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Ellington Elementary

Summary:

Ellington Elementary is a public elementary school in Ellington, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 201 students. The school is part of the Southern Reynolds County R-II school district, which is ranked 17 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ellington Elementary is a standout institution, consistently ranking in the top 100 elementary schools in Missouri and significantly outperforming the state average on state assessments, particularly in mathematics and science. The school's performance for low-socioeconomic status (SES) students and white students is also exceptional, ranking 48th and 93rd out of Missouri elementary schools, respectively. Additionally, Ellington Elementary has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 22.4% in 2021-2022 to 10.7% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the state average. The school's higher per-student spending and lower student-to-teacher ratio compared to the state average may contribute to its academic success.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Van Buren Elementary, Ellington Elementary stands out with its consistently higher academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and better student-to-teacher ratios. Ellington Elementary's exceptional performance in serving low-SES students is particularly noteworthy, as it demonstrates the school's ability to provide quality education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, even with a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1 School St
       Ellington, MO  63638-9570

(573) 663-2293

District: Southern Reynolds County R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,429 Help


Students who attend Ellington Elementary usually attend:

High:    Ellington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  201

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.0%
Hispanic:
2.5%
Two or more races:
2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ellington Elementary ranks better than 89.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.15. (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 Racial makeup is: White (95%), Hispanic (2.5%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ellington Elementary is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ellington Elementary is $10,429.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ellington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellington Elementary 99th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Ellington Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


Southern Reynolds County R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Reynolds County R-II 17th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ellington Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ellington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 25.71 917th 1074 14.6%
2007 32.18 860th 1080 20.4%
2008 27.04 922nd 1084 14.9%
2009 27.27 866th 1053 17.8%
2010 41.64 706th 1066 33.8%
2011 39.24 753rd 1088 30.8%
2012 42.38 714th 1085 34.2%
2013 39.22 772nd 1108 30.3%
2014 51.68 544th 1089 50.0%
2015 48.50 583rd 1058 44.9%
2016 73.15 217th 865 74.9%
2017 58.03 432nd 1032 58.1%
2018 61.10 388th 1045 62.9%
2019 58.39 413th 1052 60.7%
2023 86.84 87th 898 90.3%
2024 85.15 99th 906 89.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ellington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.82 343rd 887 61.3%
2019 62.43 257th 907 71.7%
2023 82.33 48th 611 92.1%
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Rank History for White students at Ellington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.71 457th 898 49.1%
2019 43.51 511th 917 44.3%
2023 80.15 109th 673 83.8%
2024 81.89 93rd 668 86.1%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Ellington 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 319 319
1992 316 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1993 310 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1994 299 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1995 314 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1996 314 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1997 282 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1998 281 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1999 280 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2000 286 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2001 285 2 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 296
2002 340 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2003 340 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2004 334 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 340
2005 278 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2006 319 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2007 309 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2008 273 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 275
2009 285 4 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 295
2010 281 3 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 289
2011 287 6 0 2 1 0 0 0 296
2012 256 4 0 2 2 0 0 0 264
2013 263 8 0 2 3 0 0 0 276
2014 242 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 249
2015 245 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 252
2016 230 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 236
2017 211 5 0 3 1 0 4 0 224
2018 216 3 0 2 1 0 6 0 228
2019 220 3 0 4 2 0 6 0 235
2020 229 3 0 3 1 0 6 0 242
2021 196 0 0 3 0 0 10 0 209
2022 197 3 0 3 0 0 6 0 209
2023 191 0 0 3 0 0 7 0 201
2024 191 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 201

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 Ellington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 319 20.6 15.4 n/a
1992 318 20.3 15.6 68.9
1993 310 20.8 14.9 76.1
1994 300 20.6 14.6 83.7
1995 316 20.9 15.1 70.9
1996 316 20.9 15.1 70.9
1997 289 18.0 16.1 42.6
1998 286 18.5 15.5 41.6
1999 288 18.5 15.6 0
2000 294 18.0 16.3 55.4
2001 296 19.0 15.6 66.6
2002 345 23.8 14.5 62.3
2003 345 23.8 14.5 62.3
2004 340 23.9 14.2 59.7
2005 283 22.8 12.4 66.8
2006 325 22.8 14.3 60.6
2007 314 21.8 14.4 66.9
2008 275 22.8 12.1 69.1
2009 295 22.4 13.1 61.4
2010 289 22.2 13.0 57.8
2011 296 21.6 13.6 54.7
2012 264 18.6 14.1 53.4
2013 276 15.5 17.8 50.4
2014 249 18.8 13.2 63.1
2015 252 20.0 12.6 60.7
2016 236 20.0 11.8 68.6
2017 224 17.6 12.7 69.6
2018 228 18.6 12.2 71.9
2019 235 18.6 12.6 69.4
2020 242 18.6 13.0 68.2
2021 209 18.6 11.2 68.4
2022 209 18.6 11.2 71.8
2023 201 19.6 10.2 72.1
2024 201 19.0 10.5 68.7

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 Ellington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 319 20.6 15.4 n/a
1992 318 20.3 15.6 68.9
1993 310 20.8 14.9 76.1
1994 300 20.6 14.6 83.7
1995 316 20.9 15.1 70.9
1996 316 20.9 15.1 70.9
1997 289 18.0 16.1 42.6
1998 286 18.5 15.5 41.6
1999 288 18.5 15.6 0
2000 294 18.0 16.3 55.4
2001 296 19.0 15.6 66.6
2002 345 23.8 14.5 62.3
2003 345 23.8 14.5 62.3
2004 340 23.9 14.2 59.7
2005 283 22.8 12.4 66.8
2006 325 22.8 14.3 60.6
2007 314 21.8 14.4 66.9
2008 275 22.8 12.1 69.1
2009 295 22.4 13.1 61.4
2010 289 22.2 13.0 57.8
2011 296 21.6 13.6 54.7
2012 264 18.6 14.1 53.4
2013 276 15.5 17.8 50.4
2014 249 18.8 13.2 63.1
2015 252 20.0 12.6 60.7
2016 236 20.0 11.8 68.6
2017 224 17.6 12.7 69.6
2018 228 18.6 12.2 71.9
2019 235 18.6 12.6 69.4
2020 242 18.6 13.0 68.2
2021 209 18.6 11.2 68.4
2022 209 18.6 11.2 71.8
2023 201 19.6 10.2 72.1
2024 201 19.0 10.5 68.7

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 Ellington Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $829 (8.7%) $8,668 (91.3%) $9,496
2020 $855 (9.3%) $8,371 (90.7%) $9,226
2021 $1,502 (14.5%) $8,826 (85.5%) $10,328
2022 $1,650 (15.8%) $8,779 (84.2%) $10,429

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ellington 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 413th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 87th of 898 Elementary schools
 29.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ellington Elementary)4050
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southern Reynolds County R-II)4050
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ellington Elementary)41.580
 38.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Southern Reynolds County R-II)41.580
 38.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ellington Elementary)53.780
 26.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Reynolds County R-II)53.780
 26.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students235201
 14.5%
African American30
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic43
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White220191
 13.2%
Two or More Races67
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.4%72.1%
 2.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ellington Elementary

Students at Ellington Elementary are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Ellington Elementary ranks 99th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ellington Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Ellington High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 201 students attended Ellington Elementary.


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