Prairie Dell Elementary

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Prairie Dell Elementary ranks 375 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Prairie Dell Elementary is a public elementary school in Union, Missouri, serving 489 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Union R-Xi school district, which is ranked 80 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating.

Prairie Dell Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.57%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 80.18% to 97.58% white students. The school's test scores show a mixed performance, with 3rd-grade math proficiency (57.2%) lower than the district average (63.8%) but higher than the state average (41.1%), while 4th-grade math proficiency (33.8%) was lower than both the district (42.5%) and state (43.8%) averages. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency (43.3%) was higher than the district (39.2%) but lower than the state (40.9%) average. Prairie Dell Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (43.56%), higher than Beaufort Elementary (33.14%) but lower than Central Elementary (49.45%).

The school's low student-teacher ratio of 10.9 in 2022-2023 is a positive factor, as smaller class sizes can often lead to more personalized attention and support for students. However, the school's spending per student ($13,854 in 2021-2022) is in the middle range compared to the nearby schools, suggesting that resources may not be the primary driver of the school's performance. Overall, Prairie Dell Elementary has some strengths, but also faces challenges in terms of its academic performance, particularly in comparison to some of the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1911 Prairie Dell Rd
Union, MO 63084-0440

(636) 583-1200

District: Union R-Xi

SchoolDigger Rank:
375^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,854

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 489

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prairie Dell Elementary ranks better than 58.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.05. (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 (89.6%), two or more races (6.3%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Dell Elementary is 10.9, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Union R-Xi School District! (See more...)

Compare Prairie Dell Elementary employs 44.5 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 2023 Rankings:

Prairie Dell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Dell Elementary 375^th of 898 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 80^th of 376 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%

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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	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	35.21	354^th	532	33.5%
2023	62.07	165^th	611	73.0%

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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%

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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	Not Specified	Total
2022	414	8	2	10	2	0	28	0	464
2023	438	4	2	11	2	1	31	0	489

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

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

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 (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)				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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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	489	45	10.9	43.6%	438 (89.6%)	4 (0.8%)	11 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.3%)	58	375^th of 898 public elementary schools	58.2%		50.3	451^st of 908 public elementary schools	50.3%	76	57.2	33.8	43.3		43.3	55.3	35.9	40.3		$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	635	49	12.9	49.4%	566 (89.1%)	5 (0.8%)	26 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.0%)	59	365^th of 898 public elementary schools	59.4%		68.4	261^st of 908 public elementary schools	71.3%	104	64.0	37.4	38.5		35.8	54.0	44.0	45.9		$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	309	21	14.8	20.4%	299 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)	90.6	57^th of 898 public elementary schools	93.7%		89.4	69^th of 908 public elementary schools	92.4%	12	58.5	71.1		66.0	63.7	62.3			63.8	$11,808	$1,078	$10,730
Beaufort Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Hwy 50	Union	63084	Franklin County	Union R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 484-3221	341	26	12.9	33.1%	329 (96.5%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)								(n/a)	75.0	60.3								$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	513	32	16.2	54.2%	473 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.8%)								(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	465	33	13.9	52.0%	437 (94.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.9%)	35.4	608^th of 898 public elementary schools	32.3%		33.1	623^rd of 908 public elementary schools	31.4%	15	28.2	31.8	24.7		27.6	40.7	42.0	34.2		$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	32.9%	375 (92.1%)	4 (1.0%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	13 (3.2%)	72.1	218^th of 898 public elementary schools	75.7%		67.5	271^st of 908 public elementary schools	70.2%	53	37.7	50.9	58.9	50.0	47.1	42.2	59.7	54.9	53.4	$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	217	16	13.9	53.5%	174 (80.2%)	7 (3.2%)	10 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	24 (11.1%)								(n/a)	42.3					42.2				$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	155	14	10.7	47.7%	142 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.8%)								(n/a)	62.9	51.7								$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	124	10	12.3	15.3%	121 (97.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)								(n/a)	78.6									$12,425	$843	$11,582

Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Dell Elementary

How many students attend Prairie Dell Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 489 students attended Prairie Dell Elementary.

What district is Prairie Dell Elementary in?

Union R-Xi

Is Prairie Dell Elementary a good school?

Prairie Dell Elementary ranks 375^th of 898 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 90% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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