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Southern Boone Elementary

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Southern Boone Elementary ranks 157 th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-4

157^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 83% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Southern Boone Elementary is a public elementary school located in Ashland, Missouri, serving grades 3-4 with a total enrollment of 290 students. It is part of the Southern Boone County R-I school district, which is ranked 29 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southern Boone Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 40% of Missouri elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 157 out of 900 schools for the 2024-2025 school year. The school's performance on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests is notably higher than the state average, with 57.1% of 3rd-grade students and 59.8% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 41.4% and 43.8%, respectively. In English Language Arts, 53.2% of 3rd-grade students and 61.4% of 4th-grade students scored proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 41.8% and 44.8%.

While Southern Boone Elementary outperforms the nearby schools in the Columbia 93 and Jefferson City districts on most academic measures, the school's performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is relatively weaker, ranking in the bottom 20% of Missouri elementary schools in this category for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school has experienced a fluctuating chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 5.6% to 15.3% over the past few years, which is an area of concern that could impact student learning and achievement.

282

Students ?

10.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,520

Per pupil spending ?

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

809 S Henry Clay Blvd
Ashland, MO 65010-0168

(573) 657-2145

District: Southern Boone County R-I

Students who attend Southern Boone Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Southern Boone Middle
High:	Southern Boone High

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Two or more races:

3.5%

African American:

1.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 59th percentile in 2015 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (58% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Missouri elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 24 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg58%

Missouri avg43%

157^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 24 pts since 2015

From top 41% (2015) to top 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

29^th of 367Southern Boone County R-I 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	80.2	157 of 900	82.6%	★★★★☆
2024	68.9	263 of 906	71.0%	★★★★☆
2023	62.0	334 of 898	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.3	339 of 908	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.7	282 of 901	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.7	335 of 1052	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.6	382 of 1045	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.2	444 of 1032	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	50.9	456 of 865	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	58.7	437 of 1058	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	67.8	306 of 1089	71.9%	★★★★☆
2013	68.5	303 of 1108	72.7%	★★★★☆
2012	69.4	296 of 1085	72.7%	★★★★☆
2011	51.4	587 of 1088	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	78.8	165 of 1066	84.5%	★★★★☆
2009	70.6	252 of 1053	76.1%	★★★★☆
2008	83.3	93 of 1084	91.4%	★★★★★
2007	75.8	168 of 1080	84.4%	★★★★☆
2006	74.2	190 of 1074	82.3%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	52.2	147 of 302	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.9	108 of 251	57.0%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	67.5	2 of 9	77.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	26.3	501 of 625	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.6	403 of 611	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	17.1	490 of 532	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	57.3	188 of 574	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.3	566 of 907	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.2	494 of 887	44.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	69.4	197 of 666	70.4%	★★★★☆
2024	57.6	270 of 668	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.8	356 of 673	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.8	352 of 675	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.7	302 of 691	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.7	401 of 917	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.9	463 of 898	48.4%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Gifted and Talented (2025)78th percentile-5 vs school

White (2025)70th percentile-12 vs school

Disabled (2019)51st percentile-17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)20th percentile-51 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics58%+16 vs state

English Language Arts57%+14 vs state

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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
Southern Boone Elementary	Public	3-4	809 S Henry Clay Blvd	Ashland	65010	Boone County	Southern Boone County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 657-2145	282	28	10.2	13.8%	262 (92.9%)	5 (1.8%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	80.2	157^th of 900 public elementary schools	82.6%		68.9	263^rd of 906 public elementary schools	71.0%	106	57.1	59.8				53.2	61.4			$14,520	$771	$13,749
Southern Boone Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	803 S Henry Clay Blvd	Ashland	65010	Boone County	Southern Boone County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 657-2148	471	43	10.9	17.0%	420 (89.2%)	5 (1.1%)	19 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.7%)								(n/a)										$12,744	$895	$11,849
Rock Bridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5151 S Hwy 163	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3290	556	37	15.1	32.6%	334 (60.1%)	79 (14.2%)	45 (8.1%)	52 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.3%)	73.3	215^th of 900 public elementary schools	76.1%		66.4	285^th of 906 public elementary schools	68.5%	70	57.1	54.5	47.2		50.5	51.2	56.8	48.8		$14,112	$202	$13,910
New Bloomfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	307 Redwood Dr	New Bloomfield	65063	Callaway County	New Bloomfield R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 491-3700	403	31	13.1	38.2%	386 (95.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	37	599^th of 900 public elementary schools	33.4%		34.3	618^th of 906 public elementary schools	31.8%	19	23.3	38.0	12.6	31.6	44.6	26.7	34.0	33.9	48.2	$10,827	$462	$10,365
New Haven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3301 New Haven Rd	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3640	248	24	10.2	60.9%	91 (36.7%)	52 (21.0%)	70 (28.2%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	25 (10.1%)	38.1	588^th of 900 public elementary schools	34.7%		28.3	672^nd of 906 public elementary schools	25.8%	84		21.7	34.0		36.5		23.8	47.5		$19,551	$718	$18,834
Cedar Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2345 Howell Mountain Drive	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3880	453	34	13.4	40.0%	234 (51.7%)	92 (20.3%)	40 (8.8%)	16 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	68 (15.0%)	41.9	544^th of 900 public elementary schools	39.6%		33.8	624^th of 906 public elementary schools	31.1%	80	38.8	16.5	29.3		38.8	40.1	34.3	43.9		$13,934	$251	$13,682
North Elementary	Public	K-5	285 S Summit	Holts Summit	65043	Callaway County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 896-8304	367	29	12.7	51.0%	301 (82.0%)	14 (3.8%)	15 (4.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	29 (7.9%)	46.6	502^nd of 900 public elementary schools	44.2%		46.8	483^rd of 906 public elementary schools	46.7%	19	49.9	42.8	21.2		39.2	34.4	38.6	43.2		$12,741	$244	$12,497
Belair Elementary	Public	K-5	701 Belair	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3155	363	31	11.8	51.2%	225 (62.0%)	45 (12.4%)	59 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.4%)	69.2	262^nd of 900 public elementary schools	70.9%		60.8	343^rd of 906 public elementary schools	62.1%	81	61.6	47.1	52.5		43.8	51.6	40.4	59.5		$12,888	$505	$12,383
Beulah Ralph Elementary	Public	K-5	5801 S. Highway KK	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3400	656	43	15.1	19.7%	390 (59.5%)	93 (14.2%)	39 (5.9%)	64 (9.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	67 (10.2%)	83.4	129^th of 900 public elementary schools	85.7%		79.8	150^th of 906 public elementary schools	83.4%	21	59.1	44.9	60.7		62.2	62.1	59.5	62.3		$14,348	$383	$13,965
Jamestown C-I Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	222 School St	Jamestown	65046	Moniteau County	Jamestown C-1	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 849-2141	67	9	7.3	32.8%	63 (94.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)								(n/a)										$16,669	$1,185	$15,484

Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Boone Elementary

How many students attend Southern Boone Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 282 students attended Southern Boone Elementary.

What district is Southern Boone Elementary in?

Southern Boone County R-I

What schools do graduates of Southern Boone Elementary attend?

Students who attend Southern Boone Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southern Boone Middle
High : Southern Boone High

Is Southern Boone Elementary a good school?

Southern Boone Elementary ranks 157^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Southern Boone Elementary?

Students at Southern Boone Elementary are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

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