Fair Play Elementary

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Fair Play Elementary ranks 597 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fair Play Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Fair Play R-II School District in Fair Play, Missouri, with 188 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.3. Despite its location, the school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools by SchoolDigger, with a current ranking of 597 out of 906 schools and a 2-star rating.

Fair Play Elementary faces significant challenges, including an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.2% to 98.4% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Walnut Grove R-V and Dadeville R-II schools. This high poverty rate appears to be closely linked to the school's low academic performance, with students consistently performing well below the state average on MAP assessments in both math and English language arts across all grade levels.

In addition to the academic challenges, Fair Play Elementary has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.4% to 28% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the 5.7% rate at the highest-performing nearby Dadeville R-II school. However, the proximity of Fair Play Elementary to higher-performing schools, such as Weaubleau R-III and Dadeville R-II, presents an opportunity for collaboration and the sharing of best practices, which could help Fair Play Elementary learn from the successes of its neighbors and implement strategies to improve student learning.

Detail:

Public K-6

301 N Walnut
Fair Play, MO 65649-1020

(417) 654-2233

District: Fair Play R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
597^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,972

Students who attend Fair Play Elementary usually attend:

High:

Fair Play High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 188

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fair Play Elementary ranks worse than 65.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.82. (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 (93.6%), two or more races (4.8%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fair Play Elementary is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Fair Play Elementary employs 17.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fair Play Elementary is $10,972.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fair Play Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fair Play Elementary 597^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Fair Play Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Fair Play R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Fair Play R-II 258^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fair Play Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fair Play Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	26.82	901^st	1074	16.1%
2007	41.67	706^th	1080	34.6%
2008	34.22	841^st	1084	22.4%
2009	29.09	848^th	1053	19.5%
2010	33.31	815^th	1066	23.5%
2011	29.68	871^st	1088	19.9%
2012	22.85	935^th	1085	13.8%
2013	16.35	1000^th	1108	9.7%
2014	22.72	925^th	1089	15.1%
2015	42.11	673^rd	1058	36.4%
2017	49.12	546^th	1032	47.1%
2018	35.25	710^th	1045	32.1%
2019	61.53	378^th	1052	64.1%
2021	82.89	122^nd	901	86.5%
2023	39.78	571^st	898	36.4%
2024	35.82	597^th	906	34.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fair Play Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	54.34	385^th	887	56.6%
2019	73.41	137^th	907	84.9%
2021	90.36	29^th	574	94.9%
2023	62.72	159^th	611	74.0%
2024	51.54	270^th	625	56.8%

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Rank History for White students at Fair Play Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	23.40	764^th	898	14.9%
2019	52.97	399^th	917	56.5%
2021	79.30	118^th	691	82.9%
2023	30.68	486^th	673	27.8%
2024	28.10	501^st	668	25.0%

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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 Fair Play 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	198	198
1992	198	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
1993	185	13	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
1994	197	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
1995	191	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
1996	191	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
1997	206	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
1998	213	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
1999	203	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
2000	196	0	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	202
2001	204	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	207
2002	198	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	203
2003	198	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	203
2004	187	1	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	193
2005	194	3	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	201
2006	183	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	187
2007	200	1	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	206
2008	196	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2009	242	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2010	230	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2011	226	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	228
2012	209	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	211
2013	198	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	198
2014	191	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	192
2015	172	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	172
2016	169	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	169
2017	182	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	184
2018	165	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	167
2019	157	0	2	3	0	0	7	0	169
2020	164	0	0	3	0	0	6	0	173
2021	160	0	0	2	0	0	5	0	167
2022	174	0	0	3	0	0	4	0	181
2023	178	0	0	3	0	0	7	0	188
2024	176	0	0	3	0	0	9	0	188

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 Fair Play Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	198	13.0	15.2	n/a
1992	199	10.9	18.2	72.9
1993	203	11.2	18.1	95.1
1994	203	11.0	18.5	81.8
1995	193	13.1	14.7	94.8
1996	193	13.1	14.7	94.8
1997	209	13.1	16.0	49.3
1998	213	13.4	15.9	40.4
1999	203	14.3	14.2	59.1
2000	202	14.5	13.9	57.9
2001	207	16.4	12.6	70.5
2002	203	16.8	12.1	64
2003	203	16.8	12.1	64
2004	193	16.4	11.8	61.7
2005	201	16.6	12.1	65.7
2006	187	16.9	11.1	63.1
2007	206	15.8	13.0	65.5
2008	197	16.5	11.9	69.5
2009	244	17.0	14.3	57.8
2010	232	16.9	13.7	60.3
2011	228	16.7	13.6	61.8
2012	211	16.3	12.8	64.9
2013	198	16.0	12.3	76.8
2014	192	16.1	11.8	75.5
2015	172	13.0	13.2	100
2016	169	12.0	14.0	98.2
2017	184	12.9	14.1	100
2018	167	11.5	14.4	100
2019	169	11.4	14.7	98.2
2020	173	11.2	15.3	98.3
2021	167	11.7	14.2	98.2
2022	181	14.2	12.7	98.3
2023	188	15.2	12.3	98.4
2024	188	17.3	10.8	100

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 Fair Play Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	198	13.0	15.2	n/a
1992	199	10.9	18.2	72.9
1993	203	11.2	18.1	95.1
1994	203	11.0	18.5	81.8
1995	193	13.1	14.7	94.8
1996	193	13.1	14.7	94.8
1997	209	13.1	16.0	49.3
1998	213	13.4	15.9	40.4
1999	203	14.3	14.2	59.1
2000	202	14.5	13.9	57.9
2001	207	16.4	12.6	70.5
2002	203	16.8	12.1	64
2003	203	16.8	12.1	64
2004	193	16.4	11.8	61.7
2005	201	16.6	12.1	65.7
2006	187	16.9	11.1	63.1
2007	206	15.8	13.0	65.5
2008	197	16.5	11.9	69.5
2009	244	17.0	14.3	57.8
2010	232	16.9	13.7	60.3
2011	228	16.7	13.6	61.8
2012	211	16.3	12.8	64.9
2013	198	16.0	12.3	76.8
2014	192	16.1	11.8	75.5
2015	172	13.0	13.2	100
2016	169	12.0	14.0	98.2
2017	184	12.9	14.1	100
2018	167	11.5	14.4	100
2019	169	11.4	14.7	98.2
2020	173	11.2	15.3	98.3
2021	167	11.7	14.2	98.2
2022	181	14.2	12.7	98.3
2023	188	15.2	12.3	98.4
2024	188	17.3	10.8	100

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 Fair Play Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,629 (14.5%)	$9,581 (85.5%)	$11,210
2020	$1,781 (18.3%)	$7,942 (81.7%)	$9,723
2021	$3,172 (29.2%)	$7,684 (70.8%)	$10,856
2022	$3,391 (30.9%)	$7,581 (69.1%)	$10,972

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fair Play 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 378^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 571^st of 898 Elementary schools	27.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fair Play Elementary)	33.3	11.1	22.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fair Play R-II)	33.3	11.1	22.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	39.7	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fair Play Elementary)	22.3	33.4	11.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fair Play R-II)	22.3	33.4	11.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	41.4	7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fair Play Elementary)	29.6	30	0.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fair Play R-II)	29.6	30	0.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fair Play Elementary)	69.5	20	49.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fair Play R-II)	69.5	20	49.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fair Play Elementary)	65.4	66.7	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fair Play R-II)	65.4	66.7	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	169	188	11.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	157	178	13.4%
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.2%	98.4%	0.2%

Schools Near Fair Play Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (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 Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fair Play Elementary	Public	K-6	301 N Walnut	Fair Play	65649	Polk County	Fair Play R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 654-2233	188	17	10.8	100.0%	176 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.8%)	35.8	597^th of 906 public elementary schools	34.1%		39.8	571^st of 898 public elementary schools	36.4%	26	10.4	70.9	22.7	41.0		13.9			$10,972	$3,391	$7,581
Little Stingers Preschool	Public	PK	301 N.Walnut Street	Fair Play	65649	Polk County	Fair Play R-II	No	No	No	No	(417) 654-2233	17	1	17.0	100.0%	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Bolivar Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1300 N Hartford	Bolivar	65613	Polk County	Bolivar R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 777-5160	592	45	13.0	53.5%	560 (94.6%)	4 (0.7%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.2%)	72.1	234^th of 906 public elementary schools	74.2%		60	357^th of 898 public elementary schools	60.2%	123	39.8	50.9	56.7		60.0	42.7	53.0	65.0	$8,813	$1,720	$7,094
Bolivar Primary	Public	K-2	706 N Leonard Pl	Bolivar	65613	Polk County	Bolivar R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 326-5247	593	52	11.5	57.8%	571 (96.3%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.3%)								(n/a)									$9,841	$1,971	$7,871
Exceptional Pupil Coop.-ECSE	Public	PK	1510 E Broadway St	Bolivar	65613	Polk County	Lakeland R-III	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 326-6284	72	21	3.4	4.2%	67 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Early Childhood Learning Center	Public	PK	1400 E Forest St	Bolivar	65613	Polk County	Bolivar R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 328-5615	137	10	13.7	48.9%	136 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)
Humansville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 N Oak St	Humansville	65674	Polk County	Humansville R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 754-2221	137	17	7.8	100.7%	131 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	21.6	716^th of 906 public elementary schools	21.0%		12.7	799^th of 898 public elementary schools	11.0%	83	34.7		25.0		15.0	23.1		15.0	$10,042	$1,111	$8,930
Dadeville R-II School	Public	PK, KG-5	17 Bearcat Trail	Dadeville	65635	Dade County	Dadeville R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 995-2201	100	9	11.3	30.0%	99 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$8,396	$2,729	$5,667
Stockton Elementary	Public	K-4	906 South St	Stockton	65785	Cedar County	Stockton R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 276-5141	342	31	11.0	51.8%	323 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	63.3	313^th of 906 public elementary schools	65.5%		66	296^th of 898 public elementary schools	67.0%	17	43.0	57.1				41.3	49.9		$9,623	$1,082	$8,541
Little Tiger Preschool	Public	PK	906 South Street	Stockton	65785	Cedar County	Stockton R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 276-5143	31	2	15.5	38.7%	29 (93.5%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Fair Play Elementary

How many students attend Fair Play Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended Fair Play Elementary.

Is Fair Play Elementary a good school?

Fair Play Elementary ranks 597^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Fair Play Elementary?

Students at Fair Play Elementary are 94% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Fair Play Elementary attend?

Students who attend Fair Play Elementary usually go on to attend:

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What district is Fair Play Elementary in?

Fair Play R-II

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