Summary:
The 65441 zip code area has only one elementary school, Bourbon Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 535 to 662 out of 906-908 Missouri elementary schools and its SchoolDigger rating varying between 1 and 2 stars.
Academically, Bourbon Elementary School's 4th-grade students have performed below the state averages in both Mathematics (24.2% vs. 43.8%) and English Language Arts (35.9% vs. 46.2%) on the MAP tests. However, its 3rd-grade students have outperformed the state average in ELA (48.8% vs. 41.8%) but still fell short in Mathematics (38.7% vs. 40.8%). The school serves a high percentage of students (54.98%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact academic achievement.
The Crawford County R-I school district, which Bourbon Elementary School is a part of, spent $10,055 per student in the 2021-2022 school year. While this level of funding may be adequate, more context is needed to determine if it is appropriate for the needs of the student population. Overall, Bourbon Elementary School's performance has been inconsistent, with strengths in 3rd-grade ELA but weaknesses in 4th-grade Mathematics and ELA, as well as socioeconomic challenges that may be influencing academic outcomes.
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