Virginia E. George Elementary

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Virginia E. George Elementary ranks 276 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Virginia E. George Elementary is a public elementary school in Albany, Missouri, serving 231 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Albany R-III school district. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, currently standing at 3 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars.

Virginia E. George Elementary has demonstrated strong performance in mathematics, with 4th-grade students scoring 67.6% proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 44.4%. In English Language Arts, 3rd-grade students also outperformed the state average, scoring 48.8% proficient or better. However, the school's performance in mathematics for 3rd and 5th grades has been more mixed, with scores closer to the state averages. The school has also experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.2% to 13.6%, which is generally higher than nearby schools like Jefferson Elementary (1.1%) and Northeast Nodaway Elementary (11.3%).

Virginia E. George Elementary serves a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 47.19% to 53.16% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to nearby schools like Jefferson Elementary (35.37%) and Stanberry Elementary (30.4%). This factor may contribute to the school's performance challenges, as research has shown that students from low-income backgrounds often face additional barriers to academic success. While Virginia E. George Elementary generally performs better than some nearby schools, it lags behind higher-performing schools in the area, such as Jefferson Elementary, King City Elementary, and Stanberry Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

202 S East St
Albany, MO 64402-1836

(660) 726-5621

District: Albany R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
276^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,622

Students who attend Virginia E. George Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Albany Middle
High:	Albany High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 223

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.9%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Hispanic:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Virginia E. George Elementary ranks better than 69.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.68. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.9%), two or more races (1.8%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Virginia E. George Elementary is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Virginia E. George Elementary employs 18.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Virginia E. George Elementary is $11,622.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Virginia E. George Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Virginia E. George Elementary 276^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Virginia E. George Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Virginia E. George Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Virginia E. George Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	66.12	293^rd	1074	72.7%
2007	62.87	334^th	1080	69.1%
2008	55.27	474^th	1084	56.3%
2009	47.31	609^th	1053	42.2%
2010	49.05	597^th	1066	44.0%
2011	39.21	755^th	1088	30.6%
2012	52.18	573^rd	1085	47.2%
2013	55.93	498^th	1108	55.1%
2014	36.89	771^st	1089	29.2%
2015	63.29	371^st	1058	64.9%
2016	72.89	224^th	865	74.1%
2017	37.18	697^th	1032	32.5%
2018	40.32	649^th	1045	37.9%
2019	31.98	763^rd	1052	27.5%
2021	54.04	418^th	901	53.6%
2022	61.28	351^st	908	61.3%
2023	70.56	234^th	898	73.9%
2024	67.68	276^th	906	69.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Virginia E. George Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	49.91	440^th	887	50.4%
2019	47.05	486^th	907	46.4%

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Rank History for White students at Virginia E. George Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	27.62	703^rd	898	21.7%
2019	18.41	834^th	917	9.1%
2021	39.81	419^th	691	39.4%
2022	51.51	319^th	675	52.7%
2023	59.46	259^th	673	61.5%
2024	54.38	291^st	668	56.4%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Virginia E. George Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	310	310
1992	292	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
1993	289	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
1994	301	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1995	250	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
1996	250	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
1997	299	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1998	291	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
1999	284	4	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	289
2000	249	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2001	273	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
2002	235	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
2003	235	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
2004	198	3	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
2005	204	5	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
2006	203	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	210
2007	181	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
2008	200	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	203
2009	191	5	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	199
2010	186	7	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	195
2011	197	3	0	1	1	0	6	0	208
2012	193	3	0	1	0	0	7	0	204
2013	214	5	0	2	0	0	7	0	228
2014	240	0	0	3	0	0	10	0	253
2015	223	1	0	3	0	0	8	0	235
2016	222	1	0	1	0	0	7	0	231
2017	223	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	227
2018	208	1	0	0	0	0	5	0	214
2019	224	1	0	1	0	0	4	0	230
2020	218	1	0	3	0	0	5	0	227
2021	229	1	0	3	0	0	4	0	237
2022	225	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	231
2023	219	1	0	5	0	0	6	0	231
2024	216	1	0	2	0	0	4	0	223

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Virginia E. George Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	310	18.9	16.4	n/a
1992	292	19.8	14.7	41.1
1993	289	19.7	14.7	41.9
1994	301	19.7	15.3	42.9
1995	250	18.6	13.4	80.8
1996	250	18.6	13.4	80.8
1997	301	18.6	16.2	31.9
1998	294	21.1	13.9	23.1
1999	289	21.1	13.7	34.6
2000	252	22.6	11.2	47.6
2001	276	21.5	12.8	44.6
2002	240	19.8	12.1	47.9
2003	240	19.8	12.1	47.9
2004	205	19.7	10.4	43.4
2005	213	20.9	10.2	42.7
2006	210	20.7	10.1	42.4
2007	186	19.7	9.4	50
2008	203	18.6	10.9	47.3
2009	199	20.0	9.9	52.8
2010	195	19.5	9.9	55.4
2011	208	17.5	11.8	59.6
2012	204	17.1	11.9	57.4
2013	228	18.0	12.6	53.5
2014	253	17.1	14.7	58.5
2015	235	19.0	12.3	61.3
2016	231	18.0	12.8	59.3
2017	227	14.6	15.5	61.7
2018	214	16.8	12.7	59.3
2019	230	17.7	12.9	57.4
2020	227	17.7	12.7	54.6
2021	237	17.3	13.6	53.2
2022	231	15.5	14.9	47.2
2023	231	17.5	13.2	48.9
2024	223	18.1	12.3	48.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Virginia E. George Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	310	18.9	16.4	n/a
1992	292	19.8	14.7	41.1
1993	289	19.7	14.7	41.9
1994	301	19.7	15.3	42.9
1995	250	18.6	13.4	80.8
1996	250	18.6	13.4	80.8
1997	301	18.6	16.2	31.9
1998	294	21.1	13.9	23.1
1999	289	21.1	13.7	34.6
2000	252	22.6	11.2	47.6
2001	276	21.5	12.8	44.6
2002	240	19.8	12.1	47.9
2003	240	19.8	12.1	47.9
2004	205	19.7	10.4	43.4
2005	213	20.9	10.2	42.7
2006	210	20.7	10.1	42.4
2007	186	19.7	9.4	50
2008	203	18.6	10.9	47.3
2009	199	20.0	9.9	52.8
2010	195	19.5	9.9	55.4
2011	208	17.5	11.8	59.6
2012	204	17.1	11.9	57.4
2013	228	18.0	12.6	53.5
2014	253	17.1	14.7	58.5
2015	235	19.0	12.3	61.3
2016	231	18.0	12.8	59.3
2017	227	14.6	15.5	61.7
2018	214	16.8	12.7	59.3
2019	230	17.7	12.9	57.4
2020	227	17.7	12.7	54.6
2021	237	17.3	13.6	53.2
2022	231	15.5	14.9	47.2
2023	231	17.5	13.2	48.9
2024	223	18.1	12.3	48.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Virginia E. George Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$368 (3.8%)	$9,319 (96.2%)	$9,687
2020	$729 (6.6%)	$10,346 (93.4%)	$11,076
2021	$629 (5.8%)	$10,162 (94.2%)	$10,792
2022	$721 (6.2%)	$10,901 (93.8%)	$11,622

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Virginia E. George Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 763^rd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 234^th of 898 Elementary schools	46.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia E. George Elementary)	41.9	63.7	21.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Albany R-III)	41.9	63.7	21.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Virginia E. George Elementary)	41.9	38.9	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Albany R-III)	41.9	38.9	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	41.4	7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia E. George Elementary)	32.5	43.6	11.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Albany R-III)	32.5	43.6	11.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.4	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Virginia E. George Elementary)	40	48.7	8.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Albany R-III)	40	48.7	8.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia E. George Elementary)	21.5	35.2	13.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Albany R-III)	21.5	35.2	13.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Virginia E. George Elementary)	46.4	52.9	6.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Albany R-III)	46.4	52.9	6.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	230	231	0.4%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	5	400%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	224	219	2.2%
Two or More Races	4	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.4%	48.9%	8.5%

Schools Near Virginia E. George Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Virginia E. George Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	202 S East St	Albany	64402	Gentry County	Albany R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 726-5621	223	18	12.3	48.4%	216 (96.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	67.7	276^th of 906 public elementary schools	69.5%		70.6	234^th of 898 public elementary schools	73.9%	42	39.9	67.6	48.8		$11,622	$721	$10,901
Stanberry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	610 N Park St	Stanberry	64489	Gentry County	Stanberry R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 783-2141	229	20	11.5	30.6%	217 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	76	185^th of 906 public elementary schools	79.6%					(n/a)	60.3	39.9	60.4		$11,513	$1,395	$10,118
South Harrison Elementary	Public	K-4	2213 Beekman	Bethany	64424	Harrison County	South Harrison County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 425-8061	279	31	9.0	60.9%	260 (93.2%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.6%)	36.6	592^nd of 906 public elementary schools	34.7%					(n/a)	25.8	43.0	37.8	32.7	$11,049	$2,114	$8,935
South Harrison Early Child Center	Public	PK	905 S 24th St	Bethany	64424	Harrison County	South Harrison County R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 425-7539	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pattonsburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1 Panther Dr	Pattonsburg	64670	Daviess County	Pattonsburg R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 367-4416	113	12	9.4	77.9%	113 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		31.3			$10,638	$1,416	$9,223
King City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	300 N Grand	King City	64463	Gentry County	King City R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 535-4712	188	17	10.9	39.9%	178 (94.7%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)								(n/a)		40.7			$13,451	$1,797	$11,655
Worth County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	510 East Avenue	Grant City	64456	Worth County	Worth County R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 564-3320	158	15	10.2	50.6%	156 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)								(n/a)					$10,614	$967	$9,647
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	37614 Us Hwy 136	Conception Junction	64434	Nodaway County	Jefferson C-123	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 944-2417	77	10	7.4	37.7%	76 (98.7%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$15,392	$1,411	$13,981
Northeast Nodaway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	126 S. High School Ave.	Ravenwood	64479	Nodaway County	Northeast Nodaway County R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 937-3125	114	13	9.0	31.6%	111 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)								(n/a)					$13,404	$1,257	$12,147

Frequently Asked Questions about Virginia E. George Elementary

Is Virginia E. George Elementary a good school?

Virginia E. George Elementary ranks 276^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Virginia E. George Elementary in?

Albany R-III

How many students attend Virginia E. George Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 223 students attended Virginia E. George Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Virginia E. George Elementary?

Students at Virginia E. George Elementary are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Virginia E. George Elementary attend?

Students who attend Virginia E. George Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Albany Middle
High : Albany High

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