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Rocky Comfort Elementary

Summary:

Rocky Comfort Elementary is a public school serving grades PK-8 in the McDonald County R-I school district, located in Rocky Comfort, Missouri. With an enrollment of 186 students, the school has been rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 289 out of 906 elementary schools in Missouri.

Rocky Comfort Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outpacing the district and state averages in standardized test scores, particularly in Mathematics. In 2023-2024, 78.8% of 4th graders, 70.5% of 6th graders, and 73.6% of 4th graders were proficient or better in MAP Mathematics, significantly higher than the district and state. The school's success extends to its low-income students as well, with this subgroup ranking in the top 196 out of 907 Missouri elementary schools in 2018-2019. This achievement is even more impressive given the school's relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 53.23% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

While Rocky Comfort Elementary's academic performance is commendable, the school faces a concerning challenge with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.0% to 25.7% over the past few years. This is an area that the school and district should address, as high chronic absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and achievement. Nonetheless, the school's strong performance, particularly in comparison to nearby Anderson Elementary, White Rock Elementary, and Pineville Primary, suggests that it is providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 14814 E State Hwy 76
       Rocky Comfort, MO  64861-7442

(417) 628-3781

District: McDonald County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
289th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,981 Help


Students who attend Rocky Comfort Elementary usually attend:

High:    McDonald County High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  188

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
Asian:
6.9%
Hispanic:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rocky Comfort Elementary ranks better than 68.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the McDonald County R-I School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.15. (See more...)
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Compare Details Rocky Comfort Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.59. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), Asian (6.9%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rocky Comfort Elementary is 12.1, which is the 3rd best among 4 elementary schools in the McDonald County R-I School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rocky Comfort Elementary is $9,981, which is the 3rd highest among 4 elementary schools in the McDonald County R-I School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rocky Comfort Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocky Comfort Elementary 289th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Rocky Comfort Elementary in the ranking list.)

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McDonald County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks McDonald County R-I 221st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rocky Comfort Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Rocky Comfort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 33.78 820th 1074 23.6%
2007 31.03 875th 1080 19.0%
2008 26.64 927th 1084 14.5%
2009 39.24 736th 1053 30.1%
2010 47.68 607th 1066 43.1%
2011 47.19 648th 1088 40.4%
2012 51.53 588th 1085 45.8%
2013 69.92 284th 1108 74.4%
2014 72.85 232nd 1089 78.7%
2015 64.68 353rd 1058 66.6%
2017 78.79 174th 1032 83.1%
2018 61.07 389th 1045 62.8%
2019 54.93 459th 1052 56.4%
2024 66.15 289th 906 68.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rocky Comfort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.12 256th 887 71.1%
2019 67.34 196th 907 78.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Rocky Comfort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.36 436th 898 51.4%
2019 46.91 469th 917 48.9%
2024 52.51 311th 668 53.4%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Rocky Comfort Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Rocky Comfort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.66 463rd 619 25.2%
2007 47.21 371st 624 40.5%
2008 46.93 381st 624 38.9%
2009 42.81 404th 601 32.8%
2010 29.07 536th 614 12.7%
2011 62.05 232nd 625 62.9%
2012 54.14 304th 623 51.2%
2013 61.34 229th 649 64.7%
2014 42.93 403rd 633 36.3%
2015 30.38 452nd 585 22.7%
2017 60.63 194th 568 65.8%
2018 76.18 80th 552 85.5%
2019 87.59 33rd 587 94.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rocky Comfort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.73 15th 422 96.4%
2019 87.46 15th 482 96.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Rocky Comfort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.14 135th 479 71.8%
2019 74.79 80th 527 84.8%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Rocky Comfort 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 187 187
1992 187 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1993 234 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 236
1994 226 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1995 214 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1996 214 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1997 196 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1998 219 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1999 208 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2000 194 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 195
2001 213 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2002 202 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 206
2003 202 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 206
2004 213 0 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 220
2005 230 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2006 246 0 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2007 218 0 19 3 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2008 225 0 14 1 1 n/a n/a 0 241
2009 210 0 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2010 214 3 9 0 2 n/a n/a 0 228
2011 198 0 14 2 2 0 0 0 216
2012 177 0 15 1 5 0 2 0 200
2013 167 0 10 5 3 0 2 0 187
2014 169 0 10 3 3 0 3 0 188
2015 190 0 8 4 2 0 5 0 209
2016 175 0 15 2 3 0 2 0 197
2017 153 0 8 4 5 0 2 0 172
2018 162 0 7 7 8 0 3 0 187
2019 178 0 6 7 6 0 3 0 200
2020 165 0 11 2 6 0 5 0 189
2021 143 0 13 1 3 0 3 0 163
2022 143 1 16 2 2 0 3 0 167
2023 159 0 16 5 1 3 2 0 186
2024 163 0 13 6 1 2 3 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 Rocky Comfort Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 187 11.2 16.6 n/a
1992 187 12.4 15.0 35.8
1993 236 11.6 20.3 36.9
1994 228 12.1 18.8 50.4
1995 214 13.6 15.7 70.6
1996 214 13.6 15.7 70.6
1997 196 13.5 14.5 43.9
1998 219 14.8 14.8 46.6
1999 209 14.7 14.2 50.7
2000 195 14.0 13.9 49.2
2001 213 15.0 14.2 60.1
2002 206 16.5 12.5 55.3
2003 206 16.5 12.5 55.3
2004 220 16.9 13.0 65.9
2005 234 16.3 14.4 62.4
2006 259 18.4 14.1 66.4
2007 240 17.8 13.5 68.8
2008 241 20.2 11.9 63.9
2009 221 20.4 10.8 70.1
2010 228 19.5 11.6 72.8
2011 216 18.4 11.6 78.7
2012 200 18.2 10.9 69.5
2013 187 18.7 9.9 75.9
2014 188 17.2 10.9 63.3
2015 209 16.0 13.0 64.1
2016 197 17.0 11.5 62.9
2017 172 15.4 11.1 58.1
2018 187 14.5 12.8 60.4
2019 200 14.6 13.6 61.5
2020 189 15.0 12.6 59.3
2021 163 16.1 10.1 52.8
2022 167 14.0 11.9 52.1
2023 186 15.0 12.4 53.2
2024 188 15.4 12.1 56.4

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 Rocky Comfort Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 187 11.2 16.6 n/a
1992 187 12.4 15.0 35.8
1993 236 11.6 20.3 36.9
1994 228 12.1 18.8 50.4
1995 214 13.6 15.7 70.6
1996 214 13.6 15.7 70.6
1997 196 13.5 14.5 43.9
1998 219 14.8 14.8 46.6
1999 209 14.7 14.2 50.7
2000 195 14.0 13.9 49.2
2001 213 15.0 14.2 60.1
2002 206 16.5 12.5 55.3
2003 206 16.5 12.5 55.3
2004 220 16.9 13.0 65.9
2005 234 16.3 14.4 62.4
2006 259 18.4 14.1 66.4
2007 240 17.8 13.5 68.8
2008 241 20.2 11.9 63.9
2009 221 20.4 10.8 70.1
2010 228 19.5 11.6 72.8
2011 216 18.4 11.6 78.7
2012 200 18.2 10.9 69.5
2013 187 18.7 9.9 75.9
2014 188 17.2 10.9 63.3
2015 209 16.0 13.0 64.1
2016 197 17.0 11.5 62.9
2017 172 15.4 11.1 58.1
2018 187 14.5 12.8 60.4
2019 200 14.6 13.6 61.5
2020 189 15.0 12.6 59.3
2021 163 16.1 10.1 52.8
2022 167 14.0 11.9 52.1
2023 186 15.0 12.4 53.2
2024 188 15.4 12.1 56.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rocky Comfort Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $90 (1.2%) $7,318 (98.8%) $7,409
2020 $754 (8.9%) $7,676 (91.1%) $8,430
2021 $317 (3.4%) $9,113 (96.6%) $9,430
2022 $991 (9.9%) $8,990 (90.1%) $9,981

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rocky Comfort 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rocky Comfort Elementary)52.968.2
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McDonald County R-I)51.731.8
 19.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Comfort Elementary)64.772.7
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (McDonald County R-I)49.243.6
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.741.4
 7.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Comfort Elementary)44.491.7
 47.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (McDonald County R-I)56.342.6
 13.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.344.3
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students200186
 7%
African American00
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian616
 166.7%
Hispanic75
 28.6%
Pacific Islander03
White178159
 10.7%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.5%53.2%
 8.3%

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Rocky Comfort Elementary ranks 289th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Rocky Comfort Elementary are 87% White, 7% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Rocky Comfort Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : McDonald County High

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended Rocky Comfort Elementary.


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