Summary:
The Crane Elementary school is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Crane R-III school district in Missouri. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools over the past three years, with a statewide ranking between 492 and 574 out of around 900 schools.
Crane Elementary's performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates in math and English language arts often 10-15 percentage points lower than the Missouri average. The school also has a high rate of chronic absenteeism, at 17.3% in the 2023-2024 school year, which can negatively impact academic achievement. Additionally, a relatively high percentage of students (60.32%) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Overall, while Crane Elementary has some positive metrics, such as its low student-teacher ratio, the school's underperformance on state assessments, high chronic absenteeism, and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students suggest that the district and school leadership may need to focus on strategies to address these challenges and improve the school's performance and outcomes.
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