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Green Forest Elementary

Public Grades K-8

21^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 98% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Green Forest Elementary is a public elementary school located in Salem, Missouri, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 160 students. The school is part of the Green Forest R-II school district, which is ranked 6th out of 367 districts in Missouri and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Green Forest Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking as high as 2nd out of 908 schools in the 2021-2022 school year. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (over 50% free/reduced lunch recipients), Green Forest Elementary has consistently ranked among the top schools in Missouri for this student subgroup, demonstrating its ability to effectively serve and support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Phelps County Elementary and Raymondville Elementary, Green Forest Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. The school's consistent high rankings, exceptional academic performance, and ability to support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds make it a standout institution in the region and a model for other schools to emulate.

152

Students ?

10.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,280

Per pupil spending ?

61.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6111 Hwy F
Salem, MO 65560-9671

(573) 729-3902

District: Green Forest R-II

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.0%

Hispanic:

2.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 71st percentile in 2013 → 98th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (69% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Missouri elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 27 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg69%

Missouri avg41%

21^st of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 13 pts since 2015

From top 16% (2015) to top 2% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 367Green Forest R-II among Missouri districts

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

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	96.2	21 of 900	97.7%	★★★★★
2024	99.2	3 of 906	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	97.2	13 of 898	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	99.4	2 of 908	99.8%	★★★★★
2019	83.8	114 of 1052	89.2%	★★★★☆
2018	76.7	197 of 1045	81.1%	★★★★☆
2017	82.0	139 of 1032	86.5%	★★★★☆
2015	80.7	165 of 1058	84.4%	★★★★☆
2014	80.3	155 of 1089	85.8%	★★★★☆
2013	67.4	317 of 1108	71.4%	★★★★☆
2012	81.5	122 of 1085	88.8%	★★★★☆
2011	90.1	41 of 1088	96.2%	★★★★★
2010	83.4	118 of 1066	88.9%	★★★★☆
2009	85.6	89 of 1053	91.5%	★★★★★
2008	75.3	188 of 1084	82.7%	★★★★☆
2007	62.2	352 of 1080	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	77.3	154 of 1074	85.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	87.8	36 of 907	96.0%	★★★★★
2018	89.1	33 of 887	96.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	92.9	34 of 666	94.9%	★★★★★
2024	98.1	3 of 668	99.6%	★★★★★
2023	95.7	13 of 673	98.1%	★★★★★
2022	98.9	2 of 675	99.7%	★★★★★
2019	76.4	164 of 917	82.1%	★★★★☆
2018	66.9	263 of 898	70.7%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2023	99.3	4 of 459	99.1%	★★★★★
2019	98.5	6 of 587	99.0%	★★★★★
2018	94.0	17 of 552	96.9%	★★★★★
2017	90.7	17 of 568	97.0%	★★★★★
2015	87.7	36 of 585	93.8%	★★★★★
2014	79.0	66 of 633	89.6%	★★★★☆
2013	84.8	28 of 649	95.7%	★★★★★
2012	94.2	7 of 623	98.9%	★★★★★
2011	91.5	16 of 625	97.4%	★★★★★
2010	90.4	16 of 614	97.4%	★★★★★
2009	79.1	64 of 601	89.4%	★★★★☆
2008	84.0	34 of 624	94.6%	★★★★★
2007	65.9	153 of 624	75.5%	★★★★☆
2006	52.1	269 of 619	56.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	99.9	1 of 482	99.8%	★★★★★
2018	99.0	2 of 422	99.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2023	98.7	5 of 385	98.7%	★★★★★
2019	98.0	8 of 527	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	91.0	19 of 479	96.0%	★★★★★

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)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)96th percentile+7 vs school

White (2025)95th percentile-3 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)100th percentile~ school

White (2023)99th percentile~ school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts81%+37 vs state

Science70%+28 vs state

Mathematics60%+22 vs state

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Schools Near Green Forest 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 Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Green Forest Elementary	Public	K-8	6111 Hwy F	Salem	65560	Dent County	Green Forest R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 729-3902	152	15	10.4	61.2%	149 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	96.2	21^st of 900 public elementary schools	97.7%		99.2	3^rd of 906 public elementary schools	99.7%	18		76.3	70.5			28.6	70.5		85.6	76.4				$12,280	$319	$11,961
Oak Hill Elementary	Public	K-8	6200 S Hwy 19	Salem	65560	Dent County	Oak Hill R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 729-5618	149	13	11.9	64.4%	146 (98.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	21.8	722^nd of 900 public elementary schools	19.8%					(n/a)	24.0	26.7		31.3					28.0	20.1				$10,222	$1,356	$8,866
Salem Upper Elementary	Public	2-5	1601 S Doss Rd	Salem	65560	Dent County	Salem R-80	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 729-6642	335	26	13.0	100.0%	291 (86.9%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (5.1%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.3%)	30.5	655^th of 900 public elementary schools	27.2%		48.6	466^th of 906 public elementary schools	48.6%	189	32.0	34.4	27.3				30.9		25.9	28.6	33.2			$9,371	$429	$8,942
Wm. H. Lynch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	101 N Main St	Salem	65560	Dent County	Salem R-80	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 729-6642	257	17	14.7	100.0%	227 (88.3%)	2 (0.8%)	12 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.7%)								(n/a)														$14,144	$997	$13,147
North Wood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	3734 N. Hwy 19	Salem	65560	Dent County	North Wood R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 729-4607	155	15	10.3	63.9%	140 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	16.6	761^st of 900 public elementary schools	15.4%		26.2	685^th of 906 public elementary schools	24.4%	76		30.0	8.8		84.1		21.8							$12,740	$764	$11,976
Dent-Phelps Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	27870 Hwy C	Salem	65560	Dent County	Dent-Phelps R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 729-4680	256	23	10.9	50.0%	245 (95.7%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	30.8			56.2										$11,839	$1,118	$10,721
Licking Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	135 College Ave	Licking	65542	Texas County	Licking R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 674-3211	416	31	13.3	100.0%	398 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	10.7	815^th of 900 public elementary schools	9.4%		22.1	712^th of 906 public elementary schools	21.4%	103	13.4	20.9	7.4	8.0					15.1	20.8		22.0		$10,257	$1,018	$9,240
Raymondville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	135 W Hwy B	Raymondville	65555	Texas County	Raymondville R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 457-6237	122	15	7.9	100.0%	118 (96.7%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)	29.6							21.5					28.6	$12,592	$276	$12,316
Phelps County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	17790 State Route M	Edgar Springs	65462	Phelps County	Phelps County R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 435-6293	160	15	10.8	47.5%	148 (92.5%)	2 (1.3%)	4 (2.5%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)								(n/a)														$12,836	$1,683	$11,153

Frequently Asked Questions about Green Forest Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Green Forest Elementary?

Students at Green Forest Elementary are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

Is Green Forest Elementary a good school?

Yes! Green Forest Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 21^st of 900 Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Green Forest Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 152 students attended Green Forest Elementary.

What district is Green Forest Elementary in?

Green Forest R-II

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