Forsyth Elementary

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Forsyth Elementary ranks 565 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Forsyth Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Forsyth, Missouri, with an enrollment of 462 students. The school is part of the Forsyth R-III school district, which is ranked 74 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Forsyth Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from 329 out of 908 Missouri elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 565 out of 906 in 2023-2024, its student performance on the MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests is generally below the state averages in both mathematics and English language arts across grades 3 and 4. In contrast, the nearby Bradleyville Elementary school had significantly higher mathematics proficiency rates. Forsyth Elementary has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 62.77% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, but its low-income students perform relatively well compared to their peers statewide.

Another area of concern for Forsyth Elementary is its high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.7% to 23.4% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Bradleyville Elementary school, which had a 13.2% chronic absenteeism rate in 2023-2024. Addressing chronic absenteeism could be an area of focus for Forsyth Elementary to improve overall student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653-0187

(417) 546-6381

District: Forsyth R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
565^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,957

Students who attend Forsyth Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Forsyth Middle
High:	Forsyth High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 463

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.0%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Forsyth Elementary ranks worse than 62.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.47. (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 (89%), Hispanic (3.9%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forsyth Elementary is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Forsyth Elementary employs 31.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forsyth Elementary is $10,957.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forsyth Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Forsyth Elementary 565^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Forsyth Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Forsyth R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Forsyth R-III 74^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Forsyth Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Forsyth Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	34.31	811^th	1074	24.5%
2007	46.93	627^th	1080	41.9%
2008	32.84	857^th	1084	20.9%
2009	42.57	685^th	1053	34.9%
2010	54.81	489^th	1066	54.1%
2011	55.02	515^th	1088	52.7%
2012	67.12	330^th	1085	69.6%
2013	65.49	344^th	1108	69.0%
2014	42.05	710^th	1089	34.8%
2015	46.96	604^th	1058	42.9%
2016	45.19	517^th	865	40.2%
2017	37.57	689^th	1032	33.2%
2018	57.74	426^th	1045	59.2%
2019	46.32	573^rd	1052	45.5%
2021	54.34	413^th	901	54.2%
2022	63.13	329^th	908	63.8%
2023	51.03	446^th	898	50.3%
2024	39.47	565^th	906	37.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forsyth Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	61.94	268^th	887	69.8%
2019	54.86	363^rd	907	60.0%
2021	67.69	111^th	574	80.7%
2023	77.63	71^st	611	88.4%
2024	60.78	178^th	625	71.5%

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Rank History for White students at Forsyth Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	42.59	524^th	898	41.6%
2019	34.16	638^th	917	30.4%
2021	41.13	412^th	691	40.4%
2022	50.90	325^th	675	51.9%
2023	32.96	466^th	673	30.8%
2024	26.37	516^th	668	22.8%

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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 Forsyth 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	451	451
1992	414	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	419
1993	486	4	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	493
1994	406	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	408
1995	367	0	1	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	376
1996	367	0	1	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	376
1997	374	1	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	383
1998	437	2	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	446
1999	421	1	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	429
2000	425	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	430
2001	422	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	425
2002	427	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
2003	427	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
2004	421	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
2005	449	4	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	460
2006	447	2	0	11	5	n/a	n/a	0	465
2007	439	2	0	13	3	n/a	n/a	0	457
2008	449	1	0	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	468
2009	435	1	1	10	9	n/a	n/a	0	456
2010	428	2	2	11	6	n/a	n/a	0	449
2011	398	1	3	19	3	0	0	0	424
2012	393	0	2	17	2	1	1	0	416
2013	406	3	3	13	1	2	3	0	431
2014	413	1	3	11	0	2	6	0	436
2015	418	2	2	13	0	2	8	0	445
2016	403	1	2	10	1	2	11	0	430
2017	423	0	3	8	9	1	10	0	454
2018	419	1	5	7	6	0	15	0	453
2019	410	1	3	7	7	1	17	0	446
2020	374	0	2	11	8	1	14	0	410
2021	392	1	1	11	8	1	12	0	426
2022	417	0	5	9	10	0	14	0	455
2023	420	3	4	10	11	0	14	0	462
2024	412	6	4	18	9	0	14	0	463

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 Forsyth Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	451	21.9	20.5	n/a
1992	419	20.1	20.8	n/a
1993	493	29.4	16.8	49.5
1994	408	22.5	18.1	72.8
1995	376	27.0	13.9	94.9
1996	376	27.0	13.9	94.9
1997	383	28.9	13.3	49.1
1998	446	26.8	16.6	44.2
1999	429	27.4	15.7	53.8
2000	430	30.1	14.3	57.7
2001	425	28.2	15.1	55.3
2002	427	29.0	14.7	60.4
2003	427	29.0	14.7	60.4
2004	423	27.8	15.2	66.9
2005	460	28.1	16.4	64.8
2006	465	30.0	15.5	66.9
2007	457	29.0	15.8	70.5
2008	468	31.5	14.9	66
2009	456	31.7	14.4	72.6
2010	449	30.7	14.6	66.8
2011	424	26.7	15.8	74.3
2012	416	26.7	15.5	74.3
2013	431	29.4	14.6	61.9
2014	436	27.4	15.8	72.2
2015	445	28.0	15.8	76
2016	430	27.0	15.9	73
2017	454	28.2	16.0	73.1
2018	453	30.0	15.0	73.1
2019	446	30.0	14.8	69.3
2020	410	31.2	13.1	71
2021	426	31.1	13.6	69.7
2022	455	31.1	14.5	57.6
2023	462	31.2	14.7	62.8
2024	463	31.2	14.8	65.7

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 Forsyth Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	451	21.9	20.5	n/a
1992	419	20.1	20.8	n/a
1993	493	29.4	16.8	49.5
1994	408	22.5	18.1	72.8
1995	376	27.0	13.9	94.9
1996	376	27.0	13.9	94.9
1997	383	28.9	13.3	49.1
1998	446	26.8	16.6	44.2
1999	429	27.4	15.7	53.8
2000	430	30.1	14.3	57.7
2001	425	28.2	15.1	55.3
2002	427	29.0	14.7	60.4
2003	427	29.0	14.7	60.4
2004	423	27.8	15.2	66.9
2005	460	28.1	16.4	64.8
2006	465	30.0	15.5	66.9
2007	457	29.0	15.8	70.5
2008	468	31.5	14.9	66
2009	456	31.7	14.4	72.6
2010	449	30.7	14.6	66.8
2011	424	26.7	15.8	74.3
2012	416	26.7	15.5	74.3
2013	431	29.4	14.6	61.9
2014	436	27.4	15.8	72.2
2015	445	28.0	15.8	76
2016	430	27.0	15.9	73
2017	454	28.2	16.0	73.1
2018	453	30.0	15.0	73.1
2019	446	30.0	14.8	69.3
2020	410	31.2	13.1	71
2021	426	31.1	13.6	69.7
2022	455	31.1	14.5	57.6
2023	462	31.2	14.7	62.8
2024	463	31.2	14.8	65.7

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 Forsyth Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,273 (13.2%)	$8,390 (86.8%)	$9,663
2020	$1,384 (13.4%)	$8,935 (86.6%)	$10,319
2021	$1,652 (16.4%)	$8,432 (83.6%)	$10,084
2022	$2,152 (19.6%)	$8,804 (80.4%)	$10,957

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forsyth Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 573^rd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 446^th of 898 Elementary schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forsyth Elementary)	57.3	34.2	23.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forsyth R-III)	57.3	34.2	23.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth Elementary)	52.2	38.8	13.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth R-III)	52.2	38.8	13.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth Elementary)	36.7	44.8	8.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth R-III)	36.7	44.8	8.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth Elementary)	40	47.9	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth R-III)	40	47.9	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	446	462	3.6%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	7	11	57.1%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	7	10	42.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	410	420	2.4%
Two or More Races	17	14	17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.3%	62.8%	6.5%

Schools Near Forsyth 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 Mathematics 7th 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
Forsyth Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	178 Panther St	Forsyth	65653	Taney County	Forsyth R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 546-6381	463	31	14.8	65.7%	412 (89.0%)	6 (1.3%)	18 (3.9%)	4 (0.9%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	39.5	565^th of 906 public elementary schools	37.6%		51	446^th of 898 public elementary schools	50.3%	119	40.1	23.4					44.0	35.2		$10,957	$2,152	$8,804
Taneyville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	302 Myrtle St	Taneyville	65759	Taney County	Taneyville R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 546-5803	166	16	10.2	66.3%	157 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)					23.6					$12,794	$2,116	$10,678
Kirbyville Elementary	Public	K-3	4278 State Hwy 76 E	Kirbyville	65679	Taney County	Kirbyville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 334-2757	107	11	9.5	59.8%	91 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)								(n/a)	32.3						28.7			$11,623	$1,706	$9,917
Buchanan Elementary	Public	K-3	1000 Buchanan Road	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 243-2530	606	45	13.5	57.1%	493 (81.4%)	7 (1.2%)	58 (9.6%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.4%)								(n/a)	61.4						58.8			$9,927	$784	$9,143
Hollister Early Childhood Center	Public	PK, KG-1	1792 State Hwy Bb	Hollister	65672	Taney County	Hollister R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 243-4015	195	19	10.5	65.6%	153 (78.5%)	5 (2.6%)	29 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)								(n/a)										$16,008	$2,962	$13,047
Hollister Elementary	Public	2-5	1794 State Hwy Bb	Hollister	65672	Taney County	Hollister R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 243-4025	396	28	14.3	67.2%	301 (76.0%)	6 (1.5%)	63 (15.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (5.8%)	46.6	490^th of 906 public elementary schools	45.9%		58.6	368^th of 898 public elementary schools	59.0%	122	42.6	40.4	38.3			39.9	34.4	29.7	38.6	$11,079	$1,975	$9,104
Cedar Ridge Elementary	Public	1-3	396 Cedar Ridge Dr	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 334-5135	494	39	12.5	74.1%	309 (62.6%)	25 (5.1%)	116 (23.5%)	13 (2.6%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.1%)								(n/a)	41.1						43.1			$11,734	$1,695	$10,039
Cedar Ridge Primary	Public	PK-K	402 Cedar Ridge Dr	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 336-1887	381	35	10.9	76.1%	252 (66.1%)	17 (4.5%)	86 (22.6%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.9%)								(n/a)										$16,024	$505	$15,519
Bradleyville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	16474 N State Hwy 125	Bradleyville	65614	Taney County	Bradleyville R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 796-2288	101	9	10.9	55.4%	100 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	90.4			7.8						$11,678	$733	$10,944
Reeds Spring Primary	Public	PK, KG-1	257 Elementary Rd	Reeds Spring	65737	Stone County	Reeds Spring R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 272-3241	319	28	11.2	54.9%	266 (83.4%)	3 (0.9%)	21 (6.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.8%)								(n/a)										$17,086	$1,660	$15,426

Frequently Asked Questions about Forsyth Elementary

What schools do graduates of Forsyth Elementary attend?

Students who attend Forsyth Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Forsyth Middle
High : Forsyth High

Is Forsyth Elementary a good school?

Forsyth Elementary ranks 565^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Forsyth Elementary?

Students at Forsyth Elementary are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

What district is Forsyth Elementary in?

Forsyth R-III

How many students attend Forsyth Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 463 students attended Forsyth Elementary.

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