Purdy Elementary

Summary:

Purdy Elementary is a public elementary school serving around 350 students in grades PK-6 in Purdy, Missouri. The school is part of the Purdy R-II school district, which is ranked 266 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Purdy Elementary faces several key challenges. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (34%) compared to the state average, while the percentage of White students (60.57%) is lower. Academically, Purdy Elementary's performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is generally below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, the percentage of students proficient or better in Math ranged from 24.5% to 54%, compared to the state average of 39.1% to 43.8%. Additionally, Purdy Elementary has a high percentage of students (59.43% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status of the student population. The school's statewide ranking has consistently been in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, ranking between 549 and 965 out of around 900-1100 schools.

Compared to nearby schools like Cassville Intermediate, Monett Intermediate, and Verona Elementary, Purdy Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with these schools tending to have higher test scores and better overall rankings. Despite the challenges, Purdy Elementary's diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic representation, could be an asset if the school is able to effectively address the unique needs of these students and leverage their cultural backgrounds to enhance the learning environment.


Detail:

Public K-6

 201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
       Purdy, MO  65734-0248


(417) 442-3217

District: Purdy R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
549th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,534 Help


Students who attend Purdy Elementary usually attend:

High:    Purdy High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  350

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.6%
Hispanic:
34.0%
Asian:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.4% Help


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Compare Details Purdy Elementary ranks worse than 61.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.36. (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 (60.6%), Hispanic (34%), Asian (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Purdy Elementary is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Purdy Elementary is $11,534.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Purdy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Purdy Elementary 549th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Purdy Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Purdy R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Purdy R-II 266th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Purdy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Purdy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.34 880th 1074 18.1%
2007 33.41 842nd 1080 22.0%
2008 34.47 835th 1084 23.0%
2009 21.11 917th 1053 12.9%
2010 40.06 728th 1066 31.7%
2011 44.77 679th 1088 37.6%
2012 46.07 663rd 1085 38.9%
2013 34.71 826th 1108 25.5%
2014 17.75 965th 1089 11.4%
2015 18.95 915th 1058 13.5%
2016 28.81 671st 865 22.4%
2017 45.17 598th 1032 42.1%
2018 39.85 656th 1045 37.2%
2019 27.53 818th 1052 22.2%
2021 27.03 682nd 901 24.3%
2022 34.38 613th 908 32.5%
2023 41.36 549th 898 38.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Purdy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.50 23rd 50 54.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Purdy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.23 590th 887 33.5%
2019 41.38 580th 907 36.1%
2021 34.05 388th 574 32.4%
2022 32.85 375th 532 29.5%
2023 38.11 391st 611 36.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Purdy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.15 84th 105 20.0%
2019 38.60 80th 120 33.3%
2021 34.99 28th 42 33.3%
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Rank History for White students at Purdy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.65 571st 898 36.4%
2019 24.96 756th 917 17.6%
2021 26.33 541st 691 21.7%
2022 25.15 541st 675 19.9%
2023 29.37 499th 673 25.9%
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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.

Purdy Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Purdy 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 302 302
1992 295 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 301
1993 328 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1994 316 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1995 310 0 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1996 310 0 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1997 306 0 0 20 6 n/a n/a 0 332
1998 325 0 0 29 2 n/a n/a 0 356
1999 291 2 0 25 1 n/a n/a 0 319
2000 337 0 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2001 324 0 2 45 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2002 308 1 3 68 4 n/a n/a 0 384
2003 308 1 3 68 4 n/a n/a 0 384
2004 273 4 15 58 4 n/a n/a 0 354
2005 254 0 9 54 2 n/a n/a 0 319
2006 264 3 20 60 3 n/a n/a 0 350
2007 259 1 13 65 3 n/a n/a 0 341
2008 237 4 6 69 2 n/a n/a 0 318
2009 181 4 7 48 1 n/a n/a 0 241
2010 182 1 10 64 1 n/a n/a 0 258
2011 178 3 7 60 3 0 0 0 251
2012 172 1 6 51 1 0 4 0 235
2013 176 0 9 56 2 0 5 0 248
2014 198 0 11 78 1 0 10 0 298
2015 196 0 12 93 4 0 13 0 318
2016 175 0 9 85 3 0 13 0 285
2017 144 0 11 14 2 74 1 0 246
2018 176 0 7 66 1 14 6 0 270
2019 230 0 10 121 2 0 5 0 368
2020 224 0 8 122 0 3 4 0 361
2021 206 0 14 118 0 1 1 0 340
2022 211 0 15 117 0 0 1 0 344
2023 212 0 15 119 4 0 0 0 350

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 Purdy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 302 20.1 15.0 n/a
1992 301 21.1 14.2 65.1
1993 333 21.5 15.5 53.2
1994 330 22.0 15.0 62.1
1995 329 20.1 16.4 61.1
1996 329 20.1 16.4 61.1
1997 332 22.1 15.0 36.1
1998 356 23.6 15.1 36
1999 319 18.6 17.2 48.6
2000 374 20.6 18.2 45.7
2001 371 27.4 13.5 48.2
2002 384 25.5 15.1 51.6
2003 384 25.5 15.1 51.6
2004 354 27.7 12.8 56.5
2005 319 27.3 11.7 58.3
2006 350 26.9 13.0 62.6
2007 341 25.9 13.2 62.2
2008 318 25.8 12.3 54.1
2009 241 20.4 11.8 60.2
2010 258 21.4 12.0 59.3
2011 251 6.1 40.6 63.3
2012 235 19.6 11.9 71.5
2013 248 17.7 13.9 67.7
2014 298 17.1 17.3 66.1
2015 318 20.0 15.9 63.2
2016 285 19.0 15.0 37.9
2017 246 11.0 22.2 71.5
2018 270 20.7 13.0 62.6
2019 368 27.7 13.2 58.7
2020 361 27.9 12.9 65.7
2021 340 26.2 12.9 62.1
2022 344 26.3 13.0 57.3
2023 350 27.0 12.9 59.4

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 Purdy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 302 20.1 15.0 n/a
1992 301 21.1 14.2 65.1
1993 333 21.5 15.5 53.2
1994 330 22.0 15.0 62.1
1995 329 20.1 16.4 61.1
1996 329 20.1 16.4 61.1
1997 332 22.1 15.0 36.1
1998 356 23.6 15.1 36
1999 319 18.6 17.2 48.6
2000 374 20.6 18.2 45.7
2001 371 27.4 13.5 48.2
2002 384 25.5 15.1 51.6
2003 384 25.5 15.1 51.6
2004 354 27.7 12.8 56.5
2005 319 27.3 11.7 58.3
2006 350 26.9 13.0 62.6
2007 341 25.9 13.2 62.2
2008 318 25.8 12.3 54.1
2009 241 20.4 11.8 60.2
2010 258 21.4 12.0 59.3
2011 251 6.1 40.6 63.3
2012 235 19.6 11.9 71.5
2013 248 17.7 13.9 67.7
2014 298 17.1 17.3 66.1
2015 318 20.0 15.9 63.2
2016 285 19.0 15.0 37.9
2017 246 11.0 22.2 71.5
2018 270 20.7 13.0 62.6
2019 368 27.7 13.2 58.7
2020 361 27.9 12.9 65.7
2021 340 26.2 12.9 62.1
2022 344 26.3 13.0 57.3
2023 350 27.0 12.9 59.4

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 Purdy Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $566 (5.9%) $9,083 (94.1%) $9,649
2020 $994 (11.8%) $7,421 (88.2%) $8,416
2021 $983 (10.9%) $8,019 (89.1%) $9,002
2022 $1,607 (13.9%) $9,927 (86.1%) $11,534

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Purdy Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 818th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 549th of 898 Elementary schools
 16.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Purdy Elementary)31.733.9
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Purdy R-II)31.733.9
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Purdy Elementary)40.954
 13.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Purdy R-II)40.954
 13.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Purdy Elementary)43.247.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Purdy R-II)43.247.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.344.3
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Purdy Elementary)35.124.5
 10.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Purdy R-II)35.124.5
 10.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Purdy Elementary)17.524.5
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Purdy R-II)17.524.5
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Purdy Elementary)36.835.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Purdy R-II)36.835.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Purdy Elementary)17.627.5
 9.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Purdy R-II)17.627.5
 9.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Purdy Elementary)41.235
 6.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Purdy R-II)41.235
 6.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students368350
 4.9%
African American00
American Indian24
 100%
Asian1015
 50%
Hispanic121119
 1.7%
Pacific Islander00
White230212
 7.8%
Two or More Races50
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.7%59.4%
 0.7%


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Students at Purdy Elementary are 61% White, 34% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Purdy Elementary ranks 549th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Purdy Elementary.

Students who attend Purdy Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Purdy 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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