South Elementary

Public K-4

 1701 S Hope St
       Jackson, MO  63755-2819


(573) 243-9575

District: Jackson R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
457th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,354 Help


Students who attend South Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jackson Middle
    Russell Hawkins Junior High
High:    Jackson Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  409

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.8%
African American:
4.4%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.8% Help


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Compare Details South Elementary ranks worse than 50.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson R-II School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.8%), African American (4.4%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Elementary is 13.1, which is the 3rd best among 4 elementary schools in the Jackson R-II School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Elementary is $11,354. 5 elementary schools in the Jackson R-II School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Elementary 457th 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:


Jackson R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson R-II 55th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.27 217th 1074 79.8%
2007 72.95 201st 1080 81.4%
2008 70.72 237th 1084 78.1%
2009 74.08 206th 1053 80.4%
2010 76.71 192nd 1066 82.0%
2011 79.17 159th 1088 85.4%
2012 84.25 92nd 1085 91.5%
2013 80.12 140th 1108 87.4%
2014 74.52 218th 1089 80.0%
2015 62.24 384th 1058 63.7%
2016 60.97 353rd 865 59.2%
2017 59.90 405th 1032 60.8%
2018 56.73 443rd 1045 57.6%
2019 43.14 616th 1052 41.4%
2021 44.96 521st 901 42.2%
2022 49.24 463rd 908 49.0%
2023 50.02 457th 898 49.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.49 379th 887 57.3%
2019 32.99 684th 907 24.6%
2021 55.22 202nd 574 64.8%
2022 46.08 253rd 532 52.4%
2023 60.84 178th 611 70.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.12 76th 251 69.7%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.84 509th 898 43.3%
2019 30.06 689th 917 24.9%
2021 26.34 540th 691 21.9%
2022 37.30 448th 675 33.6%
2023 34.81 449th 673 33.3%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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.

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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
1999 426 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2000 479 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2001 525 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2002 519 5 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2003 519 5 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2004 483 8 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2005 471 9 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2006 492 8 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 511
2007 483 21 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2008 591 23 8 13 1 n/a n/a 0 636
2009 655 24 5 12 2 n/a n/a 0 698
2010 720 30 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 764
2011 730 21 9 12 0 0 12 0 784
2012 729 23 8 13 0 0 16 0 789
2013 723 25 8 18 0 0 14 0 788
2014 713 23 7 26 0 2 23 0 794
2015 690 15 5 19 1 1 20 0 751
2016 402 13 2 19 0 0 13 0 449
2017 384 10 3 18 0 0 17 0 432
2018 377 18 5 21 0 0 12 0 433
2019 361 13 5 20 1 0 22 0 422
2020 343 8 3 19 1 1 11 0 386
2021 348 13 1 17 0 1 13 0 393
2022 355 13 3 17 0 4 18 0 410
2023 351 18 4 17 0 1 18 0 409

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
1999 434 32.9 13.2 25.3
2000 488 33.4 14.6 21.1
2001 534 35.1 15.2 19.3
2002 539 36.0 15.0 19.7
2003 539 36.0 15.0 19.7
2004 504 35.7 14.1 23.6
2005 492 32.8 15.0 24.2
2006 511 38.7 13.2 28.8
2007 516 37.1 13.9 28.5
2008 636 39.0 16.3 25
2009 698 39.1 17.8 24.9
2010 764 41.3 18.5 23.2
2011 784 37.3 20.9 20.5
2012 789 36.8 21.4 21.3
2013 788 36.7 21.4 24
2014 794 36.7 21.6 n/a
2015 751 35.0 21.4 39.3
2016 449 28.0 16.0 47.2
2017 432 29.0 14.8 45.4
2018 433 32.0 13.4 43.6
2019 422 30.5 13.8 51.2
2020 386 29.6 13.0 48.4
2021 393 29.7 13.2 47.1
2022 410 32.2 12.7 43.4
2023 409 31.1 13.1 53.8

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
1999 434 32.9 13.2 25.3
2000 488 33.4 14.6 21.1
2001 534 35.1 15.2 19.3
2002 539 36.0 15.0 19.7
2003 539 36.0 15.0 19.7
2004 504 35.7 14.1 23.6
2005 492 32.8 15.0 24.2
2006 511 38.7 13.2 28.8
2007 516 37.1 13.9 28.5
2008 636 39.0 16.3 25
2009 698 39.1 17.8 24.9
2010 764 41.3 18.5 23.2
2011 784 37.3 20.9 20.5
2012 789 36.8 21.4 21.3
2013 788 36.7 21.4 24
2014 794 36.7 21.6 n/a
2015 751 35.0 21.4 39.3
2016 449 28.0 16.0 47.2
2017 432 29.0 14.8 45.4
2018 433 32.0 13.4 43.6
2019 422 30.5 13.8 51.2
2020 386 29.6 13.0 48.4
2021 393 29.7 13.2 47.1
2022 410 32.2 12.7 43.4
2023 409 31.1 13.1 53.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $313 (3.6%) $8,390 (96.4%) $8,703
2020 $338 (3.5%) $9,227 (96.5%) $9,566
2021 $447 (4.4%) $9,622 (95.6%) $10,069
2022 $573 (5.0%) $10,781 (95.0%) $11,354

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 616th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 457th of 898 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Elementary)3736.4
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson R-II)39.151.5
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Elementary)48.836.9
 11.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson R-II)5445.8
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Elementary)44.852.8
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson R-II)42.653.7
 11.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Elementary)44.838.4
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson R-II)53.751.7
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students422409
 3.1%
African American1318
 38.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic2017
 15%
Pacific Islander01
White361351
 2.8%
Two or More Races2218
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.2%53.8%
 2.6%


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South Elementary ranks 457th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 409 students attended South Elementary.

Students who attend South Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jackson Middle
Middle : Russell Hawkins Junior High
High : Jackson Senior High

Students at South Elementary are 86% White, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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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. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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