Elementary Schools in Desoto 73

Summary:

The Desoto 73 school district in Missouri is home to 3 elementary schools: Vineland Elementary, Athena Elementary, and Early Childhood Center. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and provide a range of educational opportunities in the Desoto 73 area.

Vineland Elementary stands out as a top performer, ranking 198 out of 900 Missouri elementary schools in 2024-2025 and consistently earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in 4th grade math and ELA, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the Desoto 73 district and Missouri state averages. Athena Elementary also performs well, ranking 204 out of 906 Missouri elementary schools in 2023-2024 and earning a 4-star rating, with strong results in 3rd grade math and 5th grade math.

While the schools in the Desoto 73 district share some similarities, such as high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, they also exhibit distinct strengths and areas for improvement. Vineland Elementary stands out as a top performer, while Athena Elementary and the Early Childhood Center may benefit from further analysis and targeted interventions to enhance their educational outcomes.

District Detail

610 Vineland School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020-2561

(636) 586-1000

SchoolDigger Rank:
72^nd of 367 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,464

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)				MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Athena Elementary	Public	K-6	3775 Athena School Rd	De Soto	63020	Jefferson County	Desoto 73	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 586-1020	465	46	10.0	50.1%	426 (91.6%)	4 (0.9%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.9%)	66.8	293^rd of 900 public elementary schools	67.4%		74.1	204^th of 906 public elementary schools	77.5%	89	68.9	33.8	60.7	49.9	47.2	50.6	36.9	49.3	43.5	$14,472	$1,217	$13,254
Vineland Elementary	Public	K-6	650 Vineland School Rd	De Soto	63020	Jefferson County	Desoto 73	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 586-1010	653	59	11.1	55.7%	594 (91.0%)	7 (1.1%)	15 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.4%)	75.7	198^th of 900 public elementary schools	78.0%		67.7	275^th of 906 public elementary schools	69.6%	77	46.0	81.6	46.8	63.4	54.2	42.7	74.1	48.0	44.0	$12,599	$948	$11,651

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Jefferson County R-Vii	6.43 mi	5	58^th
Sunrise R-Ix	6.68 mi	1	139^th
Festus R-VI	7.2 mi	5
Division Of Youth Service	8.63 mi	30
Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled	8.72 mi	35

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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