Is Verona Elementary a good school?

Verona Elementary ranks 566 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Verona Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 170 students attended Verona Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Verona Elementary?

Students at Verona Elementary are 61% White, 32% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Verona Elementary attend?

Students who attend Verona Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Verona High

Verona Elementary

Summary:

Verona Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Verona, Missouri, with a student population of 170. The school is part of the Verona R-VII school district, which is ranked 311 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Verona Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (31.76%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 2.99% to 12.07% Hispanic students. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with proficiency rates on state assessments (MAP tests) ranging from 4% to 53.8%, well below the state averages. Additionally, Verona Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.65% to 91.14% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 48.1% to 68.94%. Despite the higher spending per student at Verona Elementary ($11,613 to $15,303), the school's academic performance remains poor, suggesting that the resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted towards improving student outcomes.

In comparison, nearby schools such as Mt. Vernon Intermediate, Central Elementary, and Marionville Elementary generally perform better academically and have lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students, suggesting that Verona Elementary may have unique challenges that are not present in the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

101 E Ella St
Verona, MO 65769-0007

(833) 402-9580

District: Verona R-Vii

SchoolDigger Rank:
566^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,613

Students who attend Verona Elementary usually attend:

High:

Verona High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 170

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.2%

Hispanic:

31.8%

Asian:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Verona Elementary ranks worse than 63% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.41. (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 (61.2%), Hispanic (31.8%), Asian (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Verona Elementary is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare Verona Elementary employs 15.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Verona Elementary is $11,613.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Verona Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Verona Elementary 566^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Verona Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Verona R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks Verona R-Vii 311^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Verona Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Verona Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	37.54	760^th	1074	29.2%
2007	29.47	893^rd	1080	17.3%
2008	40.28	751^st	1084	30.7%
2009	32.73	798^th	1053	24.2%
2010	29.53	847^th	1066	20.5%
2011	22.55	942^nd	1088	13.4%
2012	18.96	960^th	1085	11.5%
2013	20.75	969^th	1108	12.5%
2014	25.47	900^th	1089	17.4%
2015	32.60	792^nd	1058	25.1%
2016	33.77	630^th	865	27.2%
2017	29.99	786^th	1032	23.8%
2018	26.11	823^rd	1045	21.2%
2019	21.87	871^st	1052	17.2%
2021	16.13	755^th	901	16.2%
2022	18.08	757^th	908	16.6%
2023	40.41	566^th	898	37.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Verona Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	31.96	683^rd	887	23.0%
2019	28.55	737^th	907	18.7%
2021	37.05	358^th	574	37.6%
2022	42.75	285^th	532	46.4%
2023	58.60	196^th	611	67.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Verona Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	43.81	62^nd	105	41.0%

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Rank History for White students at Verona Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	25.82	726^th	898	19.2%
2019	21.19	799^th	917	12.9%
2021	6.80	670^th	691	3.0%
2022	3.14	673^rd	675	0.3%

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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 Verona 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	155	155
1992	158	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	163
1993	140	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
1994	140	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
1995	150	0	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	166
1996	150	0	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	166
1997	153	0	2	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
1998	145	3	0	45	1	n/a	n/a	0	194
1999	151	0	0	50	1	n/a	n/a	0	202
2000	134	0	0	62	1	n/a	n/a	0	197
2001	132	0	0	71	1	n/a	n/a	0	204
2002	150	0	3	75	1	n/a	n/a	0	229
2003	150	0	3	75	1	n/a	n/a	0	229
2004	147	1	0	101	1	n/a	n/a	0	250
2005	157	0	0	98	1	n/a	n/a	0	256
2006	134	0	0	88	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
2007	143	0	0	94	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
2008	130	0	1	98	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
2009	127	0	1	95	3	n/a	n/a	0	226
2010	151	0	4	97	3	n/a	n/a	0	255
2011	169	0	4	87	6	0	1	0	267
2012	158	0	3	91	6	0	1	0	259
2013	151	0	3	80	6	0	2	0	242
2014	143	2	5	82	1	0	3	0	236
2015	158	1	4	74	1	0	4	0	242
2016	160	0	2	73	0	0	5	0	240
2017	201	0	2	14	0	1	1	0	219
2018	183	0	2	33	0	0	1	0	219
2019	124	0	2	75	0	0	6	0	207
2020	121	0	6	64	1	0	5	0	197
2021	98	0	6	58	0	0	3	0	165
2022	101	0	7	48	0	0	2	0	158
2023	104	0	8	54	0	2	2	0	170

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 Verona Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	155	12.1	12.8	n/a
1992	163	12.6	12.9	60.1
1993	146	12.1	12.1	93.8
1994	147	11.9	12.4	94.6
1995	166	13.1	12.7	81.3
1996	166	13.1	12.7	81.3
1997	177	14.2	12.5	56.5
1998	194	15.2	12.8	63.9
1999	202	15.4	13.1	72.8
2000	197	15.3	12.9	81.2
2001	204	15.5	13.2	70.1
2002	229	19.0	12.1	72.5
2003	229	19.0	12.1	72.5
2004	250	20.2	12.4	77.6
2005	256	20.5	12.5	76.6
2006	222	19.5	11.4	78.8
2007	237	18.5	12.8	78.9
2008	229	20.4	11.2	83.4
2009	226	20.4	11.1	81.4
2010	255	21.4	11.9	76.5
2011	267	20.1	13.2	71.5
2012	259	19.2	13.4	68.7
2013	242	19.9	12.1	71.1
2014	236	20.4	11.5	73.3
2015	242	16.0	15.1	74
2016	240	18.0	13.3	74.6
2017	219	20.0	10.9	79.9
2018	219	20.5	10.6	72.6
2019	207	19.7	10.4	79.2
2020	197	19.7	9.9	87.8
2021	165	n/a	n/a	89.1
2022	158	16.5	9.5	91.1
2023	170	15.5	10.9	67.6

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 Verona Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	155	12.1	12.8	n/a
1992	163	12.6	12.9	60.1
1993	146	12.1	12.1	93.8
1994	147	11.9	12.4	94.6
1995	166	13.1	12.7	81.3
1996	166	13.1	12.7	81.3
1997	177	14.2	12.5	56.5
1998	194	15.2	12.8	63.9
1999	202	15.4	13.1	72.8
2000	197	15.3	12.9	81.2
2001	204	15.5	13.2	70.1
2002	229	19.0	12.1	72.5
2003	229	19.0	12.1	72.5
2004	250	20.2	12.4	77.6
2005	256	20.5	12.5	76.6
2006	222	19.5	11.4	78.8
2007	237	18.5	12.8	78.9
2008	229	20.4	11.2	83.4
2009	226	20.4	11.1	81.4
2010	255	21.4	11.9	76.5
2011	267	20.1	13.2	71.5
2012	259	19.2	13.4	68.7
2013	242	19.9	12.1	71.1
2014	236	20.4	11.5	73.3
2015	242	16.0	15.1	74
2016	240	18.0	13.3	74.6
2017	219	20.0	10.9	79.9
2018	219	20.5	10.6	72.6
2019	207	19.7	10.4	79.2
2020	197	19.7	9.9	87.8
2021	165	n/a	n/a	89.1
2022	158	16.5	9.5	91.1
2023	170	15.5	10.9	67.6

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 Verona Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,194 (19.1%)	$9,310 (80.9%)	$11,505
2020	$2,061 (16.9%)	$10,138 (83.1%)	$12,199
2021	$6,199 (40.5%)	$9,104 (59.5%)	$15,303
2022	$7,606 (65.5%)	$4,007 (34.5%)	$11,613

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Verona 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 871^st of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 566^th of 898 Elementary schools	19.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Verona Elementary)	36	4	32%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Verona R-Vii)	36	4	32%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	39.7	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Verona Elementary)	44	8	36%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Verona R-Vii)	44	8	36%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	41.4	7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Verona Elementary)	30	43.3	13.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Verona R-Vii)	30	43.3	13.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Elementary)	20	23.4	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Verona R-Vii)	20	23.4	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Verona Elementary)	20.5	27.8	7.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Verona R-Vii)	20.5	27.8	7.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Verona Elementary)	23.1	33.3	10.2%
5th Grade Science (Verona R-Vii)	23.1	33.3	10.2%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.6	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Elementary)	29.7	22.3	7.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Verona R-Vii)	29.7	22.3	7.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Verona Elementary)	41.7	53.8	12.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Verona R-Vii)	41.7	53.8	12.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Elementary)	33.3	22.5	10.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Verona R-Vii)	33.3	22.5	10.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	39.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	207	170	17.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	8	300%
Hispanic	75	54	28%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	124	104	16.1%
Two or More Races	6	2	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.2%	67.6%	11.6%

Schools Near Verona 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
Verona Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	101 E Ella St	Verona	65769	Lawrence County	Verona R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(833) 402-9580	170	16	10.9	67.6%	104 (61.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (31.8%)	8 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	40.4	566^th of 898 public elementary schools	37.0%		18.1	757^th of 908 public elementary schools	16.6%	191		43.3	27.8	53.8			23.4	22.3		$11,613	$7,606	$4,007
Pate Early Childhood Center	Public	PK, KG-2	400 Terrace Dr	Aurora	65605	Lawrence County	Aurora R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 678-1552	497	41	12.1	65.6%	402 (80.9%)	4 (0.8%)	60 (12.1%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.0%)								(n/a)										$11,060	$2,347	$8,713
Robinson School	Public	3-6	1044 S Lincoln Ave	Aurora	65605	Lawrence County	Aurora R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 678-5651	535	42	12.6	65.2%	404 (75.5%)	7 (1.3%)	97 (18.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.7%)	40.1	568^th of 898 public elementary schools	36.7%		41.9	538^th of 908 public elementary schools	40.7%	30	37.6	33.6	29.3	39.0	27.7	36.0	33.6	36.1	33.5	$9,784	$1,778	$8,007
Monett Intermediate	Public	4-5	711 9th St	Monett	65708	Barry County	Monett R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 235-6151	329	26	12.4	61.7%	157 (47.7%)	2 (0.6%)	142 (43.2%)	10 (3.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.6%)	50.2	454^th of 898 public elementary schools	49.4%					(n/a)		43.6	33.7		30.8		50.0	43.7		$9,884	$2,193	$7,692
Monett Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	1007 6th Street	Monett	65708	Barry County	Monett R-I	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 354-2168	264	23	11.4	68.9%	123 (46.6%)	2 (0.8%)	120 (45.5%)	11 (4.2%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)								(n/a)
Monett Elementary	Public	1-3	601 Learning Lane	Monett	65708	Barry County	Monett R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 235-3411	471	43	10.8	67.5%	263 (55.8%)	0 (0.0%)	176 (37.4%)	11 (2.3%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.1%)	13 (2.8%)								(n/a)	36.7					33.8				$12,664	$3,382	$9,282
Marionville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 W. Odell	Marionville	65705	Lawrence County	Marionville R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 258-7755	368	28	12.9	57.9%	352 (95.7%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	59.3	360^th of 898 public elementary schools	59.9%		55.8	404^th of 908 public elementary schools	55.5%	44	43.4	41.1				51.0	46.5	45.1		$8,424	$847	$7,576
Mount Vernon Elementary	Public	K-2	301 E Blaze Rd	Mount Vernon	65712	Lawrence County	Mt. Vernon R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 466-7512	308	25	12.4	53.2%	273 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.8%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)								(n/a)										$12,376	$1,169	$11,207
Mount Vernon Intermediate	Public	3-5	260 W Hwy 174	Mount Vernon	65712	Lawrence County	Mt. Vernon R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 466-2312	316	21	15.1	48.1%	291 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.1%)	64.5	306^th of 898 public elementary schools	65.9%		61.5	346^th of 908 public elementary schools	61.9%	40	56.7	53.0	47.8		47.0	36.1	44.2	47.8		$7,839	$716	$7,123
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Gibbs Ave	Pierce City	65723	Lawrence County	Pierce City R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 476-2255	346	24	14.6	54.9%	307 (88.7%)	4 (1.2%)	16 (4.6%)	15 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54.3	404^th of 898 public elementary schools	55.0%		45.7	500^th of 908 public elementary schools	44.9%	96	48.9	54.8	56.1		26.3	46.8	43.4	22.8		$10,248	$3,189	$7,059

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