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Higbee Elementary

Q: How many students attend Higbee Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 104 students attended Higbee Elementary.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Higbee Elementary?

Students at Higbee Elementary are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.

Q: What schools do graduates of Higbee Elementary attend?

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

Public Grades PK, KG-5

Summary

Higbee Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Higbee, Missouri, with 102 students. The school is part of the Higbee R-VIII school district, which is ranked 375 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Higbee Elementary's academic performance is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 16.8% of 3rd graders and 10.6% of 5th graders were proficient or better in math, compared to the state averages of 40.8% and 38.4%, respectively. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 231 out of 1,108 schools in 2012-2013 to 827 out of 906 schools in 2023-2024. Compared to nearby schools, such as Laurence J. Daly Elementary in Fayette, Higbee Elementary's academic performance is the lowest.

Higbee Elementary also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.9% to 16.1% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average and most nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 40.2% to 51.04% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years. Despite an increase in per-student spending, from $9,282 in 2018-2019 to $13,632 in 2021-2022, the school's resources may not be effectively targeted or utilized to address the specific needs of its student population.

104

Students ?

10.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,295

Per pupil spending ?

54.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

101 Evans St
Higbee, MO 65257-0128

(660) 456-7206

District: Higbee R-VIII

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.1%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 18th percentile in 2010 → 9th in 2024

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (23% vs 44% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2010

!English Language Arts scores 22 pts below the Missouri average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school23%

District avg23%

Missouri avg44%

Not ranked this year

Higbee 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	10.4	827 of 906	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	47.1	559 of 1052	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.6	612 of 1045	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	47.0	576 of 1032	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	64.8	351 of 1058	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	44.3	660 of 1089	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	73.1	231 of 1108	79.2%	★★★★☆
2012	52.4	567 of 1085	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	49.6	619 of 1088	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	27.7	870 of 1066	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	24.7	894 of 1053	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	20.4	976 of 1084	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	22.6	953 of 1080	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	26.2	908 of 1074	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	52.0	400 of 907	55.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	4.0	668 of 668	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	42.0	537 of 917	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.7	701 of 898	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆

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)56th percentile+9 vs school

White (2024)<1st percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics23%-21 vs state

English Language Arts23%-22 vs state

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Schools Near Higbee 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 Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Higbee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Evans St	Higbee	65257	Randolph County	Higbee R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 456-7206	104	10	10.5	54.8%	101 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)								(n/a)		22.8				22.8		$13,295	$219	$13,076
Renick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	101 Middle St	Renick	65278	Randolph County	Renick R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 263-4886	80	16	5.1	47.5%	76 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)								$17,310	$634	$16,675
South Park Elementary	Public	K-2	701 S Fourth	Moberly	65270	Randolph County	Moberly	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 269-2640	229	20	11.4	68.6%	176 (76.9%)	12 (5.2%)	13 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (11.8%)								(n/a)								$12,495	$253	$12,242
Gratz Brown Elementary	Public	3-5	1320 Gratz Brown Rd	Moberly	65270	Randolph County	Moberly	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 269-2694	398	40	9.8	67.1%	303 (76.1%)	16 (4.0%)	19 (4.8%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (13.6%)	25.9	691^st of 900 public elementary schools	23.2%		28	675^th of 906 public elementary schools	25.5%	16	29.5	33.0	28.5	23.4	26.4	25.1	27.7	$12,120	$796	$11,325
Westran Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	210 W Depot St	Huntsville	65259	Randolph County	Westran R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 277-3666	280	29	9.7	51.8%	249 (88.9%)	5 (1.8%)	5 (1.8%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.4%)	49.9	467^th of 900 public elementary schools	48.1%		61.4	335^th of 906 public elementary schools	63.0%	132			41.0	49.9	30.0		35.6	$14,092	$689	$13,403
North Park Elementary	Public	K-2	909 Porter St	Moberly	65270	Randolph County	Moberly	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 269-2630	214	17	12.4	66.8%	178 (83.2%)	13 (6.1%)	6 (2.8%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.5%)								(n/a)								$13,020	$630	$12,391
Harrisburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	221 S Harris	Harrisburg	65256	Boone County	Harrisburg R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 875-0290	291	23	12.8	27.1%	260 (89.3%)	3 (1.0%)	13 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)	42.4	540^th of 900 public elementary schools	40.0%		57	378^th of 906 public elementary schools	58.3%	162	25.1	38.1	35.2		33.4	45.3		$11,316	$312	$11,005
Sturgeon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	210 W Patton St	Sturgeon	65284	Boone County	Sturgeon R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 687-3519	221	21	10.5	35.7%	202 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (7.7%)	35.8	608^th of 900 public elementary schools	32.4%		14.9	784^th of 906 public elementary schools	13.5%	176		6.6	18.6		38.4		49.9	$7,683	$708	$6,975
Middle Grove Elementary	Public	K-8	11476 Rte M	Madison	65263	Monroe County	Middle Grove C-1	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 291-8583	37	7	5.4	51.4%	35 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$16,591	$1,436	$15,154
Laurence J. Daly Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	702 Lucky St	Fayette	65248	Howard County	Fayette R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 248-3800	324	28	11.6	46.9%	280 (86.4%)	16 (4.9%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.5%)	34.8	620^th of 900 public elementary schools	31.1%		37.8	579^th of 906 public elementary schools	36.1%	41		32.0	24.9	19.3	30.3	54.7	32.6	$10,764	$324	$10,439

Frequently Asked Questions about Higbee Elementary

How many students attend Higbee Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 104 students attended Higbee Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Higbee Elementary?

Students at Higbee Elementary are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Higbee Elementary in?

Higbee R-VIII

What schools do graduates of Higbee Elementary attend?

Students who attend Higbee Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Higbee High

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