Silex Elementary

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Silex Elementary ranks 426 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Silex Elementary is a public elementary school serving 249 students in grades PK-5 in Silex, Missouri, which is part of the Silex R-I school district. While the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, it currently ranks 476 out of 898 Missouri elementary schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Silex Elementary generally performs below the state average on standardized tests, with its 3rd grade Math and English Language Arts proficiency rates trailing the state averages in 2023-2024. However, the school does have some bright spots, such as its 4th grade Math proficiency rate exceeding the state average. Additionally, Silex Elementary faces challenges with higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates and a relatively high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a need to address the needs of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to nearby schools, such as Bowling Green Elementary, Silex Elementary generally performs below the average in terms of test scores and statewide rankings.

To improve its overall performance and better serve its students, Silex Elementary may need to focus on addressing the specific needs of its student subgroups, such as White students and those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, who are underperforming compared to the school's overall performance. Additionally, the school could explore ways to allocate its resources more effectively, such as reducing class sizes and providing additional instructional support, to support student learning and engagement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377-0046

(573) 384-5044

District: Silex R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
426^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,095

Students who attend Silex Elementary usually attend:

High:

Silex High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 199

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.5%

African American:

0.5%

Hispanic:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Silex Elementary ranks better than 53% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.4. (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 (98.5%), African American (0.5%), Hispanic (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Silex Elementary is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Silex Elementary employs 18.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Silex Elementary is $9,095.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Silex Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Silex Elementary 426^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Silex Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Silex R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Silex R-I 217^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Silex Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Silex Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	27.58	888^th	1074	17.3%
2007	26.63	917^th	1080	15.1%
2008	35.61	818^th	1084	24.5%
2009	31.61	816^th	1053	22.5%
2010	42.33	697^th	1066	34.6%
2011	40.35	741^st	1088	31.9%
2012	50.04	605^th	1085	44.2%
2013	61.65	414^th	1108	62.6%
2014	59.13	427^th	1089	60.8%
2015	56.59	464^th	1058	56.1%
2016	67.01	283^rd	865	67.3%
2017	76.34	207^th	1032	79.9%
2018	71.96	261^st	1045	75.0%
2019	61.50	379^th	1052	64.0%
2021	67.81	269^th	901	70.1%
2022	64.68	310^th	908	65.9%
2023	48.24	476^th	898	47.0%
2024	52.40	426^th	906	53.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Silex Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	72.39	152^nd	887	82.9%
2019	43.14	555^th	907	38.8%

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Rank History for White students at Silex Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	60.72	330^th	898	63.3%
2019	50.88	420^th	917	54.2%
2021	52.88	316^th	691	54.3%
2022	51.23	320^th	675	52.6%
2023	31.24	481^st	673	28.5%
2024	38.28	425^th	668	36.4%

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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 Silex 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	150	150
1992	149	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
1993	148	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
1994	155	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
1995	161	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1996	161	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1997	177	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
1998	162	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1999	168	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
2000	169	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
2001	190	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
2002	183	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
2003	183	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
2004	180	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
2005	160	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	163
2006	165	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
2007	174	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
2008	148	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
2009	168	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
2010	183	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2011	182	2	0	2	0	0	3	0	189
2012	182	1	0	2	0	0	5	0	190
2013	182	1	0	4	0	0	1	0	188
2014	186	1	0	7	0	0	2	0	196
2015	197	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	202
2016	162	0	0	1	1	0	3	0	167
2017	167	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	170
2018	212	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	216
2019	225	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	228
2020	233	1	0	1	0	0	4	0	239
2021	230	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	235
2022	236	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	239
2023	246	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	249
2024	196	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	199

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 Silex Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	150	9.9	15.1	n/a
1992	150	9.4	15.9	n/a
1993	149	10.1	14.8	59.7
1994	156	11.1	14.1	62.8
1995	162	11.7	13.8	59.9
1996	162	11.7	13.8	59.9
1997	177	11.7	15.1	27.7
1998	162	12.7	12.8	30.9
1999	168	12.0	14.0	0
2000	170	14.6	11.6	38.8
2001	191	15.4	12.4	46.6
2002	185	15.5	11.9	42.7
2003	185	15.5	11.9	42.7
2004	182	14.0	13.0	36.8
2005	163	10.7	15.2	48.5
2006	168	12.7	13.2	50.6
2007	176	11.7	15.0	52.8
2008	153	12.9	11.9	44.4
2009	173	13.1	13.1	49.1
2010	187	13.5	13.8	52.4
2011	189	13.5	14.0	54
2012	190	12.6	14.9	48.4
2013	188	13.6	13.7	47.3
2014	196	14.9	13.1	51
2015	202	17.0	11.8	47.5
2016	167	15.0	11.1	41.9
2017	170	14.5	11.6	37.6
2018	216	18.4	11.6	38
2019	228	18.7	12.1	40.8
2020	239	17.5	13.5	40.2
2021	235	17.7	13.2	38.3
2022	239	18.6	12.8	35.1
2023	249	20.2	12.3	32.5
2024	199	18.2	10.8	32.2

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 Silex Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	150	9.9	15.1	n/a
1992	150	9.4	15.9	n/a
1993	149	10.1	14.8	59.7
1994	156	11.1	14.1	62.8
1995	162	11.7	13.8	59.9
1996	162	11.7	13.8	59.9
1997	177	11.7	15.1	27.7
1998	162	12.7	12.8	30.9
1999	168	12.0	14.0	0
2000	170	14.6	11.6	38.8
2001	191	15.4	12.4	46.6
2002	185	15.5	11.9	42.7
2003	185	15.5	11.9	42.7
2004	182	14.0	13.0	36.8
2005	163	10.7	15.2	48.5
2006	168	12.7	13.2	50.6
2007	176	11.7	15.0	52.8
2008	153	12.9	11.9	44.4
2009	173	13.1	13.1	49.1
2010	187	13.5	13.8	52.4
2011	189	13.5	14.0	54
2012	190	12.6	14.9	48.4
2013	188	13.6	13.7	47.3
2014	196	14.9	13.1	51
2015	202	17.0	11.8	47.5
2016	167	15.0	11.1	41.9
2017	170	14.5	11.6	37.6
2018	216	18.4	11.6	38
2019	228	18.7	12.1	40.8
2020	239	17.5	13.5	40.2
2021	235	17.7	13.2	38.3
2022	239	18.6	12.8	35.1
2023	249	20.2	12.3	32.5
2024	199	18.2	10.8	32.2

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 Silex Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$324 (4.0%)	$7,769 (96.0%)	$8,094
2020	$384 (4.8%)	$7,632 (95.2%)	$8,016
2021	$1,415 (16.8%)	$7,003 (83.2%)	$8,418
2022	$1,203 (13.2%)	$7,891 (86.8%)	$9,095

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Silex 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 379^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 476^th of 898 Elementary schools	17%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Silex Elementary)	84.6	48.4	36.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Silex R-I)	84.6	48.4	36.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	39.7	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Silex Elementary)	41.2	44.4	3.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Silex R-I)	41.2	44.4	3.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Silex Elementary)	50	47.2	2.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Silex R-I)	50	47.2	2.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Silex Elementary)	71	38.1	32.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Silex R-I)	71	38.1	32.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44	3.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Silex Elementary)	26.6	37.5	10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Silex R-I)	26.6	37.5	10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Silex Elementary)	36.7	25	11.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Silex R-I)	36.7	25	11.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	228	249	9.2%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	225	246	9.3%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.8%	32.5%	8.3%

Schools Near Silex 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 Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Silex Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	64 Hwy Uu	Silex	63377	Lincoln County	Silex R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 384-5044	199	18	10.8	32.2%	196 (98.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	52.4	426^th of 906 public elementary schools	53.0%		48.2	476^th of 898 public elementary schools	47.0%	50	38.1	51.5			29.5		49.9	$9,095	$1,203	$7,891
Main Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	51 N Main St	Troy	63379	Lincoln County	Troy R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 528-4809	399	37	10.6	57.6%	300 (75.2%)	9 (2.3%)	56 (14.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.5%)	34.7	609^th of 906 public elementary schools	32.8%		28.5	676^th of 898 public elementary schools	24.7%	67	38.6	32.7	14.9	33.5	31.9	38.3	32.8	$12,165	$1,677	$10,487
Claude Brown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	711 West College	Troy	63379	Lincoln County	Troy R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 462-5078	418	29	14.4	25.4%	382 (91.4%)	8 (1.9%)	8 (1.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.1%)	54.3	405^th of 906 public elementary schools	55.3%		51.7	437^th of 898 public elementary schools	51.3%	32	49.0	30.7		48.0	47.3	41.4		$10,619	$1,379	$9,240
Boone Elementary	Public	K-5	1464 Boone St	Troy	63379	Lincoln County	Troy R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 528-1560	429	32	13.4	39.2%	400 (93.2%)	9 (2.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (3.7%)	54.9	398^th of 906 public elementary schools	56.1%		59	364^th of 898 public elementary schools	59.5%	34	41.2	41.4	37.3	46.6	33.2	51.1	45.3	$11,717	$1,718	$9,999
Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-5	1484 Boone St	Troy	63379	Lincoln County	Troy R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 528-1990	439	32	13.9	33.9%	398 (90.7%)	3 (0.7%)	16 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.0%)	75.5	190^th of 906 public elementary schools	79.0%		76.7	169^th of 898 public elementary schools	81.2%	21	41.0	62.4	49.1	49.1	54.4	64.6		$12,701	$1,765	$10,935
Hawk Point Elementary	Public	K-5	327 Maple St	Hawk Point	63349	Lincoln County	Troy R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 338-4366	145	8	18.7	31.0%	125 (86.2%)	4 (2.8%)	11 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)								(n/a)		76.8		65.3				$9,677	$1,785	$7,892
Cuivre Park Elementary	Public	K-5	100 Wieman Lane	Troy	63379	Lincoln County	Troy R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 462-5218	626	43	14.4	35.3%	587 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (3.8%)	42.6	536^th of 906 public elementary schools	40.8%		44	522^nd of 898 public elementary schools	41.9%	14	34.8	42.2	34.4		28.5	48.8	36.8	$10,182	$1,572	$8,610
Lincoln County Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	1601 S. Main Street	Troy	63379	Lincoln County	Troy R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 462-3020	190	13	15.2	20.5%	173 (91.1%)	2 (1.1%)	7 (3.7%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.6%)								(n/a)
Clopton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	28176 Hwy Ww	Clarksville	63336	Pike County	Pike County R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 485-2488	195	19	10.4	46.2%	183 (93.8%)	6 (3.1%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)								(n/a)	79.2	67.8						$11,019	$1,960	$9,059
Clarence Cannon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	188 Tomahawk Dr	Elsberry	63343	Lincoln County	Elsberry R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 898-5554	310	25	12.2	42.9%	273 (88.1%)	6 (1.9%)	11 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.1%)	25.7	691^st of 906 public elementary schools	23.7%		15	773^rd of 898 public elementary schools	13.9%	82	27.1	22.1			31.2	35.2		$12,154	$1,869	$10,285

Frequently Asked Questions about Silex Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Silex Elementary?

Students at Silex Elementary are 98% White.

What schools do graduates of Silex Elementary attend?

Students who attend Silex Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Silex High

Is Silex Elementary a good school?

Silex Elementary ranks 426^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Silex Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 199 students attended Silex Elementary.

What district is Silex Elementary in?

Silex R-I

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