Sturgeon Elementary

Summary:

Sturgeon Elementary is a public elementary school serving 225 students in grades K-5 in Sturgeon, Missouri, which is part of the Sturgeon R-V school district. The school has faced several challenges, including consistently underperforming on standardized tests compared to state and district averages, high chronic absenteeism rates, and a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families.

Sturgeon Elementary's academic performance has been a concern, with only 29.5% of 4th graders proficient or better in Math, compared to 44.4% statewide, and just 11.6% of 5th graders proficient or better in Math and Science, compared to state averages of 38.4% and 40.8%, respectively. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have ranged from 6.6% to 24.9% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Sturgeon Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.17% to 37.33% over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools, Harrisburg Elementary and Centralia Intermediate have consistently outperformed Sturgeon Elementary on MAP tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. Sturgeon Elementary's statewide ranking has also steadily declined, from the 427th out of 1,052 Missouri elementary schools in 2018-2019 to the 784th out of 906 in 2023-2024, indicating that the school is falling behind its peers in terms of academic performance and overall quality.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

210 W Patton St
Sturgeon, MO 65284-9067

(573) 687-3519

District: Sturgeon R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
784^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,561

Students who attend Sturgeon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sturgeon Middle
High:	Sturgeon High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 224

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Asian:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sturgeon Elementary ranks worse than 86.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.9. (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 (92.9%), two or more races (6.3%), Asian (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sturgeon Elementary is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Sturgeon Elementary employs 18.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sturgeon Elementary is $9,561.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sturgeon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sturgeon Elementary 784^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Sturgeon Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Sturgeon R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Sturgeon R-V 317^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sturgeon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sturgeon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	25.51	918^th	1074	14.5%
2007	19.85	980^th	1080	9.3%
2008	35.83	815^th	1084	24.8%
2009	53.40	517^th	1053	50.9%
2010	54.20	505^th	1066	52.6%
2011	45.52	670^th	1088	38.4%
2012	36.66	798^th	1085	26.5%
2013	52.65	560^th	1108	49.5%
2014	55.10	490^th	1089	55.0%
2015	31.38	811^th	1058	23.3%
2016	54.37	431^st	865	50.2%
2017	58.93	417^th	1032	59.6%
2018	46.38	566^th	1045	45.8%
2019	57.48	427^th	1052	59.4%
2022	21.29	728^th	908	19.8%
2024	14.90	784^th	906	13.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sturgeon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	47.65	467^th	887	47.4%
2019	78.40	92^nd	907	89.9%

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Rank History for White students at Sturgeon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	38.35	558^th	898	37.9%
2019	37.27	599^th	917	34.7%
2022	11.65	625^th	675	7.4%
2024	7.22	653^rd	668	2.2%

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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 Sturgeon 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	188	188
1992	188	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
1993	177	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	178
1994	157	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
1995	196	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
1996	196	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
1997	191	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
1998	193	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
1999	140	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
2000	141	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
2001	141	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
2002	160	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
2003	160	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
2004	183	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
2005	173	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	179
2006	154	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2007	166	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
2008	149	19	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	172
2009	162	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
2010	158	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
2011	153	4	1	3	0	2	2	0	165
2012	165	3	0	1	0	2	2	0	173
2013	210	1	0	2	0	1	5	0	219
2014	198	1	0	3	0	1	3	0	206
2015	186	4	0	3	0	1	5	0	199
2016	195	3	0	3	0	0	5	0	206
2017	158	1	0	2	0	0	9	0	170
2018	156	1	0	2	0	0	12	0	171
2019	160	0	0	1	1	0	13	0	175
2020	170	1	0	0	1	2	8	0	182
2021	158	1	0	0	1	1	13	0	174
2022	199	1	0	0	0	3	10	0	213
2023	206	3	0	0	0	1	15	0	225
2024	208	0	1	0	0	1	14	0	224

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 Sturgeon Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	188	13.0	14.4	n/a
1992	189	12.6	15.0	n/a
1993	178	11.9	15.0	n/a
1994	158	9.6	16.5	0
1995	196	14.4	13.6	42.3
1996	196	14.4	13.6	42.3
1997	191	15.2	12.6	34.6
1998	193	15.2	12.7	23.8
1999	142	12.6	11.3	42.3
2000	141	11.6	12.2	36.2
2001	142	11.6	12.2	39.4
2002	161	15.6	10.3	39.1
2003	161	15.6	10.3	39.1
2004	183	14.6	12.5	49.7
2005	179	15.8	11.3	48.6
2006	158	15.9	9.9	43.7
2007	170	14.1	12.1	41.2
2008	172	15.6	11.0	40.7
2009	170	15.4	11.0	41.2
2010	166	15.6	10.6	41.6
2011	165	15.6	10.5	56.4
2012	173	15.8	10.9	48.6
2013	219	15.9	13.7	46.6
2014	206	15.7	13.0	41.7
2015	199	16.0	12.4	40.2
2016	206	16.0	12.8	47.6
2017	170	15.7	10.8	50.6
2018	171	16.0	10.6	42.7
2019	175	17.0	10.2	34.3
2020	182	17.2	10.5	31.9
2021	174	16.4	10.5	32.2
2022	213	17.0	12.5	28.2
2023	225	17.5	12.8	37.3
2024	224	18.3	12.1	42.4

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 Sturgeon Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	188	13.0	14.4	n/a
1992	189	12.6	15.0	n/a
1993	178	11.9	15.0	n/a
1994	158	9.6	16.5	0
1995	196	14.4	13.6	42.3
1996	196	14.4	13.6	42.3
1997	191	15.2	12.6	34.6
1998	193	15.2	12.7	23.8
1999	142	12.6	11.3	42.3
2000	141	11.6	12.2	36.2
2001	142	11.6	12.2	39.4
2002	161	15.6	10.3	39.1
2003	161	15.6	10.3	39.1
2004	183	14.6	12.5	49.7
2005	179	15.8	11.3	48.6
2006	158	15.9	9.9	43.7
2007	170	14.1	12.1	41.2
2008	172	15.6	11.0	40.7
2009	170	15.4	11.0	41.2
2010	166	15.6	10.6	41.6
2011	165	15.6	10.5	56.4
2012	173	15.8	10.9	48.6
2013	219	15.9	13.7	46.6
2014	206	15.7	13.0	41.7
2015	199	16.0	12.4	40.2
2016	206	16.0	12.8	47.6
2017	170	15.7	10.8	50.6
2018	171	16.0	10.6	42.7
2019	175	17.0	10.2	34.3
2020	182	17.2	10.5	31.9
2021	174	16.4	10.5	32.2
2022	213	17.0	12.5	28.2
2023	225	17.5	12.8	37.3
2024	224	18.3	12.1	42.4

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 Sturgeon Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$358 (2.6%)	$13,171 (97.3%)	$13,530
2020	$1,042 (9.0%)	$10,558 (91.0%)	$11,601
2021	$866 (7.7%)	$10,393 (92.3%)	$11,259
2022	$1,322 (13.8%)	$8,238 (86.2%)	$9,561

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sturgeon 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 427^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 728^th of 908 Elementary schools	39.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sturgeon Elementary)	51.4	7.6	43.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sturgeon R-V)	51.4	7.6	43.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	39.7	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sturgeon Elementary)	45.7	19.2	26.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sturgeon R-V)	45.7	19.2	26.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	41.4	7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sturgeon Elementary)	46.2	20	26.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sturgeon R-V)	46.2	13.4	32.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	175	225	28.6%
African American	0	3
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	160	206	28.8%
Two or More Races	13	15	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.3%	37.3%	3%

Schools Near Sturgeon 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
Sturgeon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	210 W Patton St	Sturgeon	65284	Boone County	Sturgeon R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 687-3519	224	18	12.1	42.4%	208 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (6.3%)	14.9	784^th of 906 public elementary schools	13.5%					(n/a)		29.5	11.6	11.6	14.8		27.0	$9,561	$1,322	$8,238
Centralia Intermediate	Public	3-5	550 W Lakeview	Centralia	65240	Boone County	Centralia R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 682-3451	306	19	15.8	27.8%	277 (90.5%)	3 (1.0%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	47.3	476^th of 906 public elementary schools	47.5%		52	434^th of 898 public elementary schools	51.7%	42	41.7	48.9	38.1	35.2	36.8		29.3	$8,122	$536	$7,586
Chance Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	510 S Rollins	Centralia	65240	Boone County	Centralia R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 682-2014	306	22	13.6	28.8%	272 (88.9%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.9%)								(n/a)								$9,594	$697	$8,897
Hallsville Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	6401 Hwy 124 E	Hallsville	65255	Boone County	Hallsville R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 696-5512	403	26	15.2	35.0%	345 (85.6%)	13 (3.2%)	10 (2.5%)	17 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.2%)								(n/a)								$9,118	$674	$8,444
Hallsville Intermediate	Public	3-5	411 Hwy 124 E	Hallsville	65255	Boone County	Hallsville R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 696-5512	349	25	13.9	29.8%	293 (84.0%)	11 (3.2%)	12 (3.4%)	14 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.9%)	58.6	361^st of 906 public elementary schools	60.2%		57.3	381^st of 898 public elementary schools	57.6%	20	43.6	48.1	44.7	42.0	47.5	42.1	42.0	$8,676	$553	$8,123
Renick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	101 Middle St	Renick	65278	Randolph County	Renick R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 263-4886	93	16	6.0	59.1%	89 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)								$14,977	$1,784	$13,193
Middle Grove Elementary	Public	K-8	11476 Rte M	Madison	65263	Monroe County	Middle Grove C-1	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 291-8583	32	8	3.8	34.4%	30 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$13,955	$8,477	$5,478
Harrisburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	221 S Harris	Harrisburg	65256	Boone County	Harrisburg R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 875-0290	291	23	12.9	32.3%	265 (91.1%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.8%)	57	378^th of 906 public elementary schools	58.3%		41.5	548^th of 898 public elementary schools	39.0%	170	39.5	44.0	45.0	52.5	43.7	40.0		$10,220	$415	$9,805
Higbee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Evans St	Higbee	65257	Randolph County	Higbee R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 456-7206	111	10	11.1	49.5%	100 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.2%)	10.4	827^th of 906 public elementary schools	8.7%					(n/a)	16.8		10.6	10.7	20.9			$13,632	$3,802	$9,830
Gratz Brown Elementary	Public	3-5	1320 Gratz Brown Rd	Moberly	65270	Randolph County	Moberly	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 269-2694	410	40	10.1	63.7%	317 (77.3%)	15 (3.7%)	20 (4.9%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (12.4%)	28	675^th of 906 public elementary schools	25.5%		30.8	653^rd of 898 public elementary schools	27.3%	22	29.9	41.0	21.3	20.9	25.8	33.5	29.8	$10,225	$2,917	$7,308

Frequently Asked Questions about Sturgeon Elementary

What district is Sturgeon Elementary in?

Sturgeon R-V

Is Sturgeon Elementary a good school?

Sturgeon Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.5% of Missouri elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Sturgeon Elementary?

Students at Sturgeon Elementary are 93% White, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Sturgeon Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sturgeon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sturgeon Middle
High : Sturgeon High

How many students attend Sturgeon Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 224 students attended Sturgeon Elementary.

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