West Elementary

Summary:

West Elementary is a public elementary school in Jefferson City, Missouri, serving 307 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Jefferson City School District, which is ranked 167 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

West Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 66.45% White, 16.94% African American, 5.54% Hispanic, and 9.45% two or more races. This is more diverse than nearby schools like Pioneer Trail Elementary and Clarence Lawson Elementary. West Elementary also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 51.79%, compared to 45.7% at Pioneer Trail and 53.22% at Clarence Lawson.

Academically, West Elementary has shown mixed performance on state assessments. The school outperformed the district and state averages in 3rd grade English Language Arts and 4th grade Mathematics, but underperformed in 5th grade Mathematics and English Language Arts. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.5, West Elementary has a relatively low class size compared to nearby schools. While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, it has performed well in serving its economically disadvantaged students, ranking 231 out of 611 Missouri elementary schools for low-socioeconomic status students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 100 Dix Rd
       Jefferson City, MO  65109-0962


(573) 659-3195

District: Jefferson City

SchoolDigger Rank:
376th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,954 Help


Students who attend West Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas Jefferson Middle
High:    Jefferson City High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  307

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.4%
African American:
16.9%
Two or more races:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.8% Help


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Compare Details West Elementary ranks better than 58.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.97. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.4%), African American (16.9%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Elementary is 12.5. 9 elementary schools in the Jefferson City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Elementary is $11,954. 6 elementary schools in the Jefferson City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Elementary 376th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See West Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson City:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson City 167th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.63 379th 1074 64.7%
2007 53.50 505th 1080 53.2%
2008 71.60 225th 1084 79.2%
2009 58.65 426th 1053 59.5%
2010 62.10 378th 1066 64.5%
2011 63.72 385th 1088 64.6%
2012 63.88 393rd 1085 63.8%
2013 53.16 540th 1108 51.3%
2014 40.73 727th 1089 33.2%
2015 40.25 702nd 1058 33.6%
2016 30.06 663rd 865 23.4%
2017 36.42 707th 1032 31.5%
2018 34.14 728th 1045 30.3%
2019 37.29 702nd 1052 33.3%
2021 42.33 544th 901 39.6%
2022 44.47 513th 908 43.5%
2023 57.97 376th 898 58.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.44 735th 887 17.1%
2019 30.50 714th 907 21.3%
2021 62.78 139th 574 75.8%
2022 58.87 166th 532 68.8%
2023 55.03 231st 611 62.2%
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Rank History for White students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.75 533rd 898 40.6%
2019 44.02 503rd 917 45.1%
2023 66.05 207th 673 69.2%
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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 West Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 390 390
1992 359 18 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1993 376 20 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1994 364 11 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1995 359 21 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1996 359 21 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1997 330 21 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1998 352 5 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1999 326 37 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 368
2000 310 59 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2001 316 66 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2002 312 55 3 10 2 n/a n/a 0 382
2003 312 55 3 10 2 n/a n/a 0 382
2004 316 64 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2005 303 71 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2006 334 65 9 14 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2007 321 50 8 18 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2008 319 51 11 28 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2009 302 45 7 20 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2010 304 55 6 16 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2011 308 48 7 22 1 0 32 0 418
2012 286 56 11 21 5 0 33 0 412
2013 271 62 9 23 4 0 27 0 396
2014 269 74 6 34 3 0 21 0 407
2015 246 74 7 32 1 0 29 0 389
2016 267 73 9 27 2 0 35 0 413
2017 212 70 6 16 1 0 31 0 336
2018 234 83 5 23 0 0 33 0 378
2019 211 64 4 14 1 0 30 0 324
2020 209 66 3 20 1 0 34 0 333
2021 175 68 4 18 2 0 39 0 306
2022 166 65 3 21 0 0 35 0 290
2023 204 52 5 17 0 0 29 0 307

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 West Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 390 18.3 21.3 17.2
1992 385 22.1 17.4 16.4
1993 399 22.1 18.1 18.8
1994 381 22.0 17.3 14.2
1995 385 23.9 16.1 17.4
1996 385 23.9 16.1 17.4
1997 357 22.4 15.9 14.8
1998 363 22.6 16.1 15.4
1999 368 20.6 17.9 22
2000 381 21.6 17.6 25.2
2001 395 23.1 17.1 23.8
2002 382 22.6 16.9 30.4
2003 382 22.6 16.9 30.4
2004 398 24.1 16.5 30.9
2005 390 21.6 18.1 37.7
2006 422 23.6 17.9 42.4
2007 397 22.6 17.6 44.1
2008 409 23.6 17.3 43
2009 374 23.6 15.8 48.7
2010 381 25.2 15.1 49.9
2011 418 25.4 16.4 49.5
2012 412 25.5 16.1 53.4
2013 396 25.3 15.6 62.6
2014 407 25.8 15.7 52.1
2015 389 26.0 14.9 57.6
2016 413 26.0 15.8 53.5
2017 336 23.5 14.2 61
2018 378 24.9 15.1 62.7
2019 324 25.3 12.7 62
2020 333 25.8 12.8 59.2
2021 306 24.4 12.5 63.7
2022 290 25.8 11.2 54.8
2023 307 24.4 12.5 51.8

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 West Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 390 18.3 21.3 17.2
1992 385 22.1 17.4 16.4
1993 399 22.1 18.1 18.8
1994 381 22.0 17.3 14.2
1995 385 23.9 16.1 17.4
1996 385 23.9 16.1 17.4
1997 357 22.4 15.9 14.8
1998 363 22.6 16.1 15.4
1999 368 20.6 17.9 22
2000 381 21.6 17.6 25.2
2001 395 23.1 17.1 23.8
2002 382 22.6 16.9 30.4
2003 382 22.6 16.9 30.4
2004 398 24.1 16.5 30.9
2005 390 21.6 18.1 37.7
2006 422 23.6 17.9 42.4
2007 397 22.6 17.6 44.1
2008 409 23.6 17.3 43
2009 374 23.6 15.8 48.7
2010 381 25.2 15.1 49.9
2011 418 25.4 16.4 49.5
2012 412 25.5 16.1 53.4
2013 396 25.3 15.6 62.6
2014 407 25.8 15.7 52.1
2015 389 26.0 14.9 57.6
2016 413 26.0 15.8 53.5
2017 336 23.5 14.2 61
2018 378 24.9 15.1 62.7
2019 324 25.3 12.7 62
2020 333 25.8 12.8 59.2
2021 306 24.4 12.5 63.7
2022 290 25.8 11.2 54.8
2023 307 24.4 12.5 51.8

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 West Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $128 (1.3%) $9,883 (98.7%) $10,011
2020 $144 (1.4%) $9,945 (98.6%) $10,089
2021 $345 (3.0%) $10,991 (97.0%) $11,336
2022 $313 (2.6%) $11,640 (97.4%) $11,954

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 702nd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 376th of 898 Elementary schools
 24.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)43.245
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson City)36.741.4
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary)41.253.3
 12.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson City)42.747.7
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)38.346.8
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson City)36.535.8
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary)3545.1
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson City)43.641.1
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)30.922.8
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson City)28.726.8
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (West Elementary)43.737.3
 6.4%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson City)36.142.1
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.6
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary)43.742.9
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson City)43.742.2
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students324307
 5.2%
African American6452
 18.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic1417
 21.4%
Pacific Islander00
White211204
 3.3%
Two or More Races3029
 3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62%51.8%
 10.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 307 students attended West Elementary.

Students at West Elementary are 66% White, 17% African American, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Students who attend West Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas Jefferson Middle
High : Jefferson City High

West Elementary ranks 376th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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