McBride Elementary

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McBride Elementary ranks 165 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

McBride Elementary is a public elementary school in Springfield, Missouri, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 382 students. The school is part of the Springfield R-XII district, which is ranked 182 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McBride Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking between 72-165 out of over 900 schools in recent years. The school's students perform significantly better than the district and state averages on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, with 50.5% of 3rd graders and 63.4% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 32.7% and 39.3% for the district, respectively. McBride's English Language Arts (ELA) performance is also strong, with 53% of 3rd graders and 69.3% of 4th graders proficient or better, compared to 39.5% and 45.6% for the district.

However, McBride Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.7% in 2022-2023 to 25.9% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the district average. Additionally, the school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students have consistently ranked lower than the district's low SES student group, indicating a potential achievement gap. Despite these challenges, McBride Elementary has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $9,983 in 2018-2019 to $13,206 in 2021-2022, which may provide the school with additional resources to support its academic programs and student needs.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

5005 S Farm Rd 135
Springfield, MO 65810-1901

(417) 523-4500

District: Springfield R-Xii

SchoolDigger Rank:
165^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,206

Students who attend McBride Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Cherokee Middle
	Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center
High:	Kickapoo High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 385

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.1%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McBride Elementary ranks better than 81.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 6^th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.03. (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 (77.1%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McBride Elementary is 14. 24 elementary schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare McBride Elementary employs 27.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McBride Elementary is $13,206, which is the 8^th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McBride Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McBride Elementary 165^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See McBride Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Springfield R-Xii:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield R-Xii 182^nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McBride Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McBride Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	80.19	125^th	1074	88.4%
2007	73.29	198^th	1080	81.7%
2008	75.58	183^rd	1084	83.1%
2009	85.13	98^th	1053	90.7%
2010	87.74	65^th	1066	93.9%
2011	75.74	201^st	1088	81.5%
2012	73.61	230^th	1085	78.8%
2013	79.12	159^th	1108	85.6%
2014	84.34	114^th	1089	89.5%
2015	86.86	93^rd	1058	91.2%
2016	82.81	125^th	865	85.5%
2017	80.35	158^th	1032	84.7%
2018	70.19	283^rd	1045	72.9%
2019	73.55	225^th	1052	78.6%
2021	84.83	109^th	901	87.9%
2023	88.32	72^nd	898	92.0%
2024	78.03	165^th	906	81.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McBride Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.55	360^th	887	59.4%
2019	51.16	420^th	907	53.7%

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Rank History for White students at McBride Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	62.74	308^th	898	65.7%
2019	69.84	228^th	917	75.1%
2021	73.07	162^nd	691	76.6%
2023	78.19	125^th	673	81.4%
2024	69.62	188^th	668	71.9%

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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 McBride Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	269	3	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	283
2000	304	4	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	314
2001	356	7	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	369
2002	541	9	8	4	1	n/a	n/a	563
2003	541	9	8	4	1	n/a	n/a	563
2004	572	17	15	7	2	n/a	n/a	613
2005	615	17	15	10	3	n/a	n/a	660
2006	553	15	14	10	6	n/a	n/a	598
2007	569	12	19	11	3	n/a	n/a	614
2008	547	11	16	22	2	n/a	n/a	598
2009	618	14	19	14	2	n/a	n/a	667
2010	460	15	11	11	2	n/a	n/a	499
2011	456	14	14	9	2	0	0	495
2012	472	11	12	11	4	0	6	516
2013	450	14	7	11	1	0	11	494
2014	421	8	7	8	2	0	10	456
2015	429	9	5	16	3	0	13	475
2016	421	12	8	20	3	0	10	474
2017	406	11	9	16	3	0	18	463
2018	424	15	12	21	4	2	16	494
2019	428	16	21	20	2	3	16	506
2020	406	16	16	27	1	2	22	490
2021	347	11	17	18	2	1	17	413
2022	311	7	13	18	1	1	14	365
2023	315	12	16	24	0	1	14	382
2024	297	18	15	28	0	2	25	385

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 McBride Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	283	14.2	19.9	0
2000	314	15.3	20.5	15
2001	369	17.4	21.2	14.1
2002	563	28.1	20.0	15.8
2003	563	28.1	20.0	15.8
2004	613	28.2	21.7	17
2005	660	31.3	21.1	13.5
2006	598	30.6	19.5	14.9
2007	614	29.6	20.7	16.1
2008	598	30.7	19.5	16.4
2009	667	31.3	21.3	18.3
2010	499	27.5	18.1	17.8
2011	495	27.2	18.1	20
2012	516	26.3	19.6	22.7
2013	494	26.0	18.9	22.3
2014	456	28.9	15.7	27.2
2015	475	28.0	16.9	29.3
2016	474	28.0	16.9	26.2
2017	463	25.8	17.8	28.9
2018	494	29.0	17.0	30
2019	506	29.8	16.9	27.9
2020	490	29.9	16.3	22.9
2021	413	22.0	18.7	24.5
2022	365	30.5	11.9	13.2
2023	382	26.5	14.4	27.5
2024	385	27.5	14.0	26.2

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 McBride Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	283	14.2	19.9	0
2000	314	15.3	20.5	15
2001	369	17.4	21.2	14.1
2002	563	28.1	20.0	15.8
2003	563	28.1	20.0	15.8
2004	613	28.2	21.7	17
2005	660	31.3	21.1	13.5
2006	598	30.6	19.5	14.9
2007	614	29.6	20.7	16.1
2008	598	30.7	19.5	16.4
2009	667	31.3	21.3	18.3
2010	499	27.5	18.1	17.8
2011	495	27.2	18.1	20
2012	516	26.3	19.6	22.7
2013	494	26.0	18.9	22.3
2014	456	28.9	15.7	27.2
2015	475	28.0	16.9	29.3
2016	474	28.0	16.9	26.2
2017	463	25.8	17.8	28.9
2018	494	29.0	17.0	30
2019	506	29.8	16.9	27.9
2020	490	29.9	16.3	22.9
2021	413	22.0	18.7	24.5
2022	365	30.5	11.9	13.2
2023	382	26.5	14.4	27.5
2024	385	27.5	14.0	26.2

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 McBride Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$949 (9.5%)	$9,034 (90.5%)	$9,983
2020	$972 (9.6%)	$9,175 (90.4%)	$10,147
2021	$1,364 (12.2%)	$9,802 (87.8%)	$11,167
2022	$2,899 (22.0%)	$10,307 (78.0%)	$13,206

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McBride 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 225^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 72^nd of 898 Elementary schools	13.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (McBride Elementary)	56.2	55.9	0.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Springfield R-Xii)	37	33.9	3.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McBride Elementary)	67.4	66.3	1.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)	46	39.5	6.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (McBride Elementary)	47.1	66.7	19.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Springfield R-Xii)	41.4	40.8	0.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McBride Elementary)	66.6	69.3	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)	50.2	45.6	4.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	506	382	24.5%
African American	16	12	25%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	21	16	23.8%
Hispanic	20	24	20%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	428	315	26.4%
Two or More Races	16	14	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.9%	27.5%	0.4%

Schools Near McBride 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
McBride Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	5005 S Farm Rd 135	Springfield	65810	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-4500	385	28	14.0	26.2%	297 (77.1%)	18 (4.7%)	28 (7.3%)	15 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.5%)	78	165^th of 906 public elementary schools	81.8%		88.3	72^nd of 898 public elementary schools	92.0%	93	50.5	63.4			53.0			$13,206	$2,899	$10,307
David Harrison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	3055 W Kildee Lane	Springfield	65810	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-5800	339	23	15.0	45.7%	250 (73.7%)	17 (5.0%)	27 (8.0%)	18 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	22 (6.5%)	88.2	71^st of 906 public elementary schools	92.2%		78	161^st of 898 public elementary schools	82.1%	90	54.7	66.0			61.8	76.2		$13,167	$2,204	$10,964
Gray Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2102 W Farm Rd 182	Springfield	65810	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-4000	477	28	17.0	25.6%	371 (77.8%)	21 (4.4%)	25 (5.2%)	24 (5.0%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.7%)	86.1	89^th of 906 public elementary schools	90.2%		90.3	61^st of 898 public elementary schools	93.2%	28	63.6	63.4			53.7	70.6		$12,226	$3,110	$9,116
Jeffries Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4051 S Scenic	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-3900	415	30	14.0	72.0%	279 (67.2%)	39 (9.4%)	40 (9.6%)	7 (1.7%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	42 (10.1%)	48.5	467^th of 906 public elementary schools	48.5%		41.2	551^st of 898 public elementary schools	38.6%	84	28.6	29.5	39.3	48.4	39.0	42.1	46.8	$10,927	$2,476	$8,450
Horace Mann Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3745 S Broadway	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-4400	384	28	13.7	69.5%	248 (64.6%)	25 (6.5%)	47 (12.2%)	26 (6.8%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (8.6%)	55.9	388^th of 906 public elementary schools	57.2%		35	610^th of 898 public elementary schools	32.1%	222	24.5	34.2	49.1	47.5	35.8	50.6	58.0	$12,013	$2,868	$9,145
Adah Fulbright Early Childhood	Public	PK	3373 W.Battlefield Road	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-0014	216	13	16.6	52.8%	147 (68.1%)	11 (5.1%)	20 (9.3%)	10 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (13.0%)								(n/a)
Sherwood Elementary	Public	K-5	2524 S. Golden	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-3800	437	30	14.8	58.1%	295 (67.5%)	44 (10.1%)	55 (12.6%)	15 (3.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.5%)	42.9	531^st of 906 public elementary schools	41.4%		43.3	532^nd of 898 public elementary schools	40.8%	1	19.8	29.9	36.4	36.5	33.7	46.1	46.8	$10,928	$2,585	$8,343
Mark Twain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2352 S Weaver	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-4300	337	25	13.2	70.0%	191 (56.7%)	44 (13.1%)	50 (14.8%)	12 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	36 (10.7%)	27.8	677^th of 906 public elementary schools	25.3%		33.4	626^th of 898 public elementary schools	30.3%	51	34.0	37.0	10.8	12.6	30.4	44.7	23.7	$11,518	$1,332	$10,186
Cowden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2927 S Kimbrough	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-3500	269	22	12.5	66.9%	176 (65.4%)	19 (7.1%)	23 (8.6%)	26 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (8.9%)	50.7	446^th of 906 public elementary schools	50.8%		40.9	559^th of 898 public elementary schools	37.8%	113	42.2	34.0	40.4	35.7	31.1	48.8	52.2	$12,190	$2,482	$9,708
Walt Disney Elementary	Public	K-5	4100 S Fremont	Springfield	65804	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-3600	537	32	16.7	29.2%	413 (76.9%)	19 (3.5%)	37 (6.9%)	40 (7.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.5%)	84.9	106^th of 906 public elementary schools	88.3%		79.3	149^th of 898 public elementary schools	83.4%	43	45.6	61.8	64.0	70.6	56.4	58.3	70.6	$10,567	$2,472	$8,095

Frequently Asked Questions about McBride Elementary

What district is McBride Elementary in?

Springfield R-Xii

Is McBride Elementary a good school?

McBride Elementary ranks 165^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of McBride Elementary?

Students at McBride Elementary are 77% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Asian.

How many students attend McBride Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 385 students attended McBride Elementary.

What schools do graduates of McBride Elementary attend?

Students who attend McBride Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cherokee Middle
Middle : Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center
High : Kickapoo High

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