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Tarkio Elementary

Summary:

Tarkio Elementary is a public elementary school located in Tarkio, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 167 students. The school is part of the Tarkio R-I school district, which is ranked 246 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tarkio Elementary has faced several challenges in recent years. The school has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 190th out of 1,032 Missouri elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 575th out of 906 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.3% to 14.4% in recent years, which is notably higher than the state average. Academically, Tarkio Elementary's performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is generally below the state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across multiple grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 21.1% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 44.4%.

When compared to nearby schools, Tarkio Elementary's performance is mixed. While it outperforms the West Nodaway R-I Elementary and Craig Elementary schools in terms of statewide ranking and academic achievement, it lags behind the higher-performing Fairfax Elementary and Rock Port Elementary schools. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 55.09% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, may be a significant factor in its academic performance, and the school and district should explore strategies to address the unique needs of these students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1201 Pine St
       Tarkio, MO  64491-1646

(660) 736-4177

District: Tarkio R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
575th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,905 Help


Students who attend Tarkio Elementary usually attend:

High:    Tarkio Jh And High School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.8 Help
Number of students:  160

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Hispanic:
3.8%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tarkio Elementary ranks worse than 63.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.33. (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 (93.8%), Hispanic (3.8%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tarkio Elementary is 7.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tarkio Elementary is $14,905.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tarkio Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tarkio Elementary 575th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Tarkio Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Tarkio R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Tarkio R-I 246th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tarkio Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tarkio Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.40 483rd 1074 55.0%
2007 66.65 282nd 1080 73.9%
2008 54.55 487th 1084 55.1%
2009 48.37 595th 1053 43.5%
2010 40.71 717th 1066 32.7%
2011 45.68 666th 1088 38.8%
2012 64.97 372nd 1085 65.7%
2013 54.87 515th 1108 53.5%
2014 25.70 899th 1089 17.4%
2015 72.47 258th 1058 75.6%
2017 77.70 190th 1032 81.6%
2018 72.64 253rd 1045 75.8%
2019 67.51 308th 1052 70.7%
2022 52.86 428th 908 52.9%
2024 38.33 575th 906 36.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tarkio Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.29 199th 907 78.1%
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Rank History for White students at Tarkio Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.09 335th 898 62.7%
2019 57.60 352nd 917 61.6%
2024 25.38 523rd 668 21.7%
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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 Tarkio 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 223 223
1992 206 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1993 218 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1994 214 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1995 254 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1996 254 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1997 280 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1998 255 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1999 285 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2000 269 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2001 244 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2002 264 8 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2003 264 8 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2004 220 11 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2005 187 11 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2006 206 9 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2007 182 26 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2008 184 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2009 172 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 177
2010 154 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 158
2011 161 1 2 6 0 0 0 0 170
2012 167 2 0 8 1 0 0 0 178
2013 167 0 0 8 1 0 0 0 176
2014 172 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 180
2015 153 1 0 7 1 0 0 0 162
2016 184 4 0 8 1 0 0 0 197
2017 177 3 0 8 1 0 0 0 189
2018 188 4 0 8 1 0 0 0 201
2019 188 4 1 7 1 0 0 0 201
2020 161 3 1 7 1 0 0 0 173
2021 159 4 1 7 1 0 0 0 172
2022 160 6 1 8 1 0 0 0 176
2023 152 3 1 10 1 0 0 0 167
2024 150 2 1 6 1 0 0 0 160

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 Tarkio Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 223 18.5 12.0 n/a
1992 209 17.7 11.8 59.3
1993 221 18.2 12.1 69.7
1994 216 18.9 11.4 74.5
1995 259 20.7 12.5 54.4
1996 259 20.7 12.5 54.4
1997 282 20.8 13.6 33
1998 260 21.3 12.2 32.3
1999 292 21.4 13.6 46.6
2000 275 21.4 12.9 42.2
2001 250 22.6 11.1 46.8
2002 276 25.6 10.8 51.8
2003 276 25.6 10.8 51.8
2004 235 25.5 9.2 53.2
2005 203 25.9 7.8 65
2006 220 22.4 9.8 50.5
2007 210 21.3 9.9 44.8
2008 190 21.9 8.7 46.3
2009 177 n/a n/a 45.2
2010 158 20.0 7.8 42.4
2011 170 20.1 8.4 41.2
2012 178 20.0 8.8 44.4
2013 176 20.9 8.3 42
2014 180 21.1 8.5 48.3
2015 162 24.0 6.7 50.6
2016 197 25.0 7.8 50.8
2017 189 23.6 8.0 55
2018 201 23.8 8.4 53.2
2019 201 22.7 8.8 53.2
2020 173 21.7 7.9 48.6
2021 172 19.7 8.7 41.9
2022 176 19.2 9.1 39.8
2023 167 21.2 7.8 55.1
2024 160 20.5 7.8 45.6

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 Tarkio Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 223 18.5 12.0 n/a
1992 209 17.7 11.8 59.3
1993 221 18.2 12.1 69.7
1994 216 18.9 11.4 74.5
1995 259 20.7 12.5 54.4
1996 259 20.7 12.5 54.4
1997 282 20.8 13.6 33
1998 260 21.3 12.2 32.3
1999 292 21.4 13.6 46.6
2000 275 21.4 12.9 42.2
2001 250 22.6 11.1 46.8
2002 276 25.6 10.8 51.8
2003 276 25.6 10.8 51.8
2004 235 25.5 9.2 53.2
2005 203 25.9 7.8 65
2006 220 22.4 9.8 50.5
2007 210 21.3 9.9 44.8
2008 190 21.9 8.7 46.3
2009 177 n/a n/a 45.2
2010 158 20.0 7.8 42.4
2011 170 20.1 8.4 41.2
2012 178 20.0 8.8 44.4
2013 176 20.9 8.3 42
2014 180 21.1 8.5 48.3
2015 162 24.0 6.7 50.6
2016 197 25.0 7.8 50.8
2017 189 23.6 8.0 55
2018 201 23.8 8.4 53.2
2019 201 22.7 8.8 53.2
2020 173 21.7 7.9 48.6
2021 172 19.7 8.7 41.9
2022 176 19.2 9.1 39.8
2023 167 21.2 7.8 55.1
2024 160 20.5 7.8 45.6

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 Tarkio Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $535 (3.6%) $14,389 (96.4%) $14,924
2020 $276 (1.8%) $15,270 (98.2%) $15,546
2021 $819 (5.3%) $14,491 (94.7%) $15,310
2022 $47 (0.3%) $14,859 (99.7%) $14,905

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tarkio 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 308th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 428th of 908 Elementary schools
 17.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tarkio Elementary)53.354.2
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tarkio R-I)53.354.2
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4639.7
 6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tarkio Elementary)56.740
 16.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tarkio R-I)56.740
 16.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tarkio Elementary)68.230.6
 37.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tarkio R-I)68.230.6
 37.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tarkio Elementary)41.421.7
 19.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tarkio R-I)41.421.7
 19.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.336.2
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tarkio Elementary)62.134.8
 27.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tarkio R-I)62.134.8
 27.3%
   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 Students201167
 16.9%
African American43
 25%
American Indian11
Asian11
Hispanic710
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White188152
 19.1%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.2%55.1%
 1.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tarkio Elementary

Tarkio Elementary ranks 575th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 160 students attended Tarkio Elementary.

Students at Tarkio Elementary are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Students who attend Tarkio Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Tarkio Jh And High School


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