South Elementary

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South Elementary ranks 603 rd of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Elementary is a public elementary school serving 284 students in grades PK-5 in the Warsaw R-IX school district in Edwards, Missouri. The school has a predominantly low-income student population, with 98.94% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the challenges of serving a high-poverty student body, South Elementary appears to be effectively supporting its disadvantaged students. The school ranks 147 out of 611 Missouri elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students, with a 4-star rating. However, South Elementary's overall student performance on state assessments is generally below the state and district averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 27.6% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in math, compared to 32.1% for the Warsaw R-IX district and 41.1% statewide. This pattern holds true across grade levels and subject areas, and the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools based on the SchoolDigger ranking system.

Interestingly, South Elementary has a much higher percentage of white students (90.85% in 2022-2023) compared to the state and nearby schools, such as Cole Camp Elementary, which outperforms South Elementary on academic measures while spending significantly less per student. The school's high spending per student, at $15,447 in 2021-2022, may indicate a commitment to providing resources to address the challenges faced by its student population. However, the district-level challenges faced by the Warsaw R-IX school district suggest that South Elementary's struggles may be reflective of broader issues that need to be addressed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

23395 Hwy 7
Edwards, MO 65326-9803

(660) 438-5965

District: Warsaw R-Ix

SchoolDigger Rank:
603^rd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,447

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 284

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Elementary ranks worse than 67.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.82. (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 (90.8%), two or more races (3.5%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Elementary is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare South Elementary employs 24.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Elementary is $15,447.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Elementary 603^rd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See South Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Warsaw R-Ix:

SchoolDigger ranks Warsaw R-Ix 273^rd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	53.96	488^th	1074	54.6%
2007	48.84	594^th	1080	45.0%
2008	55.66	465^th	1084	57.1%
2009	55.70	464^th	1053	55.9%
2010	62.93	367^th	1066	65.6%
2011	67.89	313^th	1088	71.2%
2012	59.59	448^th	1085	58.7%
2013	54.64	520^th	1108	53.1%
2014	42.61	691^st	1089	36.5%
2015	44.81	635^th	1058	40.0%
2016	36.51	602^nd	865	30.4%
2017	16.22	912^th	1032	11.6%
2018	33.69	735^th	1045	29.7%
2019	44.26	594^th	1052	43.5%
2021	44.22	532^nd	901	41.0%
2023	35.82	603^rd	898	32.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	52.41	409^th	887	53.9%
2019	65.41	223^rd	907	75.4%
2021	72.53	87^th	574	84.8%
2023	64.70	147^th	611	75.9%

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Rank History for White students at South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	23.82	757^th	898	15.7%
2019	27.92	722^nd	917	21.3%
2021	24.33	551^st	691	20.3%
2023	19.30	579^th	673	14.0%

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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 South 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	125	125
1992	155	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1993	148	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	148
1994	160	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
1995	194	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
1996	194	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
1997	227	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
1998	228	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
1999	204	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
2000	199	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
2001	183	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
2002	234	2	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	241
2003	234	2	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	241
2004	234	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	238
2005	213	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
2006	232	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	237
2007	218	6	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2008	225	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2009	216	5	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
2010	244	6	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	257
2011	226	6	5	3	1	0	0	0	241
2012	262	9	1	5	0	0	0	0	277
2013	265	6	1	10	0	0	1	0	283
2014	257	2	1	4	0	0	13	0	277
2015	246	2	1	2	0	0	11	0	262
2016	208	1	0	2	0	0	11	0	222
2017	208	0	0	2	0	0	5	0	215
2018	180	0	0	5	0	0	7	0	192
2019	157	2	0	4	2	0	7	0	172
2020	243	1	2	5	1	0	10	0	262
2021	201	0	0	4	1	0	9	0	215
2022	219	3	0	8	1	0	7	0	238
2023	258	3	0	9	3	1	10	0	284

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 South Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	125	9.9	12.6	n/a
1992	155	10.5	14.7	36.8
1993	148	10.3	14.4	49.3
1994	160	10.8	14.8	46.9
1995	194	13.3	14.6	56.2
1996	194	13.3	14.6	56.2
1997	229	14.3	16.0	46.3
1998	232	15.0	15.5	46.6
1999	205	15.6	13.1	56.1
2000	199	14.9	13.4	52.3
2001	184	16.1	11.4	47.8
2002	241	16.1	15.0	48.1
2003	241	16.1	15.0	48.1
2004	238	15.0	15.9	51.3
2005	213	15.9	13.4	60.6
2006	237	18.0	13.2	54.4
2007	226	16.9	13.4	52.7
2008	232	18.3	12.7	61.2
2009	224	19.2	11.6	62.9
2010	257	18.9	13.5	59.5
2011	241	18.4	13.0	68
2012	277	20.6	13.4	75.8
2013	283	21.1	13.3	65.4
2014	277	21.1	13.1	76.9
2015	262	21.0	12.4	100
2016	222	21.0	10.5	85.6
2017	215	19.9	10.7	99.5
2018	192	18.2	10.5	100
2019	172	17.1	10.0	98.3
2020	262	22.0	11.9	98.9
2021	215	20.1	10.6	98.6
2022	238	23.4	10.1	98.7
2023	284	24.4	11.6	98.9

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 South Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	125	9.9	12.6	n/a
1992	155	10.5	14.7	36.8
1993	148	10.3	14.4	49.3
1994	160	10.8	14.8	46.9
1995	194	13.3	14.6	56.2
1996	194	13.3	14.6	56.2
1997	229	14.3	16.0	46.3
1998	232	15.0	15.5	46.6
1999	205	15.6	13.1	56.1
2000	199	14.9	13.4	52.3
2001	184	16.1	11.4	47.8
2002	241	16.1	15.0	48.1
2003	241	16.1	15.0	48.1
2004	238	15.0	15.9	51.3
2005	213	15.9	13.4	60.6
2006	237	18.0	13.2	54.4
2007	226	16.9	13.4	52.7
2008	232	18.3	12.7	61.2
2009	224	19.2	11.6	62.9
2010	257	18.9	13.5	59.5
2011	241	18.4	13.0	68
2012	277	20.6	13.4	75.8
2013	283	21.1	13.3	65.4
2014	277	21.1	13.1	76.9
2015	262	21.0	12.4	100
2016	222	21.0	10.5	85.6
2017	215	19.9	10.7	99.5
2018	192	18.2	10.5	100
2019	172	17.1	10.0	98.3
2020	262	22.0	11.9	98.9
2021	215	20.1	10.6	98.6
2022	238	23.4	10.1	98.7
2023	284	24.4	11.6	98.9

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 South Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$348 (3.3%)	$10,246 (96.7%)	$10,594
2020	$744 (5.2%)	$13,518 (94.8%)	$14,262
2021	$1,166 (7.0%)	$15,487 (93.0%)	$16,653
2022	$3,241 (21.0%)	$12,205 (79.0%)	$15,447

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South 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 594^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 603^rd of 898 Elementary schools	10.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Elementary)	37	27.6	9.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Warsaw R-Ix)	40.2	32.1	8.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Elementary)	37.5	34.3	3.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Warsaw R-Ix)	25.8	29.5	3.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Elementary)	37.5	20	17.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Warsaw R-Ix)	26.5	20	6.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Elementary)	46.9	45	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Warsaw R-Ix)	37.3	47	9.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	172	284	65.1%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	9	125%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	157	258	64.3%
Two or More Races	7	10	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.3%	98.9%	0.7%

Schools Near South 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
South Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	23395 Hwy 7	Edwards	65326	Benton County	Warsaw R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 438-5965	284	24	11.6	98.9%	258 (90.8%)	3 (1.1%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.5%)	35.8	603^rd of 898 public elementary schools	32.9%					(n/a)	27.6	34.3	20.0					45.0		$15,447	$3,241	$12,205
North Elementary	Public	K-5	134 W Kosciusko St	Warsaw	65355	Benton County	Warsaw R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 438-6260	355	30	11.9	99.2%	331 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	36.6	594^th of 898 public elementary schools	33.9%		28.5	663^rd of 908 public elementary schools	27.0%	69		26.4	20.0		31.6	36.4	33.9	48.4		$8,880	$1,231	$7,649
Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	571 Climax Ave	Climax Springs	65324	Camden County	Climax Springs R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 347-2351	120	13	9.4	60.8%	111 (92.5%)	8 (6.7%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$14,057	$2,027	$12,030
Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-6	101 W Lamine St #39	Lincoln	65338	Benton County	Lincoln R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 547-2222	260	23	11.1	59.6%	249 (95.8%)	3 (1.2%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	58.2	370^th of 898 public elementary schools	58.8%		79.3	164^th of 908 public elementary schools	81.9%	206	60.6		25.0	60.4		42.5	13.4	52.8		$11,177	$971	$10,206
Hermitage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	23824 Polk Street	Hermitage	65668	Hickory County	Hermitage R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 745-6277	138	13	10.6	58.0%	131 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)								(n/a)										$13,589	$1,150	$12,439
Wheatland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	18808 State Highway 83	Wheatland	65779	Hickory County	Wheatland R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 282-5833	166	13	12.8	62.7%	162 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									44.4	$10,598	$2,924	$7,674
Skyline Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	20663 Us-65	Urbana	65767	Dallas County	Hickory County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 993-4225	306	22	13.7	45.1%	302 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	91.2	54^th of 898 public elementary schools	94.0%		99.1	5^th of 908 public elementary schools	99.4%	49	60.0	84.1				60.0	75.0			$11,034	$259	$10,775
Cole Camp Elementary	Public	K-6	500 Keeney St	Cole Camp	65325	Benton County	Cole Camp R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 668-3011	370	30	12.4	55.9%	341 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	61.8	336^th of 898 public elementary schools	62.6%		70.7	234^th of 908 public elementary schools	74.2%	102	58.9	55.9	30.9	36.6	35.2			56.4	42.9	$9,803	$2,003	$7,800

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Is South Elementary a good school?

South Elementary ranks 603^rd of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of South Elementary?

Students at South Elementary are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

What district is South Elementary in?

Warsaw R-Ix

How many students attend South Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 284 students attended South Elementary.

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