Ellis Elementary

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Ellis Elementary ranks 514 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ellis Elementary is a public elementary school located in Plattsburg, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 341 students. The school is part of the Clinton County R-III school district, which is ranked 207 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Ellis Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.68%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is generally lower. For example, in 2022-2023, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in Math was 40.3% at Ellis Elementary, compared to 43.2% at Kearney Elementary, 46.2% at Maple Elementary, and 44.8% at Lathrop Elementary School. Additionally, Ellis Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (34.31%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 16.78% to 41.54%.

Ellis Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has generally declined, from ranking 565 out of 901 Missouri elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 514 out of 898 in 2022-2023. This suggests a need for improvement in academic achievement. The nearby schools, particularly those in the Kearney R-I and Smithville R-II districts, generally outperform Ellis Elementary, indicating that the Clinton County R-III district may need to examine its curriculum, teaching practices, and resource allocation to better support student learning.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

603 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477-0287

(816) 539-2187

District: Clinton County R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
514^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,707

Students who attend Ellis Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Clinton County R-III Middle
High:	Plattsburg High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 341

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.7%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ellis Elementary ranks worse than 57.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.64. (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 (87.7%), two or more races (7%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ellis Elementary is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Ellis Elementary employs 27.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ellis Elementary is $13,707.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ellis Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellis Elementary 514^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Ellis Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Clinton County R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Clinton County R-III 207^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ellis Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ellis Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	51.97	527^th	1074	50.9%
2007	54.40	489^th	1080	54.7%
2008	33.69	850^th	1084	21.6%
2009	47.25	610^th	1053	42.1%
2010	41.94	701^st	1066	34.2%
2011	57.80	480^th	1088	55.9%
2012	47.84	634^th	1085	41.6%
2013	34.36	832^nd	1108	24.9%
2014	34.44	801^st	1089	26.4%
2015	42.63	668^th	1058	36.9%
2016	39.69	566^th	865	34.6%
2017	38.62	675^th	1032	34.6%
2018	26.18	821^st	1045	21.4%
2019	35.35	724^th	1052	31.2%
2021	40.06	565^th	901	37.3%
2022	19.36	745^th	908	18.0%
2023	44.64	514^th	898	42.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ellis Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	30.96	702^nd	887	20.9%
2019	47.12	484^th	907	46.6%
2021	45.09	292^nd	574	49.1%
2023	39.47	373^rd	611	39.0%

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Rank History for White students at Ellis Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	18.07	810^th	898	9.8%
2019	30.50	678^th	917	26.1%
2021	32.21	485^th	691	29.8%
2022	10.42	634^th	675	6.1%
2023	32.39	470^th	673	30.2%

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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 Ellis 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	431	431
1992	382	46	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	432
1993	387	45	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	435
1994	400	40	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	444
1995	285	33	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	323
1996	285	33	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	323
1997	349	38	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	395
1998	348	32	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	386
1999	360	27	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	392
2000	348	30	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	381
2001	315	27	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	348
2002	326	26	2	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	368
2003	326	26	2	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	368
2004	332	27	2	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	370
2005	341	29	1	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	385
2006	355	39	3	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	407
2007	274	31	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	314
2008	256	22	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	290
2009	255	26	2	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	294
2010	255	28	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	293
2011	299	32	3	7	2	0	4	0	347
2012	286	29	2	9	2	0	12	0	340
2013	273	24	4	7	2	0	20	0	330
2014	265	20	2	5	2	0	23	0	317
2015	252	13	1	6	2	0	23	0	297
2016	234	15	1	6	3	0	30	0	289
2017	249	12	2	5	2	0	26	0	296
2018	242	10	4	6	1	0	34	0	297
2019	241	12	5	7	1	3	33	0	302
2020	269	7	3	6	0	3	30	0	318
2021	278	4	4	5	0	2	31	0	324
2022	282	3	5	11	0	3	27	0	331
2023	299	2	4	9	0	3	24	0	341

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 Ellis Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	431	29.1	14.8	n/a
1992	432	29.1	14.8	26.6
1993	435	28.1	15.5	28.7
1994	444	29.1	15.3	41.2
1995	323	21.5	15.0	65.6
1996	323	21.5	15.0	65.6
1997	395	27.8	14.2	26.8
1998	386	26.2	14.7	28.8
1999	392	28.7	13.7	34.4
2000	381	29.4	13.0	28.6
2001	348	28.4	12.3	25.6
2002	368	27.1	13.6	25.3
2003	368	27.1	13.6	25.3
2004	370	25.8	14.3	30.3
2005	385	27.7	13.9	27.8
2006	407	29.3	13.9	26.3
2007	314	25.2	12.5	30.6
2008	290	26.0	11.2	32.1
2009	294	26.1	11.2	0
2010	293	25.5	11.4	31.7
2011	347	27.7	12.5	39.2
2012	340	28.7	11.8	47.6
2013	330	24.6	13.3	0
2014	317	26.3	12.0	51.4
2015	297	26.0	11.4	43.1
2016	289	22.0	13.1	44.6
2017	296	24.6	12.0	50.3
2018	297	24.4	12.1	50.2
2019	302	25.5	11.8	38.4
2020	318	26.9	11.8	32.1
2021	324	26.4	12.2	32.1
2022	331	28.3	11.6	25.7
2023	341	27.3	12.4	34.3

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 Ellis Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	431	29.1	14.8	n/a
1992	432	29.1	14.8	26.6
1993	435	28.1	15.5	28.7
1994	444	29.1	15.3	41.2
1995	323	21.5	15.0	65.6
1996	323	21.5	15.0	65.6
1997	395	27.8	14.2	26.8
1998	386	26.2	14.7	28.8
1999	392	28.7	13.7	34.4
2000	381	29.4	13.0	28.6
2001	348	28.4	12.3	25.6
2002	368	27.1	13.6	25.3
2003	368	27.1	13.6	25.3
2004	370	25.8	14.3	30.3
2005	385	27.7	13.9	27.8
2006	407	29.3	13.9	26.3
2007	314	25.2	12.5	30.6
2008	290	26.0	11.2	32.1
2009	294	26.1	11.2	0
2010	293	25.5	11.4	31.7
2011	347	27.7	12.5	39.2
2012	340	28.7	11.8	47.6
2013	330	24.6	13.3	0
2014	317	26.3	12.0	51.4
2015	297	26.0	11.4	43.1
2016	289	22.0	13.1	44.6
2017	296	24.6	12.0	50.3
2018	297	24.4	12.1	50.2
2019	302	25.5	11.8	38.4
2020	318	26.9	11.8	32.1
2021	324	26.4	12.2	32.1
2022	331	28.3	11.6	25.7
2023	341	27.3	12.4	34.3

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 Ellis Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,670 (13.6%)	$10,591 (86.4%)	$12,261
2020	$1,567 (12.1%)	$11,354 (87.9%)	$12,922
2021	$1,804 (13.7%)	$11,401 (86.3%)	$13,204
2022	$3,323 (24.2%)	$10,384 (75.8%)	$13,707

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ellis 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 724^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 514^th of 898 Elementary schools	11.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ellis Elementary)	26.9	40.3	13.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clinton County R-III)	26.9	40.3	13.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ellis Elementary)	59.6	36.9	22.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clinton County R-III)	59.6	36.9	22.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ellis Elementary)	22.5	32.1	9.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clinton County R-III)	22.5	32.1	9.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ellis Elementary)	27.5	37.7	10.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton County R-III)	27.5	37.7	10.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ellis Elementary)	19.1	38.8	19.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clinton County R-III)	19.1	38.8	19.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Ellis Elementary)	49	30.6	18.4%
5th Grade Science (Clinton County R-III)	49	30.6	18.4%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ellis Elementary)	44.7	44.9	0.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton County R-III)	44.7	44.9	0.2%
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	302	341	12.9%
African American	12	2	83.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	7	9	28.6%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	241	299	24.1%
Two or More Races	33	24	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.4%	34.3%	4.1%

Schools Near Ellis 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	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ellis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	603 W Frost St	Plattsburg	64477	Clinton County	Clinton County R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 539-2187	341	27	12.4	34.3%	299 (87.7%)	2 (0.6%)	9 (2.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	24 (7.0%)	44.6	514^th of 898 public elementary schools	42.8%		19.4	745^th of 908 public elementary schools	18.0%	231	40.3	32.1	38.8		30.6	36.9	37.7	44.9		$13,707	$3,323	$10,384
Lathrop Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 Center St	Lathrop	64465	Clinton County	Lathrop R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 710-6114	427	37	11.4	36.3%	395 (92.5%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.3%)	47.4	485^th of 898 public elementary schools	46.0%		62.3	336^th of 908 public elementary schools	63.0%	149	44.6	47.6	20.8		23.6	48.2	52.4	37.5		$14,168	$910	$13,258
East Buchanan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Smith St	Gower	64454	Clinton County	East Buchanan County C-1	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 424-3111	297	27	11.1	23.9%	281 (94.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	62.1	333^rd of 898 public elementary schools	62.9%		47.7	479^th of 908 public elementary schools	47.2%	146	48.9	29.9	43.1		62.1	48.9		44.8		$11,729	$554	$11,175
Eagle Heights Elementary	Public	K-6	18801 Eagle Parkway	Smithville	64089	Clay County	Smithville R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 532-5959	459	33	14.0	16.8%	398 (86.7%)	10 (2.2%)	33 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	86.1	95^th of 898 public elementary schools	89.4%		72.6	214^th of 908 public elementary schools	76.4%	119	69.1	75.0	46.3	74.2	50.0	58.8			50.1	$10,289	$258	$10,030
North Platte Intermediate	Public	3-5	900 Lewis	Edgerton	64444	Platte County	North Platte County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 790-3622	114	10	11.2	26.3%	108 (94.7%)	3 (2.6%)	2 (1.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67.1	284^th of 898 public elementary schools	68.4%		62.1	341^st of 908 public elementary schools	62.4%	57	44.8	47.1	52.3							$11,358	$273	$11,085
Dogwood Elementary	Public	K-5	1400 Cedar Wood Pkwy	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 903-1400	465	32	14.6	19.4%	409 (88.0%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)	69.7	246^th of 898 public elementary schools	72.6%		61.9	342^nd of 908 public elementary schools	62.3%	96	38.3	57.0	35.9		56.5	45.0	61.1	57.6		$9,949	$300	$9,649
Maple Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	600 Maple St	Smithville	64089	Clay County	Smithville R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 532-0589	367	33	11.2	24.3%	328 (89.4%)	10 (2.7%)	11 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.5%)	76.5	171^st of 898 public elementary schools	81.0%		80.4	148^th of 908 public elementary schools	83.7%	23	46.2	68.0	57.1	61.0	48.2	32.7	78.0	50.0	54.7	$11,609	$759	$10,849
Stewartsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	902 Buchanan St	Stewartsville	64490	DeKalb County	Stewartsville C-2	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 669-3258	156	10	15.3	21.8%	150 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)								(n/a)		75.0	22.2							$9,391	$835	$8,556
Osborn Elementary	Public	K-6	275 Clinton Ave	Osborn	64474	DeKalb County	Osborn R-O	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 675-2217	65	12	5.5	41.5%	61 (93.8%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)										$18,246	$832	$17,413
Kearney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	902 S Jefferson	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 628-4113	267	22	12.0	33.3%	231 (86.5%)	3 (1.1%)	19 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	65.3	300^th of 898 public elementary schools	66.6%		70.9	232^nd of 908 public elementary schools	74.4%	68	43.2	55.3	43.9		41.5	52.3		46.3		$12,453	$405	$12,048

Frequently Asked Questions about Ellis Elementary

Is Ellis Elementary a good school?

Ellis Elementary ranks 514^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ellis Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 341 students attended Ellis Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Ellis Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ellis Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clinton County R-III Middle
High : Plattsburg High

What is the racial makeup of Ellis Elementary?

Students at Ellis Elementary are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Ellis Elementary in?

Clinton County R-III

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