Prairie Dell Elementary

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Prairie Dell Elementary ranks 442 nd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Prairie Dell Elementary is a public elementary school located in Union, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 489 students. It is part of the Union R-Xi school district, which is ranked 62 out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Prairie Dell Elementary stands out for its strong support of low socioeconomic status (SES) students, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools for this student population. However, the school faces challenges in overall academic performance, particularly in mathematics, where proficiency rates are lower than the district and state averages, especially in the upper elementary grades. Interestingly, nearby schools like Washington West Elementary and Clearview Elementary significantly outperform Prairie Dell Elementary in most subject areas and grade levels.

Another area of concern for Prairie Dell Elementary is its relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.5% to 20.6% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average and the rates of some nearby schools. Additionally, the school's performance for white students is consistently lower than the state average, suggesting the need to address achievement gaps for this student population. While Prairie Dell Elementary's per-student spending is higher than the state average, it is lower than some nearby high-performing schools, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.9 could be a contributing factor to its performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1911 Prairie Dell Rd
Union, MO 63084-0440

(636) 583-1200

District: Union R-Xi

SchoolDigger Rank:
442^nd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,854

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 533

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prairie Dell Elementary ranks better than 51.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Union R-Xi School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.43. (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 (89.1%), two or more races (6.6%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Dell Elementary is 11.7, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Union R-Xi School District! (See more...)

Compare Prairie Dell Elementary employs 45.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Dell Elementary is $13,854, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Union R-Xi School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairie Dell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Dell Elementary 442^nd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Prairie Dell Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Union R-Xi:

SchoolDigger ranks Union R-Xi 62^nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Prairie Dell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Prairie Dell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	62.69	338^th	901	62.5%
2022	50.28	451^st	908	50.3%
2023	58.05	375^th	898	58.2%
2024	51.43	442^nd	906	51.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairie Dell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2022	35.21	354^th	532	33.5%
2023	62.07	165^th	611	73.0%
2024	62.89	163^rd	625	73.9%

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Rank History for White students at Prairie Dell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	48.67	342^nd	691	50.5%
2022	37.29	449^th	675	33.5%
2023	40.46	398^th	673	40.9%
2024	36.59	439^th	668	34.3%

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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 Prairie Dell Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	414	8	2	10	2	0	28	464
2023	438	4	2	11	2	1	31	489
2024	475	2	3	15	3	0	35	533

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 Prairie Dell Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	464	43.5	10.6	37.5
2023	489	44.5	10.9	43.6
2024	533	45.2	11.7	51.6

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 Prairie Dell Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	464	43.5	10.6	37.5
2023	489	44.5	10.9	43.6
2024	533	45.2	11.7	51.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Dell Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,448 (10.3%)	$12,616 (89.7%)	$14,064
2022	$1,312 (9.5%)	$12,543 (90.5%)	$13,854

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Schools Near Prairie Dell 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 Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Prairie Dell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1911 Prairie Dell Rd	Union	63084	Franklin County	Union R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 583-1200	533	45	11.7	51.6%	475 (89.1%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (2.8%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.6%)	51.4	442^nd of 906 public elementary schools	51.2%		58	375^th of 898 public elementary schools	58.2%	67	53.6	46.5	32.4		33.7	38.7	44.1	38.7		$13,854	$1,312	$12,543
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2 E Springfield	Union	63084	Franklin County	Union R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 583-3152	604	49	12.4	53.0%	539 (89.2%)	5 (0.8%)	23 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.8%)	73.4	211^th of 906 public elementary schools	76.7%		59	365^th of 898 public elementary schools	59.4%	154	62.7	54.6	44.5		48.0	52.1	51.1	52.0		$10,547	$828	$9,720
Clearview Elementary	Public	K-6	1581 Clearview Road	Union	63084	Franklin County	Washington	No	No	No	No	(636) 231-2500	292	21	13.7	22.3%	282 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.4%)	92.5	39^th of 906 public elementary schools	95.7%		90.6	57^th of 898 public elementary schools	93.7%	18	79.9	77.5	67.3	71.8	60.7	57.7	71.3			$11,808	$1,078	$10,730
Beaufort Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Hwy 50	Beaufort	63013	Franklin County	Union R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 484-3221	344	27	12.5	37.5%	330 (95.9%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	81.6	141^st of 906 public elementary schools	84.4%					(n/a)	88.8	80.0	57.8		45.2	77.7		43.7		$12,037	$1,330	$10,706
St. Clair Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	895 Bardot St	Saint Clair	63077	Franklin County	St. Clair R-Xiii	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 629-3500	460	29	15.8	56.3%	432 (93.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.0%)								(n/a)										$10,967	$2,486	$8,481
Edgar Murray Elementary	Public	3-5	1044 High School Dr	Saint Clair	63077	Franklin County	St. Clair R-Xiii	No	No	No	No	(636) 629-3500	428	33	13.0	53.3%	396 (92.5%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.8%)	28.4	671^st of 906 public elementary schools	25.9%		35.4	608^th of 898 public elementary schools	32.3%	63	25.2	40.9	18.9		22.5	33.0	35.1	26.7		$9,651	$1,781	$7,870
South Point Elementary	Public	K-6	4328 St. Johns Road	Washington	63090	Franklin County	Washington	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 231-2700	407	37	10.9	35.6%	374 (91.9%)	4 (1.0%)	10 (2.5%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	10 (2.5%)	62.9	317^th of 906 public elementary schools	65.0%		72.1	218^th of 898 public elementary schools	75.7%	99	24.2		60.2	41.7	57.1	34.2		60.3	43.6	$13,922	$1,291	$12,630
Coleman Elementary	Public	K-4	4536 Coleman Rd	Villa Ridge	63089	Franklin County	Meramec Valley R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 742-2133	205	16	13.0	58.5%	175 (85.4%)	7 (3.4%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.3%)	41.8	542^nd of 906 public elementary schools	40.2%					(n/a)	31.2	47.2				24.9	52.5			$12,847	$1,348	$11,499
Robertsville Elementary	Public	K-4	4000 Hwy N	Robertsville	63072	Franklin County	Meramec Valley R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 271-1448	161	12	13.6	54.7%	153 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)	85.6	95^th of 906 public elementary schools	89.5%					(n/a)	81.8	51.6				77.2				$14,160	$1,321	$12,839
Labadie Elementary	Public	K-6	2749 Hwy T	Labadie	63055	Franklin County	Washington	No	No	No	No	(636) 231-2600	105	11	9.3	14.3%	103 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)							73.3	71.4		$12,425	$843	$11,582

Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Dell Elementary

Is Prairie Dell Elementary a good school?

Prairie Dell Elementary ranks 442^nd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Prairie Dell Elementary?

Students at Prairie Dell Elementary are 89% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Prairie Dell Elementary in?

Union R-Xi

How many students attend Prairie Dell Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 533 students attended Prairie Dell Elementary.

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