Ross Elementary

Summary:

Ross Elementary is a public elementary school located in Wardell, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 101 students. The school is part of the North Pemiscot County R-I school district, which is ranked 345 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ross Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic status of its student population. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.5% to 24.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Portageville Elementary (6.8%) and Gideon Elementary (9.7%). Academically, Ross Elementary's performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is consistently below the state and district averages, with only 14.3% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in Math and ELA, compared to the state averages of 40.8% and 41.6%, respectively.

Additionally, Ross Elementary has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 97.03% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools. While the school spends a relatively high amount per student, at $13,145 in the 2021-2022 school year, its performance continues to decline relative to other schools in the state and region, such as Risco Elementary, which has significantly higher academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

102 School Drive
Wardell, MO 63879-0038

(573) 359-0543

District: North Pemiscot County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
759^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,145

Students who attend Ross Elementary usually attend:

High:

North Pemiscot Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 102

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.2%

African American:

7.8%

Two or more races:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ross Elementary ranks worse than 83.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.14. (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 (91.2%), African American (7.8%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ross Elementary is 10. (See more...)

Compare Ross Elementary employs 10.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ross Elementary is $13,145.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ross Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ross Elementary 759^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Ross Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

North Pemiscot County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks North Pemiscot County R-I 345^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ross Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ross Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	11.19	1025^th	1074	4.6%
2007	26.97	911^th	1080	15.6%
2008	23.97	951^st	1084	12.3%
2009	23.30	905^th	1053	14.1%
2010	21.02	928^th	1066	12.9%
2011	32.85	833^rd	1088	23.4%
2012	60.53	440^th	1085	59.4%
2013	59.11	455^th	1108	58.9%
2014	31.52	832^nd	1089	23.6%
2015	39.66	713^th	1058	32.6%
2017	50.79	523^rd	1032	49.3%
2018	34.16	726^th	1045	30.5%
2019	23.40	860^th	1052	18.3%
2024	17.14	759^th	906	16.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ross Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	55.70	357^th	887	59.8%
2019	43.16	554^th	907	38.9%
2024	36.73	414^th	625	33.8%

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Rank History for White students at Ross Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	17.75	817^th	898	9.0%

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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 Ross 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	240	240
1992	188	45	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1993	205	38	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
1994	217	49	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
1995	214	36	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
1996	214	36	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
1997	212	48	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
1998	207	47	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
1999	183	53	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	240
2000	176	52	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	230
2001	144	46	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	191
2002	137	34	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	173
2003	137	34	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	173
2004	130	37	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	168
2005	111	34	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	147
2006	107	38	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
2007	102	38	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
2008	100	34	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
2009	103	27	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
2010	122	24	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
2011	125	17	0	0	0	0	0	0	142
2012	105	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	117
2013	105	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	120
2014	96	19	0	0	0	0	0	0	115
2015	106	17	0	1	0	0	0	0	124
2016	98	11	0	1	0	0	0	0	110
2017	98	8	0	1	0	0	4	0	111
2018	94	7	0	1	0	0	3	0	105
2019	88	7	0	1	0	0	3	0	99
2020	79	8	0	0	0	0	2	0	89
2021	83	4	0	0	0	0	4	0	91
2022	80	4	0	2	0	0	3	0	89
2023	92	7	0	1	0	0	1	0	101
2024	93	8	0	0	0	0	1	0	102

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 Ross Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	240	15.5	15.4	n/a
1992	233	15.0	15.5	n/a
1993	243	11.1	21.9	n/a
1994	266	16.4	16.2	0
1995	250	17.5	14.3	n/a
1996	250	17.5	14.3	n/a
1997	263	18.4	14.3	62.4
1998	258	19.4	13.3	60.9
1999	240	19.4	12.4	0
2000	230	18.4	12.5	68.7
2001	191	16.2	11.8	67.5
2002	173	14.5	11.9	75.7
2003	173	14.5	11.9	75.7
2004	168	14.0	12.0	75.6
2005	147	12.4	11.9	72.8
2006	146	12.3	11.9	74.7
2007	141	12.3	11.5	76.6
2008	136	15.1	9.0	85.3
2009	131	14.5	9.0	79.4
2010	147	14.5	10.1	77.6
2011	142	5.1	27.6	83.1
2012	117	3.1	37.1	88.9
2013	120	9.0	13.2	83.3
2014	115	8.1	14.0	81.7
2015	124	9.0	13.7	84.7
2016	110	9.0	12.2	97.3
2017	111	8.1	13.6	100
2018	105	8.1	12.8	100
2019	99	7.1	13.8	97
2020	89	7.1	12.4	96.6
2021	91	7.5	12.1	96.7
2022	89	7.2	12.3	96.6
2023	101	9.2	10.9	97
2024	102	10.2	10.0	100

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 Ross Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	240	15.5	15.4	n/a
1992	233	15.0	15.5	n/a
1993	243	11.1	21.9	n/a
1994	266	16.4	16.2	0
1995	250	17.5	14.3	n/a
1996	250	17.5	14.3	n/a
1997	263	18.4	14.3	62.4
1998	258	19.4	13.3	60.9
1999	240	19.4	12.4	0
2000	230	18.4	12.5	68.7
2001	191	16.2	11.8	67.5
2002	173	14.5	11.9	75.7
2003	173	14.5	11.9	75.7
2004	168	14.0	12.0	75.6
2005	147	12.4	11.9	72.8
2006	146	12.3	11.9	74.7
2007	141	12.3	11.5	76.6
2008	136	15.1	9.0	85.3
2009	131	14.5	9.0	79.4
2010	147	14.5	10.1	77.6
2011	142	5.1	27.6	83.1
2012	117	3.1	37.1	88.9
2013	120	9.0	13.2	83.3
2014	115	8.1	14.0	81.7
2015	124	9.0	13.7	84.7
2016	110	9.0	12.2	97.3
2017	111	8.1	13.6	100
2018	105	8.1	12.8	100
2019	99	7.1	13.8	97
2020	89	7.1	12.4	96.6
2021	91	7.5	12.1	96.7
2022	89	7.2	12.3	96.6
2023	101	9.2	10.9	97
2024	102	10.2	10.0	100

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 Ross Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,764 (22.2%)	$9,706 (77.8%)	$12,470
2020	$878 (7.6%)	$10,625 (92.4%)	$11,503
2021	$1,119 (8.8%)	$11,655 (91.2%)	$12,774
2022	$546 (4.2%)	$12,599 (95.9%)	$13,144

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ross Elementary

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	99	101	2%
African American	7	7
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	88	92	4.5%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97%	97%	0.1%

Schools Near Ross Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ross Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	102 School Drive	Wardell	63879	Pemiscot County	North Pemiscot County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 359-0543	102	10	10.0	100.0%	93 (91.2%)	8 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	17.1	759^th of 906 public elementary schools	16.2%					(n/a)	14.3		26.4			14.3				$13,145	$546	$12,599
Mathis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	607 N Sixth St	Hayti	63851	Pemiscot County	Hayti R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 359-6500	379	36	10.6	100.0%	82 (21.6%)	286 (75.5%)	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.8	837^th of 906 public elementary schools	7.6%		21.4	731^st of 898 public elementary schools	18.6%	106	18.2	22.1		6.5	13.1	13.7	24.5	10.9	9.8	$9,881	$3,427	$6,453
Gideon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 Main	Gideon	63848	New Madrid County	Gideon 37	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 448-3447	121	14	8.7	100.0%	118 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					23.2	9.2				$14,459	$3,221	$11,238
Portageville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1108 King Ave	Portageville	63873	New Madrid County	Portageville	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 379-5706	317	27	11.5	100.0%	220 (69.4%)	64 (20.2%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.5%)								(n/a)		81.3			51.7					$10,395	$3,052	$7,343
Clarkton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	Hwy 162	Clarkton	63837	Dunklin County	Clarkton C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 448-3712	156	14	11.4	98.1%	102 (65.4%)	16 (10.3%)	32 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	9.1	841^st of 906 public elementary schools	7.2%		10.9	809^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.9%	32	19.2		4.2	20.8	8.4	19.2		12.5	7.3	$11,313	$2,051	$9,261
Delta C-7 Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	20 Charger Ln	Deering	63840	Pemiscot County	Delta C-7	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 757-6615	71	11	6.3	63.4%	53 (74.6%)	8 (11.3%)	6 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)								(n/a)										$11,448	$428	$11,019
Holcomb Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	102 S Cherry	Holcomb	63852	Dunklin County	Holcomb R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 792-3550	236	20	11.8	100.0%	206 (87.3%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.1%)	21.3	717^th of 906 public elementary schools	20.9%					(n/a)	23.6	20.9	12.6	27.0	28.2			28.2		$12,315	$3,790	$8,526
H. Byron Masterson Elementary	Public	K-2	1600 Ely St	Kennett	63857	Dunklin County	Kennett 39	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 717-1115	436	34	12.7	99.3%	218 (50.0%)	147 (33.7%)	41 (9.4%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.7%)								(n/a)										$8,606	$2,946	$5,661
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	1600 Ely Street	Kennett	63857	Dunklin County	Kennett 39	No	No	No	No	(573) 717-1115	95	4	23.7	96.8%	52 (54.7%)	25 (26.3%)	6 (6.3%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (11.6%)								(n/a)
Caruthersville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Washington Ave	Caruthersville	63830	Pemiscot County	Caruthersville 18	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 333-6100	501	36	13.9	100.0%	193 (38.5%)	215 (42.9%)	18 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (14.8%)	13.9	790^th of 906 public elementary schools	12.8%		13.4	786^th of 898 public elementary schools	12.5%	4	14.2	16.3	8.0		22.2	25.6		23.2		$9,267	$2,409	$6,858

Frequently Asked Questions about Ross Elementary

What schools do graduates of Ross Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ross Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : North Pemiscot Senior High

Is Ross Elementary a good school?

Ross Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.2% of Missouri elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Ross Elementary?

Students at Ross Elementary are 91% White, 8% African American.

How many students attend Ross Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 102 students attended Ross Elementary.

What district is Ross Elementary in?

North Pemiscot County R-I

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