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Lathrop Elementary School

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Lathrop Elementary School ranks 361 st of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

361^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Lathrop Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Lathrop, Missouri, with 424 students. The school is part of the Lathrop R-II School District, which is ranked 101 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Lathrop Elementary School generally performs better than the state average on standardized tests, with 47.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 41.4%. However, the school has higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.4% to 19.7% in recent years, which is an area of concern. Lathrop Elementary also has a relatively high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. On the positive side, the school has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, ranging from 10.8 to 12.5 students per teacher.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Cameron Intermediate School and the Kearney R-I schools, Lathrop Elementary's performance on standardized tests is generally on par or slightly better. However, its chronic absenteeism rates are higher than these nearby schools. The school has seen an increase in spending per student over the years, from $9,931 in 2018-2019 to $14,168 in 2021-2022, suggesting a greater investment in its students, which could potentially lead to improved outcomes in the future.

403

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,332

Per pupil spending ?

43.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

700 Center St
Lathrop, MO 64465-9562

(816) 710-6114

District: Lathrop R-II

Students who attend Lathrop Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lathrop Middle School
High:	Lathrop High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Two or more races:

3.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 57th percentile in 2015 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Missouri median (60th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Missouri avg42%

361^st of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

101^st of 367Lathrop 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	59.8	361 of 900	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.2	557 of 906	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.4	485 of 898	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.3	336 of 908	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.6	359 of 901	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.5	467 of 1052	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.1	407 of 1045	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	66.4	342 of 1032	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	71.9	236 of 865	72.7%	★★★★☆
2015	57.4	455 of 1058	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	65.9	325 of 1089	70.2%	★★★★☆
2013	54.9	513 of 1108	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.2	316 of 1085	70.9%	★★★★☆
2011	68.1	312 of 1088	71.3%	★★★★☆
2010	69.5	285 of 1066	73.3%	★★★★☆
2009	59.8	405 of 1053	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	45.1	665 of 1084	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	51.6	549 of 1080	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	43.7	664 of 1074	38.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	68.6	141 of 638	77.9%	★★★★☆
2024	66.5	138 of 625	77.9%	★★★★☆
2023	29.0	472 of 611	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	58.9	172 of 574	70.0%	★★★★☆
2019	53.9	370 of 907	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.3	386 of 887	56.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	41.9	408 of 666	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.1	511 of 668	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.2	483 of 673	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	47.3	359 of 675	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.1	367 of 691	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.8	482 of 917	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.1	476 of 898	47.0%	★★☆☆☆

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 (2025)78th percentile+18 vs school

White (2025)39th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts48%+4 vs state

Science43%~ state avg

Mathematics43%~ state avg

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Schools Near Lathrop Elementary School

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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
Lathrop Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 Center St	Lathrop	64465	Clinton County	Lathrop R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 710-6114	403	36	11.2	43.2%	368 (91.3%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (3.0%)	59.8	361^st of 900 public elementary schools	59.9%		40.2	557^th of 906 public elementary schools	38.5%	196	47.3	39.6	40.0	43.3	48.6	47.5	46.6	$13,332	$788	$12,544
Ellis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	603 W Frost St	Plattsburg	64477	Clinton County	Clinton County R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 539-2187	301	26	11.5	40.2%	257 (85.4%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (10.0%)	30.2	659^th of 900 public elementary schools	26.8%		35.6	599^th of 906 public elementary schools	33.9%	60	23.9	30.9			30.1	40.3		$14,165	$1,158	$13,007
Southwest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	307 W Moss St	Lawson	64062	Ray County	Lawson R-XIV	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 580-7272	439	33	13.4	27.3%	439 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.5	458^th of 900 public elementary schools	49.1%		62.2	325^th of 906 public elementary schools	64.1%	133	37.5	44.2			44.0	39.9		$10,238	$640	$9,599
Mirabile Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	2954 SW State Rte D	Polo	64671	Caldwell County	Mirabile C-1	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 586-4129	30	7	4.4	26.7%	30 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$20,578	$703	$19,875
Dogwood Elementary	Public	K-5	1400 Cedar Wood Pkwy	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 903-1400	463	32	14.3	17.7%	414 (89.4%)	2 (0.4%)	31 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.5%)	61.6	346^th of 900 public elementary schools	61.6%		56	385^th of 906 public elementary schools	57.5%	39	47.0	39.6	38.0	48.6	55.2		44.0	$12,060	$312	$11,748
Kearney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	902 S Jefferson	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 628-4113	223	19	11.4	32.3%	199 (89.2%)	4 (1.8%)	10 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	63.9	322^nd of 900 public elementary schools	64.2%		51	444^th of 906 public elementary schools	51.0%	122	48.4	48.7	57.0	37.0	45.4			$15,833	$452	$15,381
Hawthorne Elementary	Public	K-5	1815 S Jefferson	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4114	264	20	12.9	8.3%	232 (87.9%)	4 (1.5%)	15 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	68.9	268^th of 900 public elementary schools	70.2%		73.1	218^th of 906 public elementary schools	75.9%	50	51.1	38.0		54.1	58.1	52.2		$14,687	$225	$14,462
Southview Elementary	Public	K-5	7 S Campus Dr	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4652	455	32	14.1	16.7%	406 (89.2%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	88.1	91^st of 900 public elementary schools	89.9%		82.5	132^nd of 906 public elementary schools	85.4%	41	47.9	66.6	65.7	84.1	59.9	74.6		$12,861	$242	$12,619
Lens	Public	4-5	2215 South Campus Drive	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4798	60	4	13.4	20.0%	52 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.7%)								(n/a)								$16,121	$57	$16,064
Cameron Intermediate School	Public	3-5	915 S. Park	Cameron	64429	Clinton County	Cameron R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 882-1046	391	27	14.5	50.4%	362 (92.6%)	4 (1.0%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.1%)	69.3	261^st of 900 public elementary schools	71.0%		54.4	404^th of 906 public elementary schools	55.4%	143	48.5	55.6	41.9	46.2	47.1	63.6	49.4	$11,495	$817	$10,677

Frequently Asked Questions about Lathrop Elementary School

How many students attend Lathrop Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 403 students attended Lathrop Elementary School.

What district is Lathrop Elementary School in?

Lathrop R-II

What is the racial makeup of Lathrop Elementary School?

Students at Lathrop Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Lathrop Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lathrop Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lathrop Middle School
High : Lathrop High School

Is Lathrop Elementary School a good school?

Lathrop Elementary School ranks 361^st of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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