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Drexel Elementary

Public Grades K-5

Summary

Drexel Elementary is a public elementary school in Drexel, Missouri, serving 170 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Drexel R-IV school district, which is ranked 350 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Drexel Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 92.94% white and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (42.94% receive free or reduced-price lunch). The school consistently performs below the state average in MAP test proficiency rates, with only 14.2% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44.1%. Drexel Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Missouri elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

In contrast, nearby schools like Shull Early Learning Center, Harrisonville Elementary, and Peculiar Elementary have higher academic achievement, more diverse student populations, and higher socioeconomic status. Despite increased per-student spending at Drexel Elementary, from $9,516 in 2018-2019 to $11,130 in 2021-2022, the school's performance has not improved, suggesting the need for more comprehensive interventions and strategies to address the challenges facing the school and its students.

125

Students ?

9.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,481

Per pupil spending ?

50.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

207 S Fourth St
Drexel, MO 64742-0860

(816) 652-0402

District: Drexel R-IV

Students who attend Drexel Elementary usually attend:

High:

Drexel High

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Hispanic:

4.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 26th percentile in 2012 → 13th in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (18% vs 44% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2012

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school18%

District avg18%

Missouri avg44%

Not ranked this year

Drexel Elementary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2023	14.0	782 of 898	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.4	695 of 908	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	12.7	793 of 901	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	31.2	778 of 1052	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	37.2	687 of 1045	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	35.1	720 of 1032	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	37.3	737 of 1058	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	38.4	753 of 1089	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	39.8	764 of 1108	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	36.2	803 of 1085	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	44.4	686 of 1088	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	49.1	594 of 1066	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	53.7	509 of 1053	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	45.1	666 of 1084	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	50.1	567 of 1080	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	55.5	461 of 1074	57.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	52.8	391 of 907	56.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	20.5	560 of 668	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	7.1	651 of 673	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	12.2	620 of 675	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	5.2	682 of 691	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	26.5	741 of 917	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	25.1	736 of 898	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)57th percentile+31 vs school

White (2024)16th percentile

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Schools Near Drexel Elementary

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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
Drexel Elementary	Public	K-5	207 S Fourth St	Drexel	64742	Cass County	Drexel R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 652-0402	125	13	9.6	50.4%	112 (89.6%)	1 (0.8%)	5 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.6%)								(n/a)		17.5								$15,481	$338	$15,143
Miami Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7638 NW State Route J	Amoret	64722	Bates County	Miami R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 267-3495	103	12	8.6	37.9%	92 (89.3%)	2 (1.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	7 (6.8%)								(n/a)										$14,972	$1,593	$13,379
Midway Elementary	Public	K-6	5801 E State Rte 2	Cleveland	64734	Cass County	Midway R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 250-2994	227	21	10.5	37.0%	194 (85.5%)	2 (0.9%)	10 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.0%)	38.8	581^st of 900 public elementary schools	35.4%		56.6	383^rd of 906 public elementary schools	57.7%	198		34.2		41.0	38.3		29.1	25.8	41.1	$14,551	$427	$14,124
Archie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	302 W State Rte A	Archie	64725	Cass County	Archie R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 293-5312	291	20	14.7	34.7%	253 (86.9%)	4 (1.4%)	19 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)	30.1	660^th of 900 public elementary schools	26.7%		34	621^st of 906 public elementary schools	31.5%	39	22.5	23.9	31.7			22.5		43.1		$11,116	$193	$10,923
Adrian Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 N Houston	Adrian	64720	Bates County	Adrian R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 297-2158	314	25	12.7	31.8%	283 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	39.3	577^th of 900 public elementary schools	35.9%		33.5	628^th of 906 public elementary schools	30.7%	51	55.5	16.8	19.4		21.3	53.2	40.6	34.5		$10,776	$438	$10,338
McEowen Elementary	Public	4-5	1901 S Halsey Ave	Harrisonville	64701	Cass County	Harrisonville R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 380-4545	271	20	13.8	43.5%	230 (84.9%)	2 (0.7%)	20 (7.4%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.9%)	48.9	479^th of 900 public elementary schools	46.8%		45.7	500^th of 906 public elementary schools	44.8%	21		43.3	34.4		30.9		48.4	41.5		$12,740	$285	$12,455
Peculiar Elementary	Public	K-5	201 E 3rd St	Peculiar	64078	Cass County	Raymore-Peculiar R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 892-1650	402	33	12.3	29.6%	347 (86.3%)	13 (3.2%)	14 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.5%)	51.2	447^th of 900 public elementary schools	50.3%		51.7	434^th of 906 public elementary schools	52.1%	13	32.6	43.7	43.8		56.0	31.1	38.2	43.8		$12,071	$400	$11,671
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	500 Eastwood	Harrisonville	64701	Cass County	Harrisonville R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 380-4421	243	14	17.2	37.4%	213 (87.7%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.4%)								(n/a)										$10,638	$339	$10,298
Harrisonville Elementary	Public	1-3	101 Meghan Dr	Harrisonville	64701	Cass County	Harrisonville R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 380-4131	427	32	13.3	40.3%	365 (85.5%)	4 (0.9%)	25 (5.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.5%)								(n/a)	31.5					29.0				$12,121	$369	$11,752

Frequently Asked Questions about Drexel Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Drexel Elementary?

Students at Drexel Elementary are 90% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Drexel Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 125 students attended Drexel Elementary.

What district is Drexel Elementary in?

Drexel R-IV

What schools do graduates of Drexel Elementary attend?

Students who attend Drexel Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Drexel High

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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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