Is Ray Miller Elementary a good school?

Ray Miller Elementary ranks 409 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ray Miller Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 496 students attended Ray Miller Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Ray Miller Elementary?

Students at Ray Miller Elementary are 82% White, 9% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Ray Miller Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ray Miller Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : William Matthew Middle School High : Kirksville Senior High

Ray Miller Elementary

Summary:

Ray Miller Elementary is a public elementary school located in Kirksville, Missouri, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 502 students. The school is part of the Kirksville R-III school district, which is ranked 121 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Ray Miller Elementary's test scores are generally on par with the district and state averages, there are some areas of concern. The school has seen a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.9% to 26.7% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, in 5th grade mathematics, the school's proficiency rate has consistently been lower than the state average, ranging from 34.4% to 38.5%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with particularly low rankings for African American students and students with special needs.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as Schuyler County Elementary, Ray Miller Elementary generally performs on par or slightly below average. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.7 to 11.8 over the past few years, and increased spending per student, from $8,572 in 2018-2019 to $10,542 in 2021-2022, suggest that it has the potential to implement strategies to address these issues and improve overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 3-5

2010 E Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501-3321

(660) 665-2834

District: Kirksville R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
409^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,542

Students who attend Ray Miller Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	William Matthew Middle School
High:	Kirksville Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 496

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

African American:

8.7%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ray Miller Elementary ranks better than 54.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.83. (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 (81.9%), African American (8.7%), Hispanic (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ray Miller Elementary is 10.7. (See more...)

Compare Ray Miller Elementary employs 45.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ray Miller Elementary is $10,542.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ray Miller Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ray Miller Elementary 409^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Ray Miller Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

White students:

Kirksville R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirksville R-III 121^st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ray Miller Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ray Miller Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	66.21	290^th	1074	73.0%
2007	65.93	292^nd	1080	73.0%
2008	61.83	354^th	1084	67.3%
2009	63.57	339^th	1053	67.8%
2010	68.83	295^th	1066	72.3%
2011	64.75	363^rd	1088	66.6%
2012	65.64	363^rd	1085	66.5%
2013	63.92	371^st	1108	66.5%
2014	60.93	401^st	1089	63.2%
2015	60.15	411^th	1058	61.2%
2016	49.19	474^th	865	45.2%
2017	30.25	783^rd	1032	24.1%
2018	28.92	781^st	1045	25.3%
2019	46.53	568^th	1052	46.0%
2021	59.51	360^th	901	60.0%
2022	55.96	401^st	908	55.8%
2023	55.21	396^th	898	55.9%
2024	53.83	409^th	906	54.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ray Miller Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.79	62^nd	107	42.1%
2024	22.08	93^rd	101	7.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ray Miller Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	18.01	800^th	887	9.8%
2019	41.40	579^th	907	36.2%
2021	63.95	134^th	574	76.7%
2022	70.42	86^th	532	83.8%
2023	69.74	115^th	611	81.2%
2024	64.86	151^st	625	75.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Ray Miller Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	23.67	204^th	251	18.7%
2019	68.02	82^nd	302	72.8%
2021	73.53	10^th	81	87.7%
2022	55.31	40^th	103	61.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ray Miller Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	19.16	67^th	70	4.3%
2019	39.47	79^th	91	13.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Ray Miller Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	16.61	232^nd	250	7.2%
2024	41.06	113^th	191	40.8%

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Rank History for White students at Ray Miller Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	18.01	811^th	898	9.7%
2019	37.68	591^st	917	35.6%
2021	47.51	351^st	691	49.2%
2022	39.45	423^rd	675	37.3%
2023	42.00	384^th	673	42.9%
2024	40.95	400^th	668	40.1%

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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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Enrollment information for Ray Miller 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	560	560
1992	553	5	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
1993	559	4	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	570
1994	577	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	583
1995	532	7	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	551
1996	532	7	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	551
1997	533	6	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	551
1998	520	7	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	541
1999	513	4	9	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	537
2000	501	7	8	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	527
2001	494	4	8	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	514
2002	532	7	7	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	557
2003	532	7	7	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	557
2004	514	14	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	543
2005	478	19	9	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	513
2006	490	16	12	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	522
2007	474	11	12	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	508
2008	500	10	14	13	7	n/a	n/a	0	544
2009	501	9	21	15	5	n/a	n/a	0	551
2010	514	15	13	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	560
2011	514	16	10	17	2	0	2	0	561
2012	525	17	8	9	2	0	4	0	565
2013	509	10	9	13	2	0	6	0	549
2014	480	10	7	10	1	0	13	0	521
2015	482	16	11	9	1	0	19	0	538
2016	501	26	11	12	1	0	24	0	575
2017	514	27	10	11	1	0	34	0	597
2018	493	30	7	9	0	0	29	0	568
2019	480	39	8	9	0	0	27	0	563
2020	447	32	12	10	0	0	23	0	524
2021	447	40	9	12	0	1	18	0	527
2022	406	34	8	21	0	1	12	0	482
2023	413	41	6	22	0	3	17	0	502
2024	406	43	7	22	0	2	16	0	496

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 Ray Miller Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	560	37.3	15.0	n/a
1992	565	37.7	14.9	25.1
1993	570	37.6	15.2	25.6
1994	583	40.5	14.4	31.6
1995	551	40.8	13.5	37.2
1996	551	40.8	13.5	37.2
1997	551	39.2	14.1	26.1
1998	541	40.6	13.3	26.6
1999	537	42.5	12.6	33
2000	527	42.5	12.4	33.6
2001	514	42.6	12.1	34
2002	557	43.3	12.9	39.1
2003	557	43.3	12.9	39.1
2004	543	43.2	12.6	37.4
2005	513	45.0	11.4	35.7
2006	522	42.9	12.2	39.7
2007	508	41.8	12.2	43.3
2008	544	44.5	12.2	46.1
2009	551	43.4	12.7	49.5
2010	560	42.8	13.0	47
2011	561	42.7	13.1	48.7
2012	565	42.9	13.1	52.6
2013	549	42.9	12.7	55.4
2014	521	43.8	11.8	53.2
2015	538	45.0	11.9	54.8
2016	575	43.0	13.3	54.8
2017	597	44.5	13.4	54.3
2018	568	44.1	12.8	55.1
2019	563	43.8	12.8	31.4
2020	524	46.3	11.2	52.3
2021	527	44.5	11.8	44
2022	482	44.6	10.7	49
2023	502	46.4	10.8	54.6
2024	496	45.9	10.7	57.3

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 Ray Miller Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	560	37.3	15.0	n/a
1992	565	37.7	14.9	25.1
1993	570	37.6	15.2	25.6
1994	583	40.5	14.4	31.6
1995	551	40.8	13.5	37.2
1996	551	40.8	13.5	37.2
1997	551	39.2	14.1	26.1
1998	541	40.6	13.3	26.6
1999	537	42.5	12.6	33
2000	527	42.5	12.4	33.6
2001	514	42.6	12.1	34
2002	557	43.3	12.9	39.1
2003	557	43.3	12.9	39.1
2004	543	43.2	12.6	37.4
2005	513	45.0	11.4	35.7
2006	522	42.9	12.2	39.7
2007	508	41.8	12.2	43.3
2008	544	44.5	12.2	46.1
2009	551	43.4	12.7	49.5
2010	560	42.8	13.0	47
2011	561	42.7	13.1	48.7
2012	565	42.9	13.1	52.6
2013	549	42.9	12.7	55.4
2014	521	43.8	11.8	53.2
2015	538	45.0	11.9	54.8
2016	575	43.0	13.3	54.8
2017	597	44.5	13.4	54.3
2018	568	44.1	12.8	55.1
2019	563	43.8	12.8	31.4
2020	524	46.3	11.2	52.3
2021	527	44.5	11.8	44
2022	482	44.6	10.7	49
2023	502	46.4	10.8	54.6
2024	496	45.9	10.7	57.3

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 Ray Miller Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$367 (4.3%)	$8,205 (95.7%)	$8,572
2020	$467 (5.2%)	$8,466 (94.8%)	$8,933
2021	$59 (0.7%)	$8,858 (99.3%)	$8,918
2022	$3,059 (29.0%)	$7,483 (71.0%)	$10,542

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ray Miller Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 568^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 396^th of 898 Elementary schools	9.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ray Miller Elementary)	48.2	44.3	3.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kirksville R-III)	48.2	44.3	3.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ray Miller Elementary)	49	49.4	0.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kirksville R-III)	49	49.4	0.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ray Miller Elementary)	40.4	42.4	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kirksville R-III)	40.4	42.4	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ray Miller Elementary)	33.2	44.2	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kirksville R-III)	33.2	44.2	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ray Miller Elementary)	35.1	34.4	0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kirksville R-III)	35.1	34.4	0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Ray Miller Elementary)	46.8	38.8	8%
5th Grade Science (Kirksville R-III)	46.8	38.8	8%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ray Miller Elementary)	49.3	43.5	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kirksville R-III)	49.3	43.5	5.8%
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	563	502	10.8%
African American	39	41	5.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	6	25%
Hispanic	9	22	144.4%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	480	413	14%
Two or More Races	27	17	37%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.4%	54.6%	23.1%

Schools Near Ray Miller 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	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ray Miller Elementary	Public	3-5	2010 E Normal	Kirksville	63501	Adair County	Kirksville R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 665-2834	496	46	10.7	57.3%	406 (81.9%)	43 (8.7%)	22 (4.4%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.2%)	53.8	409^th of 906 public elementary schools	54.9%		55.2	396^th of 898 public elementary schools	55.9%	13	44.8	42.8	34.7		38.5	43.9	44.6	43.5		$10,542	$3,059	$7,483
Kirksville Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	1815 E Hamilton	Kirksville	63501	Adair County	Kirksville R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 665-5691	727	65	11.1	50.3%	566 (77.9%)	91 (12.5%)	32 (4.4%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	24 (3.3%)								(n/a)										$15,930	$3,708	$12,222
Adair County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	600 Rombauer Ave	Novinger	63559	Adair County	Adair County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 488-6412	107	12	8.6	68.2%	107 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				26.4					31.7	$12,673	$3,935	$8,738
Adair County Elementary	Public	K-6	205 W Dewey	Brashear	63533	Adair County	Adair County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 323-5272	82	12	6.7	46.3%	77 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)								(n/a)										$17,370	$546	$16,824
La Plata Elementary	Public	K-6	201 W Moore	La Plata	63549	Macon County	La Plata R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 332-7003	146	18	7.9	37.0%	144 (98.6%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		73.8				5.4				$10,677	$1,045	$9,632
Schuyler County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	21701 Highway 63	Queen City	63561	Schuyler County	Schuyler County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 956-4125	342	33	10.3	56.7%	326 (95.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	43	528^th of 906 public elementary schools	41.7%		35.9	600^th of 898 public elementary schools	33.2%	72	59.9	33.4	26.9	30.3	26.9				34.7	$12,357	$2,219	$10,138

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