Summary:
The 65616 zip code area is home to three elementary schools: Buchanan Elementary, Cedar Ridge Elementary, and Cedar Ridge Primary, all part of the Branson R-IV school district. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and provide a range of educational opportunities in the area.
Among the three schools, Buchanan Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, with test scores that exceed the district and state averages in both math and English language arts. Additionally, Buchanan Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5, and its per-student spending of $9,927 is the lowest among the three schools. In contrast, Cedar Ridge Primary has the highest per-student spending at $16,024 and the lowest student-teacher ratio of 10.9, indicating a strong focus on small class sizes. However, Cedar Ridge Primary and Cedar Ridge Elementary serve a higher percentage of students from low-income families, with over 74% of their students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
The data analysis reveals notable differences in the performance and resource allocation among the elementary schools in the 65616 zip code area. While Buchanan Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school, the variation in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggests the need for further investigation into the factors that contribute to school performance and student outcomes.
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