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Ross Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

Summary

Ross Elementary is a public elementary school located in Wardell, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 101 students. The school is part of the North Pemiscot County R-I school district, which is ranked 345 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ross Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic status of its student population. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.5% to 24.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Portageville Elementary (6.8%) and Gideon Elementary (9.7%). Academically, Ross Elementary's performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is consistently below the state and district averages, with only 14.3% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in Math and ELA, compared to the state averages of 40.8% and 41.6%, respectively.

Additionally, Ross Elementary has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 97.03% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools. While the school spends a relatively high amount per student, at $13,145 in the 2021-2022 school year, its performance continues to decline relative to other schools in the state and region, such as Risco Elementary, which has significantly higher academic performance.

114

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,462

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

102 School Drive
Wardell, MO 63879-0038

(573) 359-0543

District: North Pemiscot County R-I

Students who attend Ross Elementary usually attend:

High:

North Pemiscot Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

African American:

5.3%

Two or more races:

0.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 13th percentile in 2010 → 16th in 2024

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (19% vs 40% meeting standards)

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

!English Language Arts scores 27 pts below the Missouri average

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school19%

District avg19%

Missouri avg40%

Not ranked this year

Ross 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	17.1	759 of 906	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	23.4	860 of 1052	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.2	726 of 1045	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	50.8	523 of 1032	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	39.7	713 of 1058	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	31.5	832 of 1089	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	59.1	455 of 1108	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.5	440 of 1085	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	32.8	833 of 1088	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	21.0	928 of 1066	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	23.3	905 of 1053	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	24.0	951 of 1084	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	27.0	911 of 1080	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	11.2	1025 of 1074	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	36.7	414 of 625	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.2	554 of 907	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.7	357 of 887	59.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2018	17.8	817 of 898	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

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 (2024)34th percentile+18 vs school

White (2018)9th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2023-2024) ?

Mathematics21%-18 vs state

English Language Arts14%-27 vs state

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Schools Near Ross 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 Science 5th 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ross Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	102 School Drive	Wardell	63879	Pemiscot County	North Pemiscot County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 359-0543	114	10	11.3	100.0%	107 (93.9%)	6 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)										$12,462	$1,662	$10,799
Mathis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	607 N Sixth St	Hayti	63851	Pemiscot County	Hayti R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 359-6500	383	36	10.5	100.0%	92 (24.0%)	280 (73.1%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	16.2	765^th of 900 public elementary schools	15.0%		9.8	837^th of 906 public elementary schools	7.6%	72	13.6	11.7	49.9	18.2	21.1	8.6	16.3	21.2	17.8	$11,002	$1,004	$9,997
Gideon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 Main	Gideon	63848	New Madrid County	Gideon 37	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 448-3447	115	14	8.4	100.0%	112 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)			22.3							$16,180	$561	$15,619
Portageville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1108 King Ave	Portageville	63873	New Madrid County	Portageville	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 379-5706	311	29	10.8	100.0%	209 (67.2%)	74 (23.8%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.7%)	92.9	45^th of 900 public elementary schools	95.0%					(n/a)	70.0	77.7	60.3							$13,085	$1,923	$11,162
Clarkton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	Hwy 162	Clarkton	63837	Dunklin County	Clarkton C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 448-3712	143	14	10.1	100.0%	85 (59.4%)	19 (13.3%)	31 (21.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.6%)	14.3	783^rd of 900 public elementary schools	13.0%		9.1	841^st of 906 public elementary schools	7.2%	58		26.4	18.8			23.7	21.2		4.4	$13,200	$1,292	$11,908
Delta C-7 Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	20 Charger Ln	Deering	63840	Pemiscot County	Delta C-7	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 757-6615	97	11	8.6	67.0%	76 (78.4%)	8 (8.2%)	4 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (9.3%)								(n/a)			13.4		20.1					$14,029	$921	$13,108
Holcomb Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	102 S Cherry	Holcomb	63852	Dunklin County	Holcomb R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 792-3550	235	21	10.9	100.0%	199 (84.7%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.7%)	36.1	606^th of 900 public elementary schools	32.7%		21.3	717^th of 906 public elementary schools	20.9%	111	28.7	27.4	13.9		31.2	35.8	45.4		38.6	$10,795	$1,383	$9,413
H. Byron Masterson Elementary	Public	K-2	1600 Ely St	Kennett	63857	Dunklin County	Kennett 39	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 717-1115	417	36	11.5	100.0%	195 (46.8%)	141 (33.8%)	36 (8.6%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.6%)								(n/a)										$9,298	$1,536	$7,763
Risco Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	Hwy 62	Risco	63874	New Madrid County	Risco R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 396-5501	80	11	7.0	66.3%	76 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)							37.6			$17,488	$1,284	$16,204
Caruthersville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Washington Ave	Caruthersville	63830	Pemiscot County	Caruthersville 18	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 333-6100	475	35	13.5	100.0%	172 (36.2%)	213 (44.8%)	19 (4.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (14.3%)	13.8	786^th of 900 public elementary schools	12.7%		13.9	790^th of 906 public elementary schools	12.8%	4	19.8	8.0	8.9		17.5	29.1	24.9	19.0		$9,567	$399	$9,168

Frequently Asked Questions about Ross Elementary

What district is Ross Elementary in?

North Pemiscot County R-I

What is the racial makeup of Ross Elementary?

Students at Ross Elementary are 94% White, 5% African American.

What schools do graduates of Ross Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ross Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : North Pemiscot Senior High

How many students attend Ross Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 114 students attended Ross Elementary.

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