Bois D'Arc Elementary

Summary:

Bois D'Arc Elementary is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in Bois D'Arc, Missouri, with an enrollment of 144 students. The school has seen concerning trends in high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.5% to 21% over the past few years.

Academically, Bois D'Arc Elementary has generally outperformed the state average in mathematics and science proficiency, but its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency has been more mixed, with 4th grade students performing on par with the state but 6th grade students lagging behind. The school has a relatively high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47% to 53%, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the state. However, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.9 to 15.7 over the past few years, which may indicate more individualized attention for students.

When compared to nearby middle schools in the Springfield R-XII district, Bois D'Arc Elementary generally performs better in mathematics and science proficiency, but lags behind in ELA. The school's increasing per-student spending, from $6,834 in 2018-2019 to $7,835 in 2020-2021, may indicate a focus on providing additional resources and support for student learning. By addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and ensuring strong academic performance across all subject areas, Bois D'Arc Elementary, which is part of the Ash Grove R-IV district, can work towards providing a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public 4-6

10315 W State Hwy T
Bois D Arc, MO 65612-2545

(417) 742-2203

District: Ash Grove R-IV

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,596

Students who attend Bois D'Arc Elementary usually attend:

High:

Ash Grove High

Feeder schools for Bois D'Arc Elementary:

Elementary:

Ash Grove Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 167

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bois D'Arc Elementary ranks better than 61.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.51. (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 (91%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bois D'Arc Elementary is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Bois D'Arc Elementary employs 11.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bois D'Arc Elementary is $7,596.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bois D'Arc Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bois D'Arc Elementary 346^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Bois D'Arc Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bois D'Arc Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bois D'Arc Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	72.60	211^th	1074	80.4%
2007	63.94	320^th	1080	70.4%
2008	67.75	277^th	1084	74.4%
2009	59.50	412^th	1053	60.9%
2010	80.87	143^rd	1066	86.6%
2011	76.14	199^th	1088	81.7%
2012	77.15	169^th	1085	84.4%
2013	73.46	228^th	1108	79.4%
2014	53.36	516^th	1089	52.6%
2015	41.28	689^th	1058	34.9%
2016	41.83	545^th	865	37.0%
2017	46.83	580^th	1032	43.8%
2018	38.77	669^th	1045	36.0%
2019	45.85	578^th	1052	45.1%
2021	65.91	292^nd	901	67.6%
2022	65.62	294^th	908	67.6%
2023	65.26	301^st	898	66.5%
2024	60.51	346^th	906	61.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bois D'Arc Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	63.17	254^th	887	71.4%
2019	46.03	502^nd	907	44.7%
2021	42.90	307^th	574	46.5%
2022	64.98	117^th	532	78.0%

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Rank History for White students at Bois D'Arc Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	29.22	683^rd	898	23.9%
2019	32.63	656^th	917	28.5%
2021	51.81	325^th	691	53.0%
2022	53.85	300^th	675	55.6%
2023	47.11	344^th	673	48.9%
2024	47.56	345^th	668	48.4%

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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 Bois D'Arc 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	185	185
1992	180	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	183
1993	175	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	178
1994	154	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	157
1995	165	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1996	165	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1997	168	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
1998	156	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
1999	153	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
2000	157	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	159
2001	159	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2002	162	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
2003	162	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
2004	158	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
2005	157	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2006	162	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2007	165	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
2008	158	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2009	146	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
2010	152	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
2011	140	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	143
2012	131	2	0	1	2	0	0	0	136
2013	162	3	1	3	6	0	0	0	175
2014	158	2	0	1	3	0	0	0	164
2015	150	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	153
2016	137	1	0	1	2	0	0	0	141
2017	134	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	138
2018	147	1	1	2	1	0	0	0	152
2019	135	1	1	2	1	0	0	0	140
2020	152	1	0	3	1	0	0	0	157
2021	147	3	3	4	1	0	0	0	158
2022	157	4	2	4	0	0	0	0	167
2023	135	3	2	3	1	0	0	0	144
2024	152	1	0	7	0	1	6	0	167

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 Bois D'Arc Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	185	9.3	19.8	n/a
1992	183	9.3	19.6	22.4
1993	178	9.2	19.3	29.8
1994	157	9.9	15.9	33.8
1995	165	10.6	15.6	32.7
1996	165	10.6	15.6	32.7
1997	169	10.6	15.9	30.8
1998	156	10.5	14.9	22.4
1999	154	10.6	14.5	0
2000	159	10.5	15.1	32.1
2001	162	11.0	14.7	35.2
2002	164	10.7	15.3	36.6
2003	164	10.7	15.3	36.6
2004	159	10.4	15.3	23.3
2005	158	10.9	14.5	30.4
2006	162	10.9	14.9	32.1
2007	165	9.9	16.7	29.7
2008	158	11.9	13.3	34.2
2009	146	11.8	12.3	43.8
2010	153	11.8	12.9	48.4
2011	143	10.4	13.6	44.8
2012	136	11.4	11.8	49.3
2013	175	12.7	13.7	47.4
2014	164	12.6	13.0	49.4
2015	153	12.0	12.7	46.4
2016	141	10.0	14.1	41.1
2017	138	8.5	16.1	41.3
2018	152	8.2	18.4	50.7
2019	140	8.3	16.8	52.9
2020	157	9.3	16.8	51
2021	158	10.3	15.3	52.5
2022	167	10.6	15.7	50.9
2023	144	12.0	11.9	47.2
2024	167	11.9	13.9	48.5

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 Bois D'Arc Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	185	9.3	19.8	n/a
1992	183	9.3	19.6	22.4
1993	178	9.2	19.3	29.8
1994	157	9.9	15.9	33.8
1995	165	10.6	15.6	32.7
1996	165	10.6	15.6	32.7
1997	169	10.6	15.9	30.8
1998	156	10.5	14.9	22.4
1999	154	10.6	14.5	0
2000	159	10.5	15.1	32.1
2001	162	11.0	14.7	35.2
2002	164	10.7	15.3	36.6
2003	164	10.7	15.3	36.6
2004	159	10.4	15.3	23.3
2005	158	10.9	14.5	30.4
2006	162	10.9	14.9	32.1
2007	165	9.9	16.7	29.7
2008	158	11.9	13.3	34.2
2009	146	11.8	12.3	43.8
2010	153	11.8	12.9	48.4
2011	143	10.4	13.6	44.8
2012	136	11.4	11.8	49.3
2013	175	12.7	13.7	47.4
2014	164	12.6	13.0	49.4
2015	153	12.0	12.7	46.4
2016	141	10.0	14.1	41.1
2017	138	8.5	16.1	41.3
2018	152	8.2	18.4	50.7
2019	140	8.3	16.8	52.9
2020	157	9.3	16.8	51
2021	158	10.3	15.3	52.5
2022	167	10.6	15.7	50.9
2023	144	12.0	11.9	47.2
2024	167	11.9	13.9	48.5

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 Bois D'Arc Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$490 (7.2%)	$6,345 (92.8%)	$6,834
2020	$378 (5.5%)	$6,503 (94.5%)	$6,881
2021	$1,219 (15.6%)	$6,616 (84.4%)	$7,835
2022	$1,060 (14.0%)	$6,536 (86.0%)	$7,596

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bois D'Arc 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 578^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 301^st of 898 Elementary schools	21.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Bois D'Arc Elementary)	45.7	48	2.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ash Grove R-IV)	45.7	48	2.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bois D'Arc Elementary)	56.5	50	6.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ash Grove R-IV)	56.5	50	6.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bois D'Arc Elementary)	31.2	34.8	3.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ash Grove R-IV)	31.2	34.8	3.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	36.2	4.1%
5th Grade Science (Bois D'Arc Elementary)	43.8	54.9	11.1%
5th Grade Science (Ash Grove R-IV)	43.8	54.9	11.1%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bois D'Arc Elementary)	44	41.2	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ash Grove R-IV)	44	41.2	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bois D'Arc Elementary)	32	55.8	23.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ash Grove R-IV)	32	55.8	23.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bois D'Arc Elementary)	42	34.9	7.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ash Grove R-IV)	42	34.9	7.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	140	144	2.9%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	2	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	135	135
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.9%	47.2%	5.6%

Schools Near Bois D'Arc Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)					MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)					MAP Algebra I (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 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bois D'Arc Elementary	Public	4-6	10315 W State Hwy T	Bois D Arc	65612	Greene County	Ash Grove R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 742-2203	167	12	13.9	48.5%	152 (91.0%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.6%)								(n/a)	46.8	42.5				46.2		45.4		38.1				$7,596	$1,061	$6,536
Willard Intermediate North	Public	5-6	407 Farmer Rd	Willard	65781	Greene County	Willard R-II	No	No	No	No	(417) 742-4242	382	29	12.9	35.9%	353 (92.4%)	7 (1.8%)	10 (2.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)								(n/a)		53.7	65.4			52.1			50.5	49.7				$9,322	$744	$8,578
Willard Middle	Public	7-8	205 Miller Rd	Willard	65781	Greene County	Willard R-II	No	No	No	No	(417) 742-2588	712	50	14.1	34.6%	600 (84.3%)	32 (4.5%)	45 (6.3%)	4 (0.6%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.2%)	70.6	111^th of 451 public middle schools	75.4%		65.7	133^rd of 459 public middle schools	71.0%	22				45.3	47.4		42.7				36.8	46.2		$8,784	$517	$8,267
Willard Intermediate-South	Public	5-6	630 S.Miller	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Willard R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 742-5440	289	28	10.4	44.6%	215 (74.4%)	18 (6.2%)	34 (11.8%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.5%)								(n/a)		30.5	53.9			37.2			28.5	43.4				$10,125	$557	$9,568
Republic Middle	Public	6-8	#1 Tiger Drive	Republic	65738	Greene County	Republic R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 732-3640	1,197	75	16.0	39.4%	1,002 (83.7%)	12 (1.0%)	66 (5.5%)	11 (0.9%)	9 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	94 (7.9%)	79.6	70^th of 451 public middle schools	84.5%		77.8	73^rd of 459 public middle schools	84.1%	3			55.1	55.4	51.3		42.2			47.6	43.2	48.4	88.4	$9,255	$792	$8,463
Westport Middle School	Public	6-8	415 S. Golden Ave	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-3100	409	41	9.9	87.3%	260 (63.6%)	51 (12.5%)	52 (12.7%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)	33 (8.1%)	11.5	418^th of 451 public middle schools	7.3%		11.3	420^th of 459 public middle schools	8.5%	2			14.4	11.5	13.6		13.6			16.9	12.8	16.5		$11,595	$2,445	$9,150
Carver Middle	Public	6-8	3325 W Battlefield	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-6800	632	48	13.1	63.8%	383 (60.6%)	61 (9.7%)	97 (15.3%)	24 (3.8%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	58 (9.2%)	59.1	170^th of 451 public middle schools	62.3%		54.7	204^th of 459 public middle schools	55.6%	34			31.3	33.2	42.4		41.5			32.4	38.7	49.9		$11,056	$2,510	$8,546
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center	Public	5-6	4035 W Weaver Rd	Battlefield	65619	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-7800	424	25	17.0	26.2%	330 (77.8%)	19 (4.5%)	26 (6.1%)	17 (4.0%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (5.9%)								(n/a)		56.6	79.9			63.4			64.8	63.6				$11,662	$2,384	$9,278
Reed Middle	Public	6-8	2000 N Lyon	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-6300	509	44	11.5	73.3%	332 (65.2%)	68 (13.4%)	41 (8.1%)	9 (1.8%)	4 (0.8%)	5 (1.0%)	50 (9.8%)	37.4	292^nd of 451 public middle schools	35.3%		44.6	262^nd of 459 public middle schools	42.9%	30			29.0	31.1	12.5		22.6			32.0	34.6	36.5	90.8	$11,328	$1,585	$9,743
Pipkin Middle	Public	6-8	1215 Boonville	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-6000	322	35	9.1	86.3%	177 (55.0%)	46 (14.3%)	52 (16.1%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.6%)	3 (0.9%)	38 (11.8%)	24.9	350^th of 451 public middle schools	22.4%		20.8	379^th of 459 public middle schools	17.4%	29			22.7	12.4	20.5		18.2			23.2	29.8	30.4		$14,055	$1,074	$12,982

Frequently Asked Questions about Bois D'Arc Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Bois D'Arc Elementary?

Students at Bois D'Arc Elementary are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Bois D'Arc Elementary in?

Ash Grove R-IV

What high school do graduates of Bois D'Arc Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bois D'Arc Elementary usually go on to attend Ash Grove High

How many students attend Bois D'Arc Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 167 students attended Bois D'Arc Elementary.

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