Oak Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Oak Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school located in Oak Ridge, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 167 students. The school is part of the Oak Ridge R-VI school district, which is ranked 347 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oak Ridge Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its surrounding schools in standardized test scores for Math and English Language Arts (ELA) across grades 3-5. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25% of 3rd graders at Oak Ridge Elementary were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 40.8%. Similarly, only 15% were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 41.6%. The nearby schools, such as Clippard Elementary, Meadow Heights Elementary, and the Jackson R-II district schools, generally outperform Oak Ridge Elementary in academic achievement.

Oak Ridge Elementary has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.4% to 12.1% in recent years, which is higher than the state average. In comparison, nearby schools like Altenburg Elementary and Meadow Heights Elementary have lower chronic absenteeism rates, around 5-9%. Additionally, Oak Ridge Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 35.93% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Clippard Elementary (0.64%) and Meadow Heights Elementary (59.07%), but lower than some of the Jackson R-II district schools, such as South Elementary (53.79%) and Millersville Attendance Center (54.55%).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4198 State Hwy E
Oak Ridge, MO 63769-0010

(573) 266-3232

District: Oak Ridge R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
793^rd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,324

Students who attend Oak Ridge Elementary usually attend:

High:

Oak Ridge High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 151

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.7%

African American:

0.7%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oak Ridge Elementary ranks worse than 87.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.66. (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 (98.7%), African American (0.7%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Ridge Elementary is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Oak Ridge Elementary employs 12.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Ridge Elementary is $9,324.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oak Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Ridge Elementary 793^rd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Oak Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Oak Ridge R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Ridge R-VI 347^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oak Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Oak Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	38.82	744^th	1074	30.7%
2007	57.84	428^th	1080	60.4%
2008	51.27	539^th	1084	50.3%
2009	60.07	400^th	1053	62.0%
2010	49.42	588^th	1066	44.8%
2011	56.68	493^rd	1088	54.7%
2012	50.30	600^th	1085	44.7%
2013	58.67	460^th	1108	58.5%
2014	63.84	353^rd	1089	67.6%
2015	67.05	323^rd	1058	69.5%
2016	56.23	410^th	865	52.6%
2017	46.56	584^th	1032	43.4%
2018	40.24	652^nd	1045	37.6%
2019	30.63	786^th	1052	25.3%
2021	21.79	716^th	901	20.5%
2022	18.00	759^th	908	16.4%
2023	9.79	822^nd	898	8.5%
2024	13.66	793^rd	906	12.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oak Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	40.48	576^th	887	35.1%
2019	48.06	463^rd	907	49.0%

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Rank History for White students at Oak Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	29.33	682^nd	898	24.1%
2019	19.93	818^th	917	10.8%
2021	11.64	639^th	691	7.5%
2022	8.57	647^th	675	4.1%
2023	3.36	670^th	673	0.4%
2024	5.53	662^nd	668	0.9%

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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 Oak Ridge 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	175	175
1992	167	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1993	156	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
1994	168	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1995	175	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
1996	175	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
1997	174	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	174
1998	171	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
1999	170	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
2000	205	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
2001	208	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
2002	209	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
2003	209	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
2004	198	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
2005	195	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2006	172	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
2007	176	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
2008	169	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
2009	162	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2010	166	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
2011	170	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	170
2012	177	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	178
2013	184	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	184
2014	199	0	2	0	0	1	0	0	202
2015	195	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	195
2016	198	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	199
2017	217	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	218
2018	212	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	214
2019	217	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	219
2020	211	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	214
2021	184	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	186
2022	192	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	193
2023	167	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	167
2024	149	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	151

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 Oak Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	175	11.6	15.0	n/a
1992	168	12.5	13.4	47
1993	156	11.6	13.4	55.1
1994	168	11.8	14.2	50
1995	175	11.6	15.1	57.7
1996	175	11.6	15.1	57.7
1997	174	11.9	14.6	21.3
1998	171	12.3	13.9	22.2
1999	170	11.3	15.0	31.8
2000	205	15.3	13.4	27.3
2001	208	15.3	13.6	42.8
2002	209	16.5	12.7	36.4
2003	209	16.5	12.7	36.4
2004	198	13.0	15.2	44.9
2005	195	13.8	14.1	46.2
2006	172	16.3	10.6	40.7
2007	176	15.1	11.7	36.9
2008	169	16.4	10.3	43.8
2009	162	14.3	11.3	48.8
2010	166	13.6	12.2	46.4
2011	170	13.9	12.1	38.8
2012	178	14.0	12.6	41
2013	184	15.1	12.1	44.6
2014	202	15.9	12.6	46
2015	195	17.0	11.4	45.1
2016	199	17.0	11.7	48.7
2017	218	18.3	11.8	47.7
2018	214	19.7	10.8	49.1
2019	219	19.9	10.9	51.6
2020	214	18.1	11.7	44.4
2021	186	12.7	14.6	40.3
2022	193	10.6	18.2	29.5
2023	167	14.8	11.2	35.9
2024	151	12.6	11.8	39.1

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 Oak Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	175	11.6	15.0	n/a
1992	168	12.5	13.4	47
1993	156	11.6	13.4	55.1
1994	168	11.8	14.2	50
1995	175	11.6	15.1	57.7
1996	175	11.6	15.1	57.7
1997	174	11.9	14.6	21.3
1998	171	12.3	13.9	22.2
1999	170	11.3	15.0	31.8
2000	205	15.3	13.4	27.3
2001	208	15.3	13.6	42.8
2002	209	16.5	12.7	36.4
2003	209	16.5	12.7	36.4
2004	198	13.0	15.2	44.9
2005	195	13.8	14.1	46.2
2006	172	16.3	10.6	40.7
2007	176	15.1	11.7	36.9
2008	169	16.4	10.3	43.8
2009	162	14.3	11.3	48.8
2010	166	13.6	12.2	46.4
2011	170	13.9	12.1	38.8
2012	178	14.0	12.6	41
2013	184	15.1	12.1	44.6
2014	202	15.9	12.6	46
2015	195	17.0	11.4	45.1
2016	199	17.0	11.7	48.7
2017	218	18.3	11.8	47.7
2018	214	19.7	10.8	49.1
2019	219	19.9	10.9	51.6
2020	214	18.1	11.7	44.4
2021	186	12.7	14.6	40.3
2022	193	10.6	18.2	29.5
2023	167	14.8	11.2	35.9
2024	151	12.6	11.8	39.1

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 Oak Ridge Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$107 (1.2%)	$9,121 (98.8%)	$9,228
2020	$727 (8.7%)	$7,622 (91.3%)	$8,349
2021	$1,248 (14.1%)	$7,608 (85.9%)	$8,857
2022	$1,743 (18.7%)	$7,581 (81.3%)	$9,324

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Ridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 786^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 822^nd of 898 Elementary schools	16.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oak Ridge Elementary)	23.1	6.9	16.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oak Ridge R-VI)	23.1	6.9	16.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oak Ridge Elementary)	34.6	13.8	20.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oak Ridge R-VI)	34.6	13.8	20.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oak Ridge Elementary)	20.7	23.3	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oak Ridge R-VI)	20.7	23.3	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Ridge Elementary)	20.7	10	10.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Ridge R-VI)	20.7	10	10.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Science (Oak Ridge Elementary)	37.1	29	8.1%
5th Grade Science (Oak Ridge R-VI)	37.1	29	8.1%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.6	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Ridge Elementary)	45.7	23.8	21.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Ridge R-VI)	45.7	23.8	21.9%
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	219	167	23.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	217	167	23%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.6%	35.9%	15.7%

Schools Near Oak Ridge 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
Oak Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4198 State Hwy E	Oak Ridge	63769	Cape Girardeau County	Oak Ridge R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 266-3232	151	13	11.8	39.1%	149 (98.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13.7	793^rd of 906 public elementary schools	12.5%		9.8	822^nd of 898 public elementary schools	8.5%	29	25.0	28.0	13.4	16.7	15.0	24.0	10.0	$9,324	$1,743	$7,581
Millersville Attendance Center	Public	K-2	377 State Hwy B	Millersville	63766	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-9585	36	4	8.8	55.6%	35 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$13,775	$487	$13,288
North Elementary	Public	K-4	10730 State Hwy W	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 243-9590	248	19	13.3	39.1%	234 (94.4%)	3 (1.2%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)								(n/a)	57.0				50.0			$11,508	$445	$11,063
Orchard Drive Elementary	Public	K-4	1402 Orchard Dr	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 243-9555	375	28	13.2	54.4%	346 (92.3%)	9 (2.4%)	7 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.1%)	65.4	297^th of 906 public elementary schools	67.2%		56.6	392^nd of 898 public elementary schools	56.3%	95	46.8	60.2			41.9			$10,493	$463	$10,030
West Lane Elementary	Public	K-4	338 N West Ln	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-9565	374	30	12.4	36.1%	355 (94.9%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	70.3	254^th of 906 public elementary schools	72.0%		68.9	260^th of 898 public elementary schools	71.0%	6	50.4	61.0			41.3	56.0		$12,579	$894	$11,686
Gordonville Attendance Center	Public	K-2	614 East Adams St	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-9580	43	4	10.8	23.3%	42 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)								(n/a)								$13,762	$480	$13,282
East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	455 N. Lacey Street	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-5271	739	48	15.4	29.9%	680 (92.0%)	18 (2.4%)	13 (1.8%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.6%)	93.5	33^rd of 906 public elementary schools	96.4%		81.9	131^st of 898 public elementary schools	85.4%	98	76.6	65.9			69.9			$14,915	$1,186	$13,730
South Elementary	Public	K-4	1701 S Hope St	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 243-9575	388	31	12.6	53.9%	339 (87.4%)	10 (2.6%)	17 (4.4%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	14 (3.6%)	55.3	394^th of 906 public elementary schools	56.5%		50	457^th of 898 public elementary schools	49.1%	63	45.3	48.6			40.7	42.0		$11,354	$573	$10,781
Altenburg Elementary	Public	K-8	8432 Main Street	Altenburg	63732	Cape Girardeau County	Altenburg 48	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 824-5857	98	12	8.3	28.6%	94 (95.9%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)								$14,318	$1,938	$12,380
Meadow Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14571 State Highway 72	Patton	63662	Bollinger County	Meadow Heights R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 866-2611	231	19	12.4	54.5%	229 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	54.7	399^th of 906 public elementary schools	56.0%		52.8	425^th of 898 public elementary schools	52.7%	26	39.9	70.9	34.5	21.9			46.8	$9,572	$2,100	$7,472

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Oak Ridge R-VI

What is the racial makeup of Oak Ridge Elementary?

Students at Oak Ridge Elementary are 99% White.

Is Oak Ridge Elementary a good school?

Oak Ridge Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.5% of Missouri elementary schools.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 151 students attended Oak Ridge Elementary.

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