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:
334th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,690 Help


Students who attend Southern Boone Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Southern Boone Middle
High:    Southern Boone High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  344

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.8%
Two or more races:
4.9%
Hispanic:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southern Boone Elementary ranks better than 62.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), two or more races (4.9%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southern Boone Elementary is 11.7. (See more...)
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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 334th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Southern Boone Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Southern Boone County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Boone County R-I 95th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.19 190th 1074 82.3%
2007 75.78 168th 1080 84.4%
2008 83.25 93rd 1084 91.4%
2009 70.56 252nd 1053 76.1%
2010 78.78 165th 1066 84.5%
2011 51.36 587th 1088 46.0%
2012 69.41 296th 1085 72.7%
2013 68.46 303rd 1108 72.7%
2014 67.78 306th 1089 71.9%
2015 58.74 437th 1058 58.7%
2016 50.93 456th 865 47.3%
2017 57.17 444th 1032 57.0%
2018 61.58 382nd 1045 63.4%
2019 65.66 335th 1052 68.2%
2021 66.75 282nd 901 68.7%
2022 62.27 339th 908 62.7%
2023 62.00 334th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.19 494th 887 44.3%
2019 42.32 566th 907 37.6%
2021 57.25 188th 574 67.2%
2022 17.06 490th 532 7.9%
2023 36.56 403rd 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 108th 251 57.0%
2019 52.21 147th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.87 463rd 898 48.4%
2019 52.66 401st 917 56.3%
2021 54.73 302nd 691 56.3%
2022 47.81 352nd 675 47.9%
2023 45.77 356th 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.

Southern Boone Elementary Test Scores
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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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 335th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 334th 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)5045.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Southern Boone County R-I)5045.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southern Boone Elementary)57.746.6
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southern Boone County R-I)57.746.6
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southern Boone Elementary)45.449
 3.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Southern Boone County R-I)45.449
 3.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Boone Elementary)50.846.8
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Boone County R-I)50.846.8
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southern Boone Elementary)48.443.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Southern Boone County R-I)48.443.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.336.2
 4.1%
5th Grade Science (Southern Boone Elementary)54.743.1
 11.6%
   5th Grade Science (Southern Boone County R-I)54.743.1
 11.6%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.6
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Boone Elementary)61.748.4
 13.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Boone County R-I)61.748.4
 13.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students404344
 14.9%
African American53
 40%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic713
 85.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White372309
 16.9%
Two or More Races1817
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25%16%
 9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Boone Elementary

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

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

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

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

Middle : Southern Boone Middle
High : Southern Boone 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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