Field Elementary

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Field Elementary ranks 197 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Field Elementary is a public elementary school located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 265 students. The school is part of the St. Joseph School District, which is ranked 234 out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Field Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 48 and 197 over the past 10 years. The school's students perform significantly better than the district and state averages on MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests in Mathematics and English Language Arts across multiple grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 76% of 6th-grade students at Field Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 39.9% in the St. Joseph district and 44.4% statewide. However, Field Elementary has experienced a higher rate of chronic absenteeism compared to the district and state averages, ranging from 8.4% to 29.5% over the past few years.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50.19% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, Field Elementary students from this subgroup have consistently outperformed their peers in the district and state, ranking in the top 15% of Missouri elementary schools for this subgroup in recent years. This consistent academic excellence, combined with the school's higher per-student spending compared to the district and state averages, suggests that Field Elementary is effectively allocating resources to support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public K-6

2602 Gene Field
Saint Joseph, MO 64506-1601

(816) 671-4130

District: St. Joseph

SchoolDigger Rank:
197^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,306

Students who attend Field Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bode Middle
High:	Central High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 265

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.4%

Two or more races:

13.6%

Asian:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Field Elementary ranks better than 78.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 3^rd among 13 ranked elementary schools in the St. Joseph School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.91. (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 Field Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the St. Joseph School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Field Elementary is $11,306, which is the 4^th highest among 13 elementary schools in the St. Joseph School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Field Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

St. Joseph:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Joseph 234^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Field Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Field Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	93.06	23^rd	1074	97.9%
2007	93.94	9^th	1080	99.2%
2008	90.72	26^th	1084	97.6%
2009	94.86	12^th	1053	98.9%
2010	87.32	68^th	1066	93.6%
2011	90.26	40^th	1088	96.3%
2012	85.78	78^th	1085	92.8%
2013	87.88	69^th	1108	93.8%
2014	83.21	124^th	1089	88.6%
2015	85.22	118^th	1058	88.8%
2016	89.70	54^th	865	93.8%
2017	86.41	90^th	1032	91.3%
2018	91.01	48^th	1045	95.4%
2019	80.27	150^th	1052	85.7%
2021	71.74	226^th	901	74.9%
2022	79.86	157^th	908	82.7%
2023	75.05	185^th	898	79.4%
2024	74.91	197^th	906	78.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Field Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	80.24	87^th	887	90.2%
2019	72.06	145^th	907	84.0%

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Rank History for White students at Field Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	92.02	38^th	898	95.8%
2019	80.34	123^rd	917	86.6%
2021	62.17	243^rd	691	64.8%
2022	78.36	131^st	675	80.6%
2023	69.40	184^th	673	72.7%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Field 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	364	364
1992	359	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1993	359	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1994	351	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
1995	319	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
1996	319	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
1997	323	5	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
1998	321	9	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
1999	334	13	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
2000	323	12	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
2001	306	12	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
2002	299	7	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2003	299	7	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2004	299	14	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
2005	304	11	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
2006	309	9	5	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	337
2007	313	6	6	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	338
2008	311	3	8	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	334
2009	312	7	8	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	340
2010	334	17	11	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	379
2011	316	14	13	18	0	0	0	0	361
2012	325	19	7	18	4	0	1	0	374
2013	319	18	16	16	0	1	16	0	386
2014	309	15	10	15	0	1	10	0	360
2015	294	22	8	16	0	1	11	0	352
2016	284	16	8	19	0	2	13	0	342
2017	264	13	15	20	1	2	14	0	329
2018	266	8	27	23	0	0	20	0	344
2019	251	8	30	15	0	3	18	0	325
2020	235	10	29	11	0	4	19	0	308
2021	211	9	35	14	0	1	21	0	291
2022	199	7	27	15	0	2	30	0	280
2023	168	5	29	24	0	3	36	0	265

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 Field Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	364	18.7	19.4	9.6
1992	359	17.7	20.2	6.7
1993	359	17.8	20.2	8.4
1994	351	17.6	19.9	8.5
1995	319	17.9	17.8	11
1996	319	17.9	17.8	11
1997	334	18.0	18.6	7.2
1998	333	20.0	16.7	6.9
1999	351	19.0	18.5	11.7
2000	338	18.9	17.9	13.3
2001	326	17.9	18.2	11.3
2002	313	20.6	15.2	18.2
2003	313	20.6	15.2	18.2
2004	321	20.1	16.0	15.9
2005	326	20.7	15.7	13.5
2006	337	20.7	16.3	13.9
2007	338	19.6	17.2	18.6
2008	334	20.7	16.1	18.9
2009	340	21.0	16.2	20.9
2010	379	21.5	17.6	31.9
2011	361	23.8	15.1	35.2
2012	374	25.1	14.8	35.8
2013	386	24.9	15.4	37
2014	360	24.4	14.7	38.1
2015	352	25.0	14.0	38.9
2016	342	22.0	15.5	34.8
2017	329	22.1	14.8	39.5
2018	344	22.1	15.5	36
2019	325	22.6	14.3	37.5
2020	308	19.3	15.9	42.5
2021	291	15.6	18.5	38.5
2022	280	18.6	15.0	33.6
2023	265	19.3	13.7	50.2

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 Field Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	364	18.7	19.4	9.6
1992	359	17.7	20.2	6.7
1993	359	17.8	20.2	8.4
1994	351	17.6	19.9	8.5
1995	319	17.9	17.8	11
1996	319	17.9	17.8	11
1997	334	18.0	18.6	7.2
1998	333	20.0	16.7	6.9
1999	351	19.0	18.5	11.7
2000	338	18.9	17.9	13.3
2001	326	17.9	18.2	11.3
2002	313	20.6	15.2	18.2
2003	313	20.6	15.2	18.2
2004	321	20.1	16.0	15.9
2005	326	20.7	15.7	13.5
2006	337	20.7	16.3	13.9
2007	338	19.6	17.2	18.6
2008	334	20.7	16.1	18.9
2009	340	21.0	16.2	20.9
2010	379	21.5	17.6	31.9
2011	361	23.8	15.1	35.2
2012	374	25.1	14.8	35.8
2013	386	24.9	15.4	37
2014	360	24.4	14.7	38.1
2015	352	25.0	14.0	38.9
2016	342	22.0	15.5	34.8
2017	329	22.1	14.8	39.5
2018	344	22.1	15.5	36
2019	325	22.6	14.3	37.5
2020	308	19.3	15.9	42.5
2021	291	15.6	18.5	38.5
2022	280	18.6	15.0	33.6
2023	265	19.3	13.7	50.2

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 Field Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$271 (3.1%)	$8,544 (96.9%)	$8,815
2020	$390 (3.9%)	$9,648 (96.1%)	$10,038
2021	$934 (9.0%)	$9,438 (91.0%)	$10,371
2022	$797 (7.0%)	$10,509 (93.0%)	$11,306

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Field 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 150^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 185^th of 898 Elementary schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Field Elementary)	74	51.2	22.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Joseph)	38.2	30.6	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Field Elementary)	60	48.9	11.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Joseph)	42	33.6	8.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Field Elementary)	63	67.4	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (St. Joseph)	38.3	39.6	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.4	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Field Elementary)	60.8	41.6	19.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Joseph)	38.2	39.7	1.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Field Elementary)	64.7	54.9	9.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (St. Joseph)	33.3	28.1	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Field Elementary)	39.2	52	12.8%
5th Grade Science (St. Joseph)	27.5	29.3	1.8%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Field Elementary)	53	70.2	17.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Joseph)	37.2	38.6	1.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44	3.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Field Elementary)	81.5	75	6.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (St. Joseph)	38.2	34.5	3.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Field Elementary)	72.3	44.2	28.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Joseph)	38.5	35.2	3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	39.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	325	265	18.5%
African American	8	5	37.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	30	29	3.3%
Hispanic	15	24	60%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	251	168	33.1%
Two or More Races	18	36	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.5%	50.2%	12.7%

Schools Near Field 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
Field Elementary	Public	K-6	2602 Gene Field	Saint Joseph	64506	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4130	265	19	13.7	50.2%	168 (63.4%)	5 (1.9%)	24 (9.1%)	29 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	36 (13.6%)	74.9	197^th of 906 public elementary schools	78.3%		75	185^th of 898 public elementary schools	79.4%	12		54.7		76.0				40.9		$11,306	$797	$10,509
Coleman Elementary	Public	K-6	3312 Beck Rd	Saint Joseph	64506	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4100	349	28	12.5	99.1%	175 (50.1%)	38 (10.9%)	23 (6.6%)	9 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	57 (16.3%)	46 (13.2%)	28.2	674^th of 906 public elementary schools	25.6%		18	748^th of 898 public elementary schools	16.7%	74	19.0	31.5	22.9	29.1	27.8	30.3	31.5	30.9	30.5	$11,183	$404	$10,778
Lindbergh Elementary	Public	K-5	2812 St Joseph Ave	Saint Joseph	64505	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4250	484	32	15.0	99.4%	309 (63.8%)	24 (5.0%)	46 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.3%)	88 (18.2%)	15.8	772^nd of 906 public elementary schools	14.8%		12.6	801^st of 898 public elementary schools	10.8%	29	20.3	30.1	11.9		14.3	19.2	24.0	24.6		$10,611	$352	$10,259
Edison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	515 N 22nd	Saint Joseph	64501	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4110	288	23	12.5	99.0%	126 (43.8%)	40 (13.9%)	59 (20.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	49 (17.0%)	27	681^st of 906 public elementary schools	24.8%		31.1	650^th of 898 public elementary schools	27.6%	31	41.0	18.4	18.3	32.6	21.0	37.4	20.8	25.1	24.0	$11,814	$1,118	$10,696
Pershing Elementary	Public	K-6	2610 Blackwell Rd	Saint Joseph	64505	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4320	267	19	13.8	60.7%	201 (75.3%)	13 (4.9%)	23 (8.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.9%)	59.1	359^th of 906 public elementary schools	60.4%		41.2	553^rd of 898 public elementary schools	38.4%	194	38.2	48.7	46.4	51.2	46.4	34.7	56.3	54.6	24.2	$11,951	$507	$11,444
Parkway Elementary	Public	K-6	2900 Duncan	Saint Joseph	64507	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4310	379	29	13.2	99.2%	256 (67.5%)	9 (2.4%)	49 (12.9%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.2%)	49 (12.9%)	19.1	740^th of 906 public elementary schools	18.3%		35.9	601^st of 898 public elementary schools	33.1%	139	26.1	29.4	7.6	22.7	22.9	28.4	23.2		19.3	$10,424	$455	$9,969
Carden Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1510 Duncan	Saint Joseph	64501	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4160	577	39	14.7	99.5%	346 (60.0%)	53 (9.2%)	88 (15.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.2%)	80 (13.9%)	27	683^rd of 906 public elementary schools	24.6%		45.3	504^th of 898 public elementary schools	43.9%	179	28.8	28.3	17.5		26.2	27.3		26.0	31.9	$10,887	$398	$10,489
Oak Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4901 Cook Rd	Saint Joseph	64505	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4290	842	54	15.5	45.8%	529 (62.8%)	55 (6.5%)	95 (11.3%)	39 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.9%)	107 (12.7%)	81.4	143^rd of 906 public elementary schools	84.2%		74.5	192^nd of 898 public elementary schools	78.6%	49	74.5	52.0	51.2	62.6	47.3	64.2	52.8	62.2	49.2	$11,770	$799	$10,971
John Glenn Elementary	Public	K-5	12401 County Rd 438	Saint Joseph	64505	Buchanan County	Savannah R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 279-4533	246	18	13.3	30.9%	230 (93.5%)	4 (1.6%)	9 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	72.5	229^th of 906 public elementary schools	74.7%		66.9	288^th of 898 public elementary schools	67.9%	59		59.9			36.3	58.1				$8,837	$288	$8,549
Pickett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3923 Pickett Rd	Saint Joseph	64503	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4330	290	20	14.2	99.0%	215 (74.1%)	13 (4.5%)	23 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	35 (12.1%)	44.3	517^th of 906 public elementary schools	42.9%		28.4	678^th of 898 public elementary schools	24.5%	161	63.2	22.5	23.9	39.4				31.8	37.1	$11,114	$745	$10,369

Frequently Asked Questions about Field Elementary

What schools do graduates of Field Elementary attend?

Students who attend Field Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bode Middle
High : Central High

What district is Field Elementary in?

St. Joseph

Is Field Elementary a good school?

Field Elementary ranks 197^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Field Elementary?

Students at Field Elementary are 63% White, 14% Two or more races, 11% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Field Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 265 students attended Field Elementary.

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