Is Southern Boone Elementary a good school?

Southern Boone Elementary ranks 334 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Southern Boone Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 344 students attended Southern Boone Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Southern Boone Elementary?

Students at Southern Boone Elementary are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Southern Boone Elementary attend?

Students who attend Southern Boone Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Southern Boone Middle High : Southern Boone High

Southern Boone Elementary

Summary:

Southern Boone Elementary is a public school serving 344 students in grades 3-4 in Ashland, Missouri, part of the Southern Boone County R-I school district. This well-performing school consistently outpaces the state average on standardized tests and has a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools.

Southern Boone Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with proficiency rates on 3rd grade Math and ELA tests that exceed the state averages by several percentage points. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.83%) compared to other local elementary schools like Mill Creek Elementary in Columbia (68.63% white). Additionally, Southern Boone spends less per student ($9,690) than some higher-spending nearby schools such as Cedar Ridge Elementary ($13,933 per student).

While Southern Boone Elementary demonstrates consistent high performance overall, its subgroup metrics are more mixed. The school ranks in the middle of Missouri elementary schools for both white students and low-socioeconomic status students, suggesting there may be room for improvement in addressing the needs of these populations. Additionally, the school's relatively homogeneous student body does not fully reflect the diversity of the broader community, as seen in more diverse schools like Beulah Ralph Elementary in Columbia.

Detail:

Public 3-4

809 S Henry Clay Blvd
Ashland, MO 65010-0168

(573) 657-2145

District: Southern Boone County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
334^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,690

Students who attend Southern Boone Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Southern Boone Middle
High:	Southern Boone High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 344

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.8%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southern Boone Elementary ranks better than 62.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62. (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 (89.8%), two or more races (4.9%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southern Boone Elementary is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Southern Boone Elementary employs 29.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southern Boone Elementary is $9,690.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Southern Boone Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Boone Elementary 334^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Southern Boone Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Southern Boone County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Boone County R-I 95^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southern Boone Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Southern Boone Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	74.19	190^th	1074	82.3%
2007	75.78	168^th	1080	84.4%
2008	83.25	93^rd	1084	91.4%
2009	70.56	252^nd	1053	76.1%
2010	78.78	165^th	1066	84.5%
2011	51.36	587^th	1088	46.0%
2012	69.41	296^th	1085	72.7%
2013	68.46	303^rd	1108	72.7%
2014	67.78	306^th	1089	71.9%
2015	58.74	437^th	1058	58.7%
2016	50.93	456^th	865	47.3%
2017	57.17	444^th	1032	57.0%
2018	61.58	382^nd	1045	63.4%
2019	65.66	335^th	1052	68.2%
2021	66.75	282^nd	901	68.7%
2022	62.27	339^th	908	62.7%
2023	62.00	334^th	898	62.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern Boone Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	46.19	494^th	887	44.3%
2019	42.32	566^th	907	37.6%
2021	57.25	188^th	574	67.2%
2022	17.06	490^th	532	7.9%
2023	36.56	403^rd	611	34.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Southern Boone Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	57.92	108^th	251	57.0%
2019	52.21	147^th	302	51.3%

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Rank History for White students at Southern Boone Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	47.87	463^rd	898	48.4%
2019	52.66	401^st	917	56.3%
2021	54.73	302^nd	691	56.3%
2022	47.81	352^nd	675	47.9%
2023	45.77	356^th	673	47.1%

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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 Southern Boone 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	494	494
1992	518	5	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	524
1993	519	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
1994	520	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	522
1995	534	47	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	583
1996	534	47	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	583
1997	422	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
1998	471	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
1999	484	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
2000	458	5	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
2001	301	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
2002	288	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
2003	288	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
2004	285	4	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	297
2005	276	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
2006	284	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
2007	311	3	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	318
2008	212	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
2009	320	6	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2010	315	9	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
2011	311	6	2	4	1	2	1	0	327
2012	309	5	2	2	1	0	3	0	322
2013	311	7	3	5	2	0	5	0	333
2014	338	4	2	1	0	0	7	0	352
2015	321	3	3	5	0	0	6	0	338
2016	350	1	4	7	1	0	12	0	375
2017	338	2	3	8	1	0	13	0	365
2018	359	3	2	8	0	0	22	0	394
2019	372	5	0	7	1	1	18	0	404
2020	398	3	1	12	1	1	21	0	437
2021	398	4	1	15	1	2	34	0	455
2022	434	6	2	18	1	0	26	0	487
2023	309	3	2	13	0	0	17	0	344

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 Southern Boone Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	494	27.5	17.9	n/a
1992	524	28.6	18.3	n/a
1993	521	29.0	18.0	32.6
1994	522	32.6	16.0	28.9
1995	583	35.1	16.6	29.8
1996	583	35.1	16.6	29.8
1997	429	27.3	15.7	16.8
1998	475	28.5	16.7	12.6
1999	489	28.9	16.9	19.4
2000	466	29.2	16.0	17
2001	305	21.2	14.4	17
2002	295	22.3	13.2	16.9
2003	295	22.3	13.2	16.9
2004	297	21.5	13.8	20.5
2005	282	22.2	12.7	17
2006	291	21.0	13.9	19.2
2007	318	20.0	15.9	18.6
2008	219	15.3	14.3	17.4
2009	334	20.8	16.0	19.5
2010	329	20.6	15.9	20.7
2011	327	21.8	15.0	24.8
2012	322	22.1	14.5	22.7
2013	333	22.0	15.1	22.8
2014	352	23.8	14.7	22.4
2015	338	23.0	14.6	18.9
2016	375	26.0	14.4	20
2017	365	25.6	14.2	22.5
2018	394	28.6	13.7	24.4
2019	404	29.6	13.6	25
2020	437	31.9	13.6	26.1
2021	455	33.6	13.5	20
2022	487	38.5	12.6	17
2023	344	29.2	11.7	16

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 Southern Boone Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	494	27.5	17.9	n/a
1992	524	28.6	18.3	n/a
1993	521	29.0	18.0	32.6
1994	522	32.6	16.0	28.9
1995	583	35.1	16.6	29.8
1996	583	35.1	16.6	29.8
1997	429	27.3	15.7	16.8
1998	475	28.5	16.7	12.6
1999	489	28.9	16.9	19.4
2000	466	29.2	16.0	17
2001	305	21.2	14.4	17
2002	295	22.3	13.2	16.9
2003	295	22.3	13.2	16.9
2004	297	21.5	13.8	20.5
2005	282	22.2	12.7	17
2006	291	21.0	13.9	19.2
2007	318	20.0	15.9	18.6
2008	219	15.3	14.3	17.4
2009	334	20.8	16.0	19.5
2010	329	20.6	15.9	20.7
2011	327	21.8	15.0	24.8
2012	322	22.1	14.5	22.7
2013	333	22.0	15.1	22.8
2014	352	23.8	14.7	22.4
2015	338	23.0	14.6	18.9
2016	375	26.0	14.4	20
2017	365	25.6	14.2	22.5
2018	394	28.6	13.7	24.4
2019	404	29.6	13.6	25
2020	437	31.9	13.6	26.1
2021	455	33.6	13.5	20
2022	487	38.5	12.6	17
2023	344	29.2	11.7	16

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 Southern Boone Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$539 (6.3%)	$7,991 (93.7%)	$8,530
2020	$430 (5.0%)	$8,189 (95.0%)	$8,618
2021	$913 (9.3%)	$8,879 (90.7%)	$9,792
2022	$598 (6.2%)	$9,091 (93.8%)	$9,690

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southern Boone 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 335^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 334^th of 898 Elementary schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southern Boone Elementary)	50	45.6	4.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southern Boone County R-I)	50	45.6	4.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southern Boone Elementary)	57.7	46.6	11.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southern Boone County R-I)	57.7	46.6	11.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southern Boone Elementary)	45.4	49	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southern Boone County R-I)	45.4	49	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Boone Elementary)	50.8	46.8	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Boone County R-I)	50.8	46.8	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southern Boone Elementary)	48.4	43.2	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southern Boone County R-I)	48.4	43.2	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	36.2	4.1%
5th Grade Science (Southern Boone Elementary)	54.7	43.1	11.6%
5th Grade Science (Southern Boone County R-I)	54.7	43.1	11.6%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.6	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Boone Elementary)	61.7	48.4	13.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Boone County R-I)	61.7	48.4	13.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	404	344	14.9%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	7	13	85.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	372	309	16.9%
Two or More Races	18	17	5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25%	16%	9%

Schools Near Southern Boone Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Southern Boone Elementary	Public	3-4	809 S Henry Clay Blvd	Ashland	65010	Boone County	Southern Boone County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 657-2145	344	29	11.7	16.0%	309 (89.8%)	3 (0.9%)	13 (3.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.9%)	62	334^th of 898 public elementary schools	62.8%		62.3	339^th of 908 public elementary schools	62.7%	5	45.6	49.0			46.6	46.8		$9,690	$599	$9,091
Southern Boone Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	803 S Henry Clay Blvd	Ashland	65010	Boone County	Southern Boone County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 657-2148	493	44	11.2	14.4%	458 (92.9%)	6 (1.2%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)								(n/a)								$12,076	$720	$11,355
Rock Bridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5151 S Hwy 163	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3290	589	36	16.5	33.3%	356 (60.4%)	105 (17.8%)	34 (5.8%)	42 (7.1%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (7.8%)	52.6	427^th of 898 public elementary schools	52.4%		57.4	385^th of 908 public elementary schools	57.6%	42	36.4	38.8	44.8	41.7	37.9	37.6	52.0	$12,281	$580	$11,701
New Bloomfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	307 Redwood Dr	New Bloomfield	65063	Callaway County	New Bloomfield R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 491-3700	358	5	76.1	34.4%	343 (95.8%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	53	420^th of 898 public elementary schools	53.2%		38.7	563^rd of 908 public elementary schools	38.0%	143	32.7	40.7		53.6	34.6	52.6	39.3	$9,372	$2,137	$7,234
New Haven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3301 New Haven Rd	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3640	237	22	10.5	61.2%	89 (37.6%)	57 (24.1%)	59 (24.9%)	13 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (7.6%)	33.2	628^th of 898 public elementary schools	30.1%		22.7	713^th of 908 public elementary schools	21.5%	85	23.8	34.9		38.2	30.0	34.9	32.4	$16,675	$1,018	$15,657
Cedar Ridge Elementary	Public	K-5	2345 Howell Mountain Drive	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3880	472	32	14.8	42.8%	260 (55.1%)	96 (20.3%)	25 (5.3%)	17 (3.6%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	68 (14.4%)	36.2	598^th of 898 public elementary schools	33.4%		47.5	485^th of 908 public elementary schools	46.6%	113	26.0	30.8	38.4	38.4	31.3	26.9	39.7	$13,933	$612	$13,321
North Elementary	Public	K-5	285 S Summit	Holts Summit	65043	Callaway County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 896-8304	395	34	11.7	47.8%	327 (82.8%)	19 (4.8%)	25 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.3%)	45.4	503^rd of 898 public elementary schools	44.0%		65.7	292^nd of 908 public elementary schools	67.8%	211	32.7	23.7	38.7	45.2	39.3	32.4	53.2	$11,528	$601	$10,927
Belair Elementary	Public	K-5	701 Belair	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3155	377	31	12.3	55.7%	216 (57.3%)	70 (18.6%)	46 (12.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (11.1%)	60.8	344^th of 898 public elementary schools	61.7%		59.9	364^th of 908 public elementary schools	59.9%	20	46.0	48.5	31.2		43.6	52.9	50.8	$10,418	$535	$9,883
Beulah Ralph Elementary	Public	K-5	5801 S. Highway KK	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3400	678	45	15.0	21.2%	438 (64.6%)	82 (12.1%)	35 (5.2%)	61 (9.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	57 (8.4%)	78.2	160^th of 898 public elementary schools	82.2%		80.3	149^th of 908 public elementary schools	83.6%	11	45.2	57.1	60.6	54.2	49.2	67.8	58.4	$11,893	$542	$11,350
Jamestown C-I Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	222 School St	Jamestown	65046	Moniteau County	Jamestown C-1	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 849-2141	86	9	9.3	30.2%	84 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)								(n/a)								$12,176	$1,705	$10,471

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