Is Lone Dell Elementary a good school?

Lone Dell Elementary ranks 342 nd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lone Dell Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 402 students attended Lone Dell Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Lone Dell Elementary?

Students at Lone Dell Elementary are 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

Lone Dell Elementary

Summary:

Lone Dell Elementary is a public elementary school located in Arnold, Missouri, serving 422 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Fox C-6 School District, which is ranked 51 out of 386 school districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lone Dell Elementary is a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools. The school's academic performance on MAP tests is generally above the state and district averages, particularly in Mathematics, where 62% of 3rd graders, 54.7% of 4th graders, and 32.5% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 40.8%, 44.4%, and 38.4%, respectively. Lone Dell also performs well in serving its subgroups of students, including those with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

However, Lone Dell Elementary has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 12% in 2022-2023 to 22.9% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. The school's spending per student has also increased from $10,519 in 2019-2020 to $12,111 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. While Lone Dell generally outperforms its nearby counterparts in the Fox C-6 School District, some nearby schools, such as Raymond Nancy Hodge Elementary, have even stronger academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

2500 Tomahawk Rd
Arnold, MO 63010-2522

(636) 282-1470

District: Fox C-6

SchoolDigger Rank:
342^nd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,111

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 402

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.1%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lone Dell Elementary ranks better than 62.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Fox C-6 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.01. (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 (85.1%), Hispanic (5.2%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lone Dell Elementary is 11, which is the 5^th best among 11 elementary schools in the Fox C-6 School District. (See more...)

Compare Lone Dell Elementary employs 36.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lone Dell Elementary is $12,111, which is the 5^th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Fox C-6 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lone Dell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lone Dell Elementary 342^nd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Lone Dell Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Fox C-6:

SchoolDigger ranks Fox C-6 51^st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lone Dell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lone Dell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	72.00	222^nd	1074	79.3%
2007	75.42	173^rd	1080	84.0%
2008	79.06	147^th	1084	86.4%
2009	83.78	115^th	1053	89.1%
2010	88.07	63^rd	1066	94.1%
2011	81.12	140^th	1088	87.1%
2012	81.15	130^th	1085	88.0%
2013	83.94	105^th	1108	90.5%
2014	82.67	130^th	1089	88.1%
2015	86.06	107^th	1058	89.9%
2016	81.17	139^th	865	83.9%
2017	82.49	133^rd	1032	87.1%
2018	74.22	231^st	1045	77.9%
2019	80.34	149^th	1052	85.8%
2021	71.23	228^th	901	74.7%
2022	72.23	218^th	908	76.0%
2023	62.36	328^th	898	63.5%
2024	61.01	342^nd	906	62.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lone Dell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	61.06	280^th	887	68.4%
2019	60.39	292^nd	907	67.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Lone Dell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	65.81	78^th	251	68.9%
2019	82.79	29^th	302	90.4%
2021	81.07	3^rd	81	96.3%
2022	58.30	35^th	103	66.0%

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Rank History for White students at Lone Dell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	66.70	267^th	898	70.3%
2019	72.53	204^th	917	77.8%
2021	61.53	248^th	691	64.1%
2022	59.32	258^th	675	61.8%
2023	43.45	375^th	673	44.3%
2024	49.22	333^rd	668	50.1%

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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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by a parent
Thursday, November 17, 2016

Like any school it is not perfect. But it is pretty darn close. Staff is helpful and kind and kids feel welcome. Lots of activities and clubs. Great parent club involvement Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lone Dell Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
1992	761	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	762
1993	665	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	666
1994	678	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	679
1995	646	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	649
1996	646	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	649
1997	645	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	647
1998	592	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	596
1999	536	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	544
2000	553	5	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	561
2001	545	5	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	555
2002	583	8	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	597
2003	583	8	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	597
2004	560	4	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	571
2005	497	10	5	5	2	n/a	n/a	519
2006	505	11	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	527
2007	523	10	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	545
2008	502	12	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	528
2009	517	12	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	541
2010	554	12	12	7	0	n/a	n/a	585
2011	534	5	13	13	0	0	5	570
2012	523	7	11	9	0	0	9	559
2013	545	6	10	8	0	0	11	580
2014	519	4	12	10	0	0	13	558
2015	510	5	10	12	0	0	18	555
2016	511	7	11	15	0	0	16	560
2017	501	3	14	16	2	0	20	556
2018	419	1	10	13	2	1	8	454
2019	397	2	10	9	2	1	8	429
2020	385	4	11	13	1	0	8	422
2021	353	4	13	17	5	2	25	419
2022	333	5	11	19	3	2	21	394
2023	360	7	11	20	3	2	19	422
2024	342	9	12	21	2	1	15	402

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 Lone Dell Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	0	29.7	0.0	n/a
1992	762	34.0	22.4	n/a
1993	666	34.0	19.6	13.8
1994	679	34.8	19.5	12.4
1995	649	38.6	16.8	30.4
1996	649	38.6	16.8	30.4
1997	647	39.1	16.5	23.5
1998	596	36.6	16.3	22.8
1999	544	35.4	15.4	20.2
2000	561	38.2	14.7	23.4
2001	555	39.6	14.0	26.1
2002	597	45.7	13.1	24.3
2003	597	45.7	13.1	24.3
2004	571	39.8	14.3	24.7
2005	519	35.4	14.7	23.1
2006	527	35.5	14.8	21.4
2007	545	34.4	15.8	24.2
2008	528	37.6	14.0	27.7
2009	541	36.6	14.8	28.3
2010	585	39.9	14.6	32.1
2011	570	37.9	15.0	28.4
2012	559	37.9	14.7	32.9
2013	580	37.3	15.5	33.4
2014	558	39.8	13.9	30.3
2015	555	37.0	15.0	30.1
2016	560	37.0	15.1	29.1
2017	556	39.6	14.0	27.9
2018	454	35.8	12.6	33.5
2019	429	34.1	12.5	31
2020	422	32.3	13.0	32
2021	419	31.1	13.4	34.1
2022	394	33.4	11.7	30.5
2023	422	36.4	11.5	32.2
2024	402	36.2	11.0	36.3

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 Lone Dell Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	0	29.7	0.0	n/a
1992	762	34.0	22.4	n/a
1993	666	34.0	19.6	13.8
1994	679	34.8	19.5	12.4
1995	649	38.6	16.8	30.4
1996	649	38.6	16.8	30.4
1997	647	39.1	16.5	23.5
1998	596	36.6	16.3	22.8
1999	544	35.4	15.4	20.2
2000	561	38.2	14.7	23.4
2001	555	39.6	14.0	26.1
2002	597	45.7	13.1	24.3
2003	597	45.7	13.1	24.3
2004	571	39.8	14.3	24.7
2005	519	35.4	14.7	23.1
2006	527	35.5	14.8	21.4
2007	545	34.4	15.8	24.2
2008	528	37.6	14.0	27.7
2009	541	36.6	14.8	28.3
2010	585	39.9	14.6	32.1
2011	570	37.9	15.0	28.4
2012	559	37.9	14.7	32.9
2013	580	37.3	15.5	33.4
2014	558	39.8	13.9	30.3
2015	555	37.0	15.0	30.1
2016	560	37.0	15.1	29.1
2017	556	39.6	14.0	27.9
2018	454	35.8	12.6	33.5
2019	429	34.1	12.5	31
2020	422	32.3	13.0	32
2021	419	31.1	13.4	34.1
2022	394	33.4	11.7	30.5
2023	422	36.4	11.5	32.2
2024	402	36.2	11.0	36.3

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 Lone Dell Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$331 (3.0%)	$10,884 (97.0%)	$11,216
2020	$867 (8.2%)	$9,651 (91.7%)	$10,519
2021	$942 (8.7%)	$9,932 (91.3%)	$10,874
2022	$707 (5.8%)	$11,404 (94.2%)	$12,111

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lone Dell 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 149^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 328^th of 898 Elementary schools	22.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lone Dell Elementary)	66.2	48.1	18.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fox C-6)	53.9	48	5.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lone Dell Elementary)	70.4	48.1	22.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fox C-6)	56	48.7	7.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lone Dell Elementary)	54.4	53.2	1.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fox C-6)	56.8	59.4	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lone Dell Elementary)	50.7	35.2	15.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fox C-6)	45.9	51.3	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Lone Dell Elementary)	56	43.3	12.7%
5th Grade Science (Fox C-6)	49	48.3	0.7%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lone Dell Elementary)	64	46	18%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fox C-6)	55.3	50.8	4.5%
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	429	422	1.6%
African American	2	7	250%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	10	11	10%
Hispanic	9	20	122.2%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	397	360	9.3%
Two or More Races	8	19	137.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31%	32.2%	1.2%

Schools Near Lone Dell 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 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
Lone Dell Elementary	Public	K-5	2500 Tomahawk Rd	Arnold	63010	Jefferson County	Fox C-6	No	No	No	No	(636) 282-1470	402	36	11.0	36.3%	342 (85.1%)	9 (2.2%)	21 (5.2%)	12 (3.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.7%)	61	342^nd of 906 public elementary schools	62.3%		62.4	328^th of 898 public elementary schools	63.5%	14	62.0	54.7	32.5	33.7	53.3	54.7	38.7	$12,111	$707	$11,404
Sherwood Elementary	Public	K-5	1769 Missouri State Rd	Arnold	63010	Jefferson County	Fox C-6	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 282-6965	347	32	10.9	51.0%	294 (84.7%)	9 (2.6%)	21 (6.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.1%)	79.9	149^th of 906 public elementary schools	83.6%		62.8	321^st of 898 public elementary schools	64.3%	172	61.2	60.2			53.1	61.8	48.9	$12,155	$890	$11,265
Richard Simpson Elementary	Public	K-5	3585 Vogel Rd	Arnold	63010	Jefferson County	Fox C-6	No	No	No	No	(636) 282-1480	380	38	10.1	28.9%	345 (90.8%)	5 (1.3%)	9 (2.4%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	70.9	244^th of 906 public elementary schools	73.1%		72.9	208^th of 898 public elementary schools	76.8%	36	61.5	65.6	52.9	39.1	44.2		41.1	$13,663	$685	$12,978
Meramec Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	1340 W Outer 21 Rd	Arnold	63010	Jefferson County	Fox C-6	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 296-4385	400	35	11.3	56.8%	360 (90.0%)	3 (0.8%)	20 (5.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	72.2	231^st of 906 public elementary schools	74.5%		76.8	168^th of 898 public elementary schools	81.3%	63	44.2	64.2	64.4	46.7	32.7		60.6	$11,658	$909	$10,749
Seckman Elementary	Public	K-5	2824 Seckman Rd	Imperial	63052	Jefferson County	Fox C-6	No	No	No	No	(636) 296-2030	433	35	12.5	13.4%	401 (92.6%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.5%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.6%)	78	166^th of 906 public elementary schools	81.7%		63.9	311^th of 898 public elementary schools	65.4%	145	56.2	63.9	45.1	47.5	50.0	65.0	58.3	$10,758	$631	$10,127
Rockport Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	3871 Jeffco Blvd	Arnold	63010	Jefferson County	Fox C-6	No	No	No	No	(636) 464-2010	393	32	12.2	32.3%	349 (88.8%)	8 (2.0%)	16 (4.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.1%)	61.4	334^th of 906 public elementary schools	63.1%		63.8	314^th of 898 public elementary schools	65.0%	20	42.5	53.6	47.2	41.8	39.9	52.1		$12,143	$714	$11,429
Don Earl Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	849 Jeffco Blvd	Arnold	63010	Jefferson County	Fox C-6	No	No	No	No	(636) 282-5184	131	19	7.0	29.8%	124 (94.7%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)
Raymond Nancy Hodge Elementary	Public	K-5	2499 Prairie Hollow Rd	Imperial	63052	Jefferson County	Fox C-6	No	No	No	No	(636) 282-6920	329	29	11.2	35.0%	284 (86.3%)	8 (2.4%)	20 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)	86	90^th of 906 public elementary schools	90.1%		89.9	64^th of 898 public elementary schools	92.9%	26	70.1	67.1	57.9	51.5	60.7		57.9	$12,569	$875	$11,694
Hagemann Elementary	Public	K-5	6401 Hagemann Rd	Saint Louis	63128	St. Louis County	Mehlville R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(314) 467-5700	435	27	16.1	24.1%	347 (79.8%)	36 (8.3%)	15 (3.4%)	20 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.9%)	83.2	125^th of 906 public elementary schools	86.2%		71.2	229^th of 898 public elementary schools	74.5%	104	68.0	74.9	51.5	58.0	43.0	76.3	53.2	$10,900	$691	$10,209
Fox Elementary	Public	K-5	739 Jeffco Blvd	Arnold	63010	Jefferson County	Fox C-6	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 296-3396	346	32	10.8	42.2%	298 (86.1%)	7 (2.0%)	10 (2.9%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.5%)	68	272^nd of 906 public elementary schools	70.0%		62.3	330^th of 898 public elementary schools	63.3%	58	47.7	46.1	53.8	56.8	47.6	44.5		$11,761	$1,237	$10,523

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