Puxico Elementary

Summary:

Puxico Elementary is a public elementary school in Puxico, Missouri, serving 358 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Puxico R-VIII school district, which is ranked 67 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Puxico Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across grades 3-5. For example, in 2022-2023, 56.6% of 3rd graders, 49.3% of 4th graders, and 42% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 41.1%, 43.8%, and 39.1%, respectively. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.79% to 59.52% over the past three school years, which is higher than nearby schools like Bloomfield Elementary (52.71%) and Advance Elementary (45.99%).

Puxico Elementary's strong performance is further highlighted by its steady improvement in statewide ranking, from 717 out of 1,052 Missouri elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 355 out of 898 in 2022-2023, with a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's white students have consistently outperformed the state average for white students, ranking 372 out of 673 Missouri elementary schools in 2022-2023, with a 2-star rating. Additionally, Puxico Elementary has shown strong performance for its low socioeconomic status students, ranking 198 out of 887 Missouri elementary schools in 2017-2018 and earning a 4-star rating.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 481 N Bedford St
       Puxico, MO  63960-9144


(573) 222-3542

District: Puxico R-VIII

SchoolDigger Rank:
355th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,188 Help


Students who attend Puxico Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Puxico Junior High
High:    Puxico High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  358

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.2%
Two or more races:
2.0%
Asian:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Puxico Elementary ranks better than 60.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.15. (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 (97.2%), two or more races (2%), American Indian (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Puxico Elementary is 11.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Puxico Elementary is $9,188.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Puxico Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Puxico Elementary 355th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Puxico Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Puxico R-VIII:

SchoolDigger ranks Puxico R-VIII 67th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Puxico Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Puxico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.95 722nd 1074 32.8%
2007 47.93 606th 1080 43.9%
2008 46.45 636th 1084 41.3%
2009 41.85 696th 1053 33.9%
2010 37.36 768th 1066 28.0%
2011 24.71 923rd 1088 15.2%
2012 44.33 685th 1085 36.9%
2013 43.50 698th 1108 37.0%
2014 32.90 814th 1089 25.3%
2015 27.73 836th 1058 21.0%
2016 30.47 658th 865 23.9%
2017 45.21 596th 1032 42.2%
2018 44.08 593rd 1045 43.3%
2019 35.93 717th 1052 31.8%
2021 65.68 295th 901 67.3%
2022 63.81 320th 908 64.8%
2023 60.15 355th 898 60.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Puxico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.92 198th 887 77.7%
2019 47.97 465th 907 48.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Puxico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.04 111th 251 55.8%
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Rank History for White students at Puxico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.47 618th 898 31.2%
2019 23.61 767th 917 16.4%
2021 60.83 250th 691 63.8%
2022 49.27 339th 675 49.8%
2023 43.80 372nd 673 44.7%
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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 Puxico 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 367 367
1992 334 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1993 385 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1994 388 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1995 398 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1996 398 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1997 437 0 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 446
1998 408 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 413
1999 415 0 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 423
2000 392 0 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2001 388 1 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2002 396 1 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2003 396 1 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2004 396 0 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 406
2005 399 1 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 411
2006 357 0 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2007 377 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 381
2008 362 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2009 364 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2010 356 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2011 359 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 365
2012 351 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 353
2013 299 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 304
2014 311 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 313
2015 339 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 344
2016 327 4 0 3 0 0 3 0 337
2017 366 2 0 2 1 0 8 0 379
2018 354 1 1 4 0 0 6 0 366
2019 365 2 0 4 0 0 5 0 376
2020 378 3 0 2 0 0 5 0 388
2021 362 3 1 1 0 0 6 0 373
2022 381 2 2 1 0 0 12 0 398
2023 348 0 1 1 1 0 7 0 358

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 Puxico Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 367 22.0 16.6 n/a
1992 336 21.1 15.9 68.5
1993 388 22.5 17.2 59.8
1994 394 23.4 16.8 75.6
1995 398 25.9 15.4 82.4
1996 398 25.9 15.4 82.4
1997 446 27.8 16.0 46.2
1998 413 28.9 14.3 49.4
1999 423 31.0 13.6 63.8
2000 405 31.0 13.1 64
2001 404 33.0 12.2 64.4
2002 408 32.0 12.8 57.8
2003 408 32.0 12.8 57.8
2004 406 31.9 12.7 55.7
2005 411 31.9 12.9 57.9
2006 364 28.2 12.9 62.1
2007 381 27.2 14.0 59.6
2008 364 30.8 11.8 59.9
2009 367 29.7 12.3 54.8
2010 363 29.7 12.2 60.3
2011 365 29.4 12.3 61.1
2012 353 29.8 11.8 56.7
2013 304 29.3 10.3 64.8
2014 313 28.4 11.0 64.5
2015 344 29.0 11.8 65.7
2016 337 28.0 12.0 61.7
2017 379 30.8 12.2 60.7
2018 366 29.7 12.2 58.5
2019 376 28.8 13.0 60.4
2020 388 31.4 12.3 58.5
2021 373 30.8 12.0 59.5
2022 398 29.8 13.3 55.8
2023 358 30.8 11.6 52.8

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 Puxico Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 367 22.0 16.6 n/a
1992 336 21.1 15.9 68.5
1993 388 22.5 17.2 59.8
1994 394 23.4 16.8 75.6
1995 398 25.9 15.4 82.4
1996 398 25.9 15.4 82.4
1997 446 27.8 16.0 46.2
1998 413 28.9 14.3 49.4
1999 423 31.0 13.6 63.8
2000 405 31.0 13.1 64
2001 404 33.0 12.2 64.4
2002 408 32.0 12.8 57.8
2003 408 32.0 12.8 57.8
2004 406 31.9 12.7 55.7
2005 411 31.9 12.9 57.9
2006 364 28.2 12.9 62.1
2007 381 27.2 14.0 59.6
2008 364 30.8 11.8 59.9
2009 367 29.7 12.3 54.8
2010 363 29.7 12.2 60.3
2011 365 29.4 12.3 61.1
2012 353 29.8 11.8 56.7
2013 304 29.3 10.3 64.8
2014 313 28.4 11.0 64.5
2015 344 29.0 11.8 65.7
2016 337 28.0 12.0 61.7
2017 379 30.8 12.2 60.7
2018 366 29.7 12.2 58.5
2019 376 28.8 13.0 60.4
2020 388 31.4 12.3 58.5
2021 373 30.8 12.0 59.5
2022 398 29.8 13.3 55.8
2023 358 30.8 11.6 52.8

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 Puxico Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $308 (3.5%) $8,396 (96.5%) $8,704
2020 $996 (11.5%) $7,666 (88.5%) $8,662
2021 $1,000 (10.7%) $8,329 (89.3%) $9,329
2022 $1,327 (14.4%) $7,861 (85.6%) $9,188

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Puxico Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 717th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 355th of 898 Elementary schools
 28.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Puxico Elementary)43.156.6
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Puxico R-VIII)43.156.6
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Puxico Elementary)47.143.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Puxico R-VIII)47.143.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Puxico Elementary)24.649.3
 24.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Puxico R-VIII)24.649.3
 24.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Puxico Elementary)32.352.3
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Puxico R-VIII)32.352.3
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Puxico Elementary)15.242
 26.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Puxico R-VIII)15.242
 26.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Puxico Elementary)45.652.2
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Puxico R-VIII)45.652.2
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.6
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Puxico Elementary)58.728
 30.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Puxico R-VIII)58.728
 30.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students376358
 4.8%
African American20
 100%
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic41
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White365348
 4.7%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.4%52.8%
 7.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Puxico Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 358 students attended Puxico Elementary.

Students at Puxico Elementary are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

Puxico Elementary ranks 355th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Puxico Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Puxico Junior High
High : Puxico 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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