0	13.2	39.4
2022	691	51.5	13.3	31.8
2023	602	42.0	14.3	37.4

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 West Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	589	38.0	15.5	30.6
2009	623	39.5	15.8	39.2
2010	547	40.4	13.5	40.6
2011	574	36.5	15.7	43.6
2012	507	38.4	13.2	46
2013	522	38.0	13.7	40.4
2014	530	38.2	13.8	42.5
2015	480	39.0	12.3	46.5
2016	541	41.0	13.1	45.3
2017	647	46.5	13.9	43.7
2018	661	38.5	17.1	39.8
2019	652	47.0	13.8	42.9
2020	623	46.5	13.3	43.3
2021	625	47.0	13.2	39.4
2022	691	51.5	13.3	31.8
2023	602	42.0	14.3	37.4

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 West Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$357 (4.5%)	$7,526 (95.5%)	$7,883
2020	$605 (7.5%)	$7,488 (92.5%)	$8,093
2021	$352 (4.1%)	$8,130 (95.9%)	$8,482
2022	$746 (8.2%)	$8,338 (91.8%)	$9,084

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 53^rd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 111^th of 898 Elementary schools	7.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)	61.2	53.3	7.9%
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 (West Elementary)	63.9	51.3	12.6%
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 (West Elementary)	72	68.8	3.2%
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 (West Elementary)	78	83.6	5.6%
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 (West Elementary)	66.4	63	3.4%
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 (West Elementary)	68.1	62.9	5.2%
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 (West Elementary)	69.7	65.5	4.2%
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	652	602	7.7%
African American	3	11	266.7%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	36	40	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	573	501	12.6%
Two or More Races	36	46	27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.9%	37.4%	5.6%

Schools Near West 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
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
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
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
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
Espy Elementary	Public	K-4	220 South Gregg Road	Nixa	65714	Christian County	Nixa Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 724-6820	400	32	12.6	43.0%	310 (77.5%)	7 (1.8%)	39 (9.8%)	12 (3.0%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.5%)	90.5	60^th of 898 public elementary schools	93.3%		93.2	35^th of 908 public elementary schools	96.1%	25	67.0	66.0				66.3	66.7		$10,678	$1,262	$9,417
Mathews Elementary	Public	K-4	605 South Gregg Road	Nixa	65714	Christian County	Nixa Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 724-6520	453	36	12.4	31.1%	379 (83.7%)	2 (0.4%)	37 (8.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.3%)	96	20^th of 898 public elementary schools	97.8%		96.2	15^th of 908 public elementary schools	98.3%	5	70.4	87.8				65.3	85.8		$10,180	$1,053	$9,127
Walt Disney Elementary	Public	K-5	4100 S Fremont	Springfield	65804	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-3600	568	31	18.3	27.3%	429 (75.5%)	27 (4.8%)	39 (6.9%)	44 (7.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.4%)	79.3	149^th of 898 public elementary schools	83.4%		84.9	107^th of 908 public elementary schools	88.2%	42	46.1	50.0	60.2		71.9	48.9	69.4		$10,567	$2,472	$8,095
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

Frequently Asked Questions about West Elementary

Is West Elementary a good school?

West Elementary ranks 111^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is West Elementary in?

Ozark R-VI

What is the racial makeup of West Elementary?

Students at West Elementary are 83% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of West Elementary attend?

Students who attend West Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

How many students attend West Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 602 students attended West Elementary.

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