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Southwood Elementary

Summary:

Southwood Elementary is a public elementary school located in Raytown, Missouri, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 343 students. The school is part of the Raytown C-2 School District, which is ranked 336 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southwood Elementary faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.1% to 34.7% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is also consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 19.5% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 21.8% in the Raytown C-2 district and 40.8% statewide. While Southwood's African American student subgroup has shown some strengths in performance, the school's low-income students have consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools.

Despite relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $12,145 to $15,126 over the past few years, Southwood Elementary's academic performance remains low. When compared to nearby schools in the Raytown C-2 district and the Hickman Mills C-1 district, Southwood generally performs at the lower end of the spectrum, suggesting that the challenges facing the school may be systemic issues within the broader region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 8015 Raytown Rd
       Raytown, MO  64138-2106

(816) 268-7280

District: Raytown C-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
764th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,126 Help


Students who attend Southwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    South Middle
High:    Raytown South Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  343

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.2%
White:
21.9%
Hispanic:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southwood Elementary ranks worse than 84.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 6th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Raytown C-2 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.57. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Southwood Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Raytown C-2 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwood Elementary is $15,126, which is the 4th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Raytown C-2 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwood Elementary 764th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Southwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
African American students:


Raytown C-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Raytown C-2 336th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Southwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.35 549th 1074 48.9%
2007 48.24 603rd 1080 44.2%
2008 34.54 833rd 1084 23.2%
2009 34.04 787th 1053 25.3%
2010 39.12 746th 1066 30.0%
2011 26.72 906th 1088 16.7%
2012 28.66 888th 1085 18.2%
2013 25.96 922nd 1108 16.8%
2014 28.81 864th 1089 20.7%
2015 36.08 757th 1058 28.4%
2016 30.39 660th 865 23.7%
2017 27.22 818th 1032 20.7%
2018 32.10 746th 1045 28.6%
2019 39.12 675th 1052 35.8%
2021 30.65 654th 901 27.4%
2022 29.71 652nd 908 28.2%
2023 22.03 726th 898 19.2%
2024 16.57 764th 906 15.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.23 567th 887 36.1%
2019 46.39 497th 907 45.2%
2021 49.33 258th 574 55.1%
2022 44.39 273rd 532 48.7%
2023 30.33 462nd 611 24.4%
2024 23.56 527th 625 15.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Southwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.93 125th 243 48.6%
2019 44.49 136th 250 45.6%
2021 48.86 72nd 163 55.8%
2022 71.49 16th 184 91.3%
2023 43.63 98th 185 47.0%
2024 30.63 144th 191 24.6%
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Rank History for White students at Southwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.27 361st 898 59.8%
2019 73.10 195th 917 78.7%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, August 11, 2016

Open Quote I have had my kids here going on 6 years now. Teachers and administrators care greatly for these children and they are thriving academically. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Open Quote Great school. The administration and teachers are wonderful. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Southwood 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 438 438
1992 397 21 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1993 450 35 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1994 348 16 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1995 338 29 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1996 338 29 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1997 328 30 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1998 358 52 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 424
1999 373 61 5 3 3 n/a n/a 0 445
2000 360 69 6 4 4 n/a n/a 0 443
2001 330 92 6 5 3 n/a n/a 0 436
2002 286 101 8 11 4 n/a n/a 0 410
2003 286 101 8 11 4 n/a n/a 0 410
2004 287 121 5 14 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2005 273 136 5 20 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2006 259 152 7 18 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2007 275 157 14 25 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2008 246 157 17 37 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2009 234 147 18 35 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2010 153 139 8 26 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2011 156 143 3 26 0 6 20 0 354
2012 157 145 5 31 0 7 19 0 364
2013 148 169 5 31 0 5 16 0 374
2014 138 176 8 33 0 2 4 0 361
2015 120 184 4 38 0 4 15 0 365
2016 115 178 5 36 0 6 23 0 363
2017 118 203 5 33 0 5 18 0 382
2018 117 192 5 32 2 7 33 0 388
2019 100 177 5 35 2 2 33 0 354
2020 91 182 6 28 2 3 33 0 345
2021 79 173 5 30 2 4 29 0 322
2022 81 175 7 41 2 2 37 0 345
2023 75 162 9 49 4 1 43 0 343

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 Southwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 438 25.7 17.0 n/a
1992 419 25.2 16.6 6.9
1993 492 26.7 18.4 7.7
1994 367 21.2 17.3 17.4
1995 373 20.1 18.6 15
1996 373 20.1 18.6 15
1997 364 20.1 18.1 13.5
1998 424 23.4 18.1 12.5
1999 445 27.0 16.5 22.5
2000 443 27.0 16.4 26.2
2001 436 28.5 15.3 22
2002 410 25.4 16.1 24.9
2003 410 25.4 16.1 24.9
2004 428 24.3 17.6 30.6
2005 435 27.0 16.1 35.6
2006 436 24.9 17.5 32.6
2007 472 24.4 19.3 36.9
2008 457 26.1 17.5 41.4
2009 435 25.3 17.1 43.7
2010 326 23.8 13.6 49.4
2011 354 24.7 14.2 50.3
2012 364 24.4 14.9 57.1
2013 374 22.8 16.3 56.7
2014 361 28.6 12.6 51.2
2015 365 30.0 12.1 68.8
2016 363 31.0 11.7 63.6
2017 382 30.2 12.6 69.6
2018 388 29.7 13.0 65.2
2019 354 30.0 11.7 62.1
2020 345 26.4 13.0 55.9
2021 322 27.6 11.6 61.2
2022 345 29.5 11.6 41.2
2023 343 28.4 12.0 60.1

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 Southwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 438 25.7 17.0 n/a
1992 419 25.2 16.6 6.9
1993 492 26.7 18.4 7.7
1994 367 21.2 17.3 17.4
1995 373 20.1 18.6 15
1996 373 20.1 18.6 15
1997 364 20.1 18.1 13.5
1998 424 23.4 18.1 12.5
1999 445 27.0 16.5 22.5
2000 443 27.0 16.4 26.2
2001 436 28.5 15.3 22
2002 410 25.4 16.1 24.9
2003 410 25.4 16.1 24.9
2004 428 24.3 17.6 30.6
2005 435 27.0 16.1 35.6
2006 436 24.9 17.5 32.6
2007 472 24.4 19.3 36.9
2008 457 26.1 17.5 41.4
2009 435 25.3 17.1 43.7
2010 326 23.8 13.6 49.4
2011 354 24.7 14.2 50.3
2012 364 24.4 14.9 57.1
2013 374 22.8 16.3 56.7
2014 361 28.6 12.6 51.2
2015 365 30.0 12.1 68.8
2016 363 31.0 11.7 63.6
2017 382 30.2 12.6 69.6
2018 388 29.7 13.0 65.2
2019 354 30.0 11.7 62.1
2020 345 26.4 13.0 55.9
2021 322 27.6 11.6 61.2
2022 345 29.5 11.6 41.2
2023 343 28.4 12.0 60.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $225 (1.9%) $11,679 (98.1%) $11,904
2020 $1,271 (10.5%) $10,874 (89.5%) $12,145
2021 $1,987 (14.9%) $11,307 (85.1%) $13,294
2022 $2,613 (17.3%) $12,513 (82.7%) $15,126

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 675th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 726th of 898 Elementary schools
 16.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southwood Elementary)37.913.9
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Raytown C-2)24.318.9
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southwood Elementary)32.726.1
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Raytown C-2)34.324.8
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southwood Elementary)32.716.2
 16.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Raytown C-2)27.819
 8.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southwood Elementary)43.117.6
 25.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Raytown C-2)36.722.5
 14.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southwood Elementary)3624.6
 11.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Raytown C-2)25.116.2
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.336.2
 4.1%
5th Grade Science (Southwood Elementary)40.736.6
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Raytown C-2)35.728
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southwood Elementary)54.736.2
 18.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Raytown C-2)41.928.8
 13.1%
   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 Students354343
 3.1%
African American177162
 8.5%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian59
 80%
Hispanic3549
 40%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White10075
 25%
Two or More Races3343
 30.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.1%60.1%
 2.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwood Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended Southwood Elementary.

Southwood Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.7% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students who attend Southwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Middle
High : Raytown South Senior High

Students at Southwood Elementary are 47% African American, 22% White, 14% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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