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Southland Elementary

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Southland Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cardwell, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 148 students. The school is part of the Southland C-9 school district, which is ranked 379 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southland Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-20% of Missouri elementary schools, with a ranking between 814 and 868 out of around 900 schools in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is significantly below the state averages, with only 5.3% of 3rd graders, 11.2% of 4th graders, and 19.1% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 40.8%, 44.4%, and 38.4%, respectively. The school's performance in English Language Arts is also low, with only 11.2% of 4th graders and 19.1% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 46.2% and 43%. Compared to the nearby South Elementary School in the Kennett 39 district, Southland Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower across all grade levels and subject areas.

Southland Elementary has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic status backgrounds, with 97.97% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.9% to 29.9% in recent years, are significantly higher than the state average and likely contribute to the school's poor academic performance. Despite spending a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $9,876 to $12,940 in recent years, the school's low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates suggest that the additional resources are not being effectively utilized to improve student outcomes.


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Public PK, KG-5

 500 S Main
       Cardwell, MO  63829-7187

(573) 654-3564

District: Southland C-9

SchoolDigger Rank:
834th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,940 Help


Students who attend Southland Elementary usually attend:

High:    Southland High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  148

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.4%
Hispanic:
22.3%
American Indian:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southland Elementary ranks worse than 92.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.87. (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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southland Elementary is $12,940.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Southland Elementary 834th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Southland Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:


Southland C-9:

SchoolDigger ranks Southland C-9 379th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Southland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 43.88 662nd 1074 38.4%
2007 50.23 565th 1080 47.7%
2008 35.78 817th 1084 24.6%
2009 36.88 755th 1053 28.3%
2010 43.14 682nd 1066 36.0%
2011 32.37 839th 1088 22.9%
2012 25.40 917th 1085 15.5%
2013 13.40 1021st 1108 7.9%
2014 28.37 867th 1089 20.4%
2015 18.59 920th 1058 13.0%
2017 6.84 981st 1032 4.9%
2018 17.55 908th 1045 13.1%
2019 22.13 868th 1052 17.5%
2021 5.29 868th 901 3.7%
2022 11.36 814th 908 10.4%
2023 9.73 825th 898 8.1%
2024 9.87 834th 906 7.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.01 701st 887 21.0%
2019 36.95 641st 907 29.3%
2021 14.36 535th 574 6.8%
2022 29.74 406th 532 23.7%
2023 23.88 508th 611 16.9%
2024 22.87 535th 625 14.4%
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Rank History for White students at Southland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.89 862nd 898 4.0%
2019 17.05 844th 917 8.0%
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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 Southland 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 220 220
1992 228 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1993 207 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1994 185 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1995 215 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1996 215 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1997 264 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1998 248 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1999 234 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2000 236 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2001 220 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2002 222 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2003 222 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2004 190 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2005 187 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2006 199 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2007 193 0 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2008 212 0 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2009 229 0 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2010 197 0 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2011 190 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 210
2012 199 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 217
2013 188 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 211
2014 180 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 198
2015 163 0 0 22 1 0 0 0 186
2016 137 0 0 22 0 0 0 0 159
2017 128 1 0 28 0 0 0 0 157
2018 123 4 0 24 0 0 0 0 151
2019 113 11 0 18 0 0 5 0 147
2020 110 2 0 28 0 0 4 0 144
2021 90 1 0 23 1 0 3 0 118
2022 102 0 0 29 0 0 1 0 132
2023 113 0 0 33 1 0 1 0 148

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 Southland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 220 15.8 13.9 n/a
1992 228 15.8 14.4 94.7
1993 207 14.6 14.2 95.2
1994 185 13.9 13.3 94.6
1995 217 15.9 13.6 94.9
1996 217 15.9 13.6 94.9
1997 266 17.9 14.9 55.3
1998 250 17.9 14.0 52.4
1999 234 18.9 12.4 0
2000 236 19.8 11.9 64.8
2001 222 20.2 11.0 70.7
2002 231 17.7 13.1 79.7
2003 231 17.7 13.1 79.7
2004 198 15.3 12.9 87.9
2005 194 17.9 10.8 91.2
2006 208 18.8 11.1 72.1
2007 211 17.2 12.3 79.1
2008 234 21.8 10.7 82.5
2009 257 20.1 12.8 68.9
2010 220 21.9 10.0 76.4
2011 210 17.2 12.1 76.7
2012 217 16.3 13.3 73.3
2013 211 16.0 13.1 72
2014 198 16.5 11.9 80.3
2015 186 16.0 11.6 100
2016 159 13.0 12.2 98.1
2017 157 10.8 14.5 98.7
2018 151 12.9 11.6 100
2019 147 11.2 13.0 98
2020 144 11.7 12.2 97.9
2021 118 10.5 11.2 97.5
2022 132 11.2 11.7 97.7
2023 148 9.6 15.3 98

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 Southland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 220 15.8 13.9 n/a
1992 228 15.8 14.4 94.7
1993 207 14.6 14.2 95.2
1994 185 13.9 13.3 94.6
1995 217 15.9 13.6 94.9
1996 217 15.9 13.6 94.9
1997 266 17.9 14.9 55.3
1998 250 17.9 14.0 52.4
1999 234 18.9 12.4 0
2000 236 19.8 11.9 64.8
2001 222 20.2 11.0 70.7
2002 231 17.7 13.1 79.7
2003 231 17.7 13.1 79.7
2004 198 15.3 12.9 87.9
2005 194 17.9 10.8 91.2
2006 208 18.8 11.1 72.1
2007 211 17.2 12.3 79.1
2008 234 21.8 10.7 82.5
2009 257 20.1 12.8 68.9
2010 220 21.9 10.0 76.4
2011 210 17.2 12.1 76.7
2012 217 16.3 13.3 73.3
2013 211 16.0 13.1 72
2014 198 16.5 11.9 80.3
2015 186 16.0 11.6 100
2016 159 13.0 12.2 98.1
2017 157 10.8 14.5 98.7
2018 151 12.9 11.6 100
2019 147 11.2 13.0 98
2020 144 11.7 12.2 97.9
2021 118 10.5 11.2 97.5
2022 132 11.2 11.7 97.7
2023 148 9.6 15.3 98

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 Southland Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $362 (3.5%) $10,044 (96.5%) $10,406
2020 $910 (9.2%) $8,965 (90.8%) $9,876
2021 $1,739 (14.3%) $10,452 (85.7%) $12,191
2022 $8,227 (63.6%) $4,713 (36.4%) $12,940

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southland 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 868th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 825th of 898 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southland Elementary)23.922.7
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southland C-9)23.922.7
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.741.4
 7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southland Elementary)26.313
 13.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Southland C-9)26.313
 13.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southland Elementary)21.121.8
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Southland C-9)21.121.8
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southland Elementary)23.614.2
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Southland C-9)23.614.2
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Southland Elementary)35.313.3
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Southland C-9)35.313.3
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.6
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southland Elementary)23.614.2
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Southland C-9)23.614.2
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students147148
 0.7%
African American110
 100%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic1833
 83.3%
Pacific Islander00
White113113
Two or More Races51
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98%98%
 0%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southland Elementary

Students who attend Southland Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Southland High

Students at Southland Elementary are 76% White, 22% Hispanic.

Southland Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.9% of Missouri elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 148 students attended Southland Elementary.


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