Is Purdy Elementary a good school?

Purdy Elementary ranks 407 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Purdy Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 304 students attended Purdy Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Purdy Elementary?

Students at Purdy Elementary are 59% White, 35% Hispanic, 6% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Purdy Elementary attend?

Students who attend Purdy Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Purdy High

Purdy Elementary

Summary:

Purdy Elementary is a public elementary school serving 350 students in grades K-6 in Purdy, Missouri, which is part of the Purdy R-II school district. The school has shown mixed academic performance, with some areas of strength and others that need improvement.

Purdy Elementary has outperformed the state average in 4th grade math and 6th grade math, but underperformed in 5th grade math and 5th grade science. In English Language Arts, the school has underperformed the state average in 6th grade. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 407 out of 906 schools in 2023-2024 to 682 out of 901 schools in 2020-2021. Purdy Elementary has also shown varying performance for different student subgroups, with its Hispanic and White students performing below the state average, while its English Language Learner and low socioeconomic status students performing closer to the state average.

Compared to nearby schools like Central Elementary and Cassville Intermediate, Purdy Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with those schools having higher proficiency rates in math and English Language Arts. Purdy Elementary also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate and a higher percentage of students from low-income families, as indicated by its free and reduced lunch rate, than some nearby schools like Pate Early Childhood Center and Verona Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-6

201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734-0248

(417) 442-3217

District: Purdy R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
407^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,534

Students who attend Purdy Elementary usually attend:

High:

Purdy High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 304

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.6%

Hispanic:

34.9%

Asian:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Purdy Elementary ranks better than 55.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.17. (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 (58.6%), Hispanic (34.9%), Asian (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Purdy Elementary is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare Purdy Elementary employs 28.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Purdy Elementary is $11,534.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Purdy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Purdy Elementary 407^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Purdy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Purdy R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Purdy R-II 255^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Purdy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Purdy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	28.34	880^th	1074	18.1%
2007	33.41	842^nd	1080	22.0%
2008	34.47	835^th	1084	23.0%
2009	21.11	917^th	1053	12.9%
2010	40.06	728^th	1066	31.7%
2011	44.77	679^th	1088	37.6%
2012	46.07	663^rd	1085	38.9%
2013	34.71	826^th	1108	25.5%
2014	17.75	965^th	1089	11.4%
2015	18.95	915^th	1058	13.5%
2016	28.81	671^st	865	22.4%
2017	45.17	598^th	1032	42.1%
2018	39.85	656^th	1045	37.2%
2019	27.53	818^th	1052	22.2%
2021	27.03	682^nd	901	24.3%
2022	34.38	613^th	908	32.5%
2023	41.36	549^th	898	38.9%
2024	54.17	407^th	906	55.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Purdy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.50	23^rd	50	54.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Purdy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	39.23	590^th	887	33.5%
2019	41.38	580^th	907	36.1%
2021	34.05	388^th	574	32.4%
2022	32.85	375^th	532	29.5%
2023	38.11	391^st	611	36.0%
2024	53.88	249^th	625	60.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Purdy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	26.15	84^th	105	20.0%
2019	38.60	80^th	120	33.3%
2021	34.99	28^th	42	33.3%

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Rank History for White students at Purdy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	36.65	571^st	898	36.4%
2019	24.96	756^th	917	17.6%
2021	26.33	541^st	691	21.7%
2022	25.15	541^st	675	19.9%
2023	29.37	499^th	673	25.9%
2024	43.18	381^st	668	43.0%

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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 Purdy 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	302	302
1992	295	0	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	301
1993	328	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
1994	316	0	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1995	310	0	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
1996	310	0	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
1997	306	0	0	20	6	n/a	n/a	0	332
1998	325	0	0	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	356
1999	291	2	0	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	319
2000	337	0	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
2001	324	0	2	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
2002	308	1	3	68	4	n/a	n/a	0	384
2003	308	1	3	68	4	n/a	n/a	0	384
2004	273	4	15	58	4	n/a	n/a	0	354
2005	254	0	9	54	2	n/a	n/a	0	319
2006	264	3	20	60	3	n/a	n/a	0	350
2007	259	1	13	65	3	n/a	n/a	0	341
2008	237	4	6	69	2	n/a	n/a	0	318
2009	181	4	7	48	1	n/a	n/a	0	241
2010	182	1	10	64	1	n/a	n/a	0	258
2011	178	3	7	60	3	0	0	0	251
2012	172	1	6	51	1	0	4	0	235
2013	176	0	9	56	2	0	5	0	248
2014	198	0	11	78	1	0	10	0	298
2015	196	0	12	93	4	0	13	0	318
2016	175	0	9	85	3	0	13	0	285
2017	144	0	11	14	2	74	1	0	246
2018	176	0	7	66	1	14	6	0	270
2019	230	0	10	121	2	0	5	0	368
2020	224	0	8	122	0	3	4	0	361
2021	206	0	14	118	0	1	1	0	340
2022	211	0	15	117	0	0	1	0	344
2023	212	0	15	119	4	0	0	0	350
2024	178	1	17	106	0	0	2	0	304

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 Purdy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	302	20.1	15.0	n/a
1992	301	21.1	14.2	65.1
1993	333	21.5	15.5	53.2
1994	330	22.0	15.0	62.1
1995	329	20.1	16.4	61.1
1996	329	20.1	16.4	61.1
1997	332	22.1	15.0	36.1
1998	356	23.6	15.1	36
1999	319	18.6	17.2	48.6
2000	374	20.6	18.2	45.7
2001	371	27.4	13.5	48.2
2002	384	25.5	15.1	51.6
2003	384	25.5	15.1	51.6
2004	354	27.7	12.8	56.5
2005	319	27.3	11.7	58.3
2006	350	26.9	13.0	62.6
2007	341	25.9	13.2	62.2
2008	318	25.8	12.3	54.1
2009	241	20.4	11.8	60.2
2010	258	21.4	12.0	59.3
2011	251	6.1	40.6	63.3
2012	235	19.6	11.9	71.5
2013	248	17.7	13.9	67.7
2014	298	17.1	17.3	66.1
2015	318	20.0	15.9	63.2
2016	285	19.0	15.0	37.9
2017	246	11.0	22.2	71.5
2018	270	20.7	13.0	62.6
2019	368	27.7	13.2	58.7
2020	361	27.9	12.9	65.7
2021	340	26.2	12.9	62.1
2022	344	26.3	13.0	57.3
2023	350	27.0	12.9	59.4
2024	304	28.6	10.5	64.8

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 Purdy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	302	20.1	15.0	n/a
1992	301	21.1	14.2	65.1
1993	333	21.5	15.5	53.2
1994	330	22.0	15.0	62.1
1995	329	20.1	16.4	61.1
1996	329	20.1	16.4	61.1
1997	332	22.1	15.0	36.1
1998	356	23.6	15.1	36
1999	319	18.6	17.2	48.6
2000	374	20.6	18.2	45.7
2001	371	27.4	13.5	48.2
2002	384	25.5	15.1	51.6
2003	384	25.5	15.1	51.6
2004	354	27.7	12.8	56.5
2005	319	27.3	11.7	58.3
2006	350	26.9	13.0	62.6
2007	341	25.9	13.2	62.2
2008	318	25.8	12.3	54.1
2009	241	20.4	11.8	60.2
2010	258	21.4	12.0	59.3
2011	251	6.1	40.6	63.3
2012	235	19.6	11.9	71.5
2013	248	17.7	13.9	67.7
2014	298	17.1	17.3	66.1
2015	318	20.0	15.9	63.2
2016	285	19.0	15.0	37.9
2017	246	11.0	22.2	71.5
2018	270	20.7	13.0	62.6
2019	368	27.7	13.2	58.7
2020	361	27.9	12.9	65.7
2021	340	26.2	12.9	62.1
2022	344	26.3	13.0	57.3
2023	350	27.0	12.9	59.4
2024	304	28.6	10.5	64.8

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 Purdy Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$566 (5.9%)	$9,083 (94.1%)	$9,649
2020	$994 (11.8%)	$7,421 (88.2%)	$8,416
2021	$983 (10.9%)	$8,019 (89.1%)	$9,002
2022	$1,607 (13.9%)	$9,927 (86.1%)	$11,534

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Purdy 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 818^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 549^th of 898 Elementary schools	16.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Purdy Elementary)	31.7	33.9	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Purdy R-II)	31.7	33.9	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Purdy Elementary)	40.9	54	13.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Purdy R-II)	40.9	54	13.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Purdy Elementary)	43.2	47.8	4.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Purdy R-II)	43.2	47.8	4.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Purdy Elementary)	35.1	24.5	10.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Purdy R-II)	35.1	24.5	10.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Purdy Elementary)	17.5	24.5	7%
5th Grade Science (Purdy R-II)	17.5	24.5	7%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Purdy Elementary)	36.8	35.9	0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Purdy R-II)	36.8	35.9	0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Purdy Elementary)	17.6	27.5	9.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Purdy R-II)	17.6	27.5	9.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Purdy Elementary)	41.2	35	6.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Purdy R-II)	41.2	35	6.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	368	350	4.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	10	15	50%
Hispanic	121	119	1.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	230	212	7.8%
Two or More Races	5	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.7%	59.4%	0.7%

Schools Near Purdy 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 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Purdy Elementary	Public	K-6	201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr	Purdy	65734	Barry County	Purdy R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 442-3217	304	29	10.5	64.8%	178 (58.6%)	1 (0.3%)	106 (34.9%)	17 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	54.2	407^th of 906 public elementary schools	55.1%		41.4	549^th of 898 public elementary schools	38.9%	142		54.3	36.0	44.0		28.3					34.0			$11,534	$1,607	$9,927
Purdy Early Learning Center	Public	PK	201 Gabby Gibbons Dr	Purdy	65734	Barry County	Purdy R-II	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 442-3216	37	2	18.5	59.5%	24 (64.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (32.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.7%)								(n/a)
Monett Elementary	Public	1-3	601 Learning Lane	Monett	65708	Barry County	Monett R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 235-3411	497	37	13.3	70.6%	247 (49.7%)	0 (0.0%)	220 (44.3%)	15 (3.0%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	9 (1.8%)								(n/a)	35.0							40.3						$12,664	$3,382	$9,282
Monett Intermediate	Public	4-5	711 9th St	Monett	65708	Barry County	Monett R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 235-6151	312	21	15.0	68.3%	155 (49.7%)	1 (0.3%)	131 (42.0%)	11 (3.5%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.2%)	62.8	320^th of 906 public elementary schools	64.7%		50.2	454^th of 898 public elementary schools	49.4%	134		44.4	47.6			42.7			45.2	51.5				$9,884	$2,193	$7,692
Monett Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	1007 6th Street	Monett	65708	Barry County	Monett R-I	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 354-2168	266	21	12.4	72.2%	134 (50.4%)	2 (0.8%)	111 (41.7%)	14 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.1%)								(n/a)
Wheaton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	116 McCall	Wheaton	64874	Barry County	Wheaton R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 652-7240	247	19	12.7	63.2%	181 (73.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	42 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.9%)	13.2	801^st of 906 public elementary schools	11.6%		9.6	826^th of 898 public elementary schools	8.0%	25	3.9	31.2	17.5			14.8		19.3		12.3	18.3			$9,126	$256	$8,870
Cassville Intermediate	Public	3-5	1501 Main St	Cassville	65625	Barry County	Cassville R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 847-4010	391	30	12.9	57.5%	331 (84.7%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (5.4%)	9 (2.3%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.0%)	21 (5.4%)	62.9	318^th of 906 public elementary schools	64.9%		72.5	213^th of 898 public elementary schools	76.3%	105	46.5	47.3	33.7			48.4		50.3	52.6	45.0				$10,093	$319	$9,773
Eunice Thomas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1501 Main St	Cassville	65625	Barry County	Cassville R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 847-2445	454	32	14.3	62.3%	397 (87.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	37 (8.1%)								(n/a)														$10,945	$228	$10,717
Exeter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	101 Locust St	Exeter	65647	Barry County	Exeter R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 835-2922	228	17	13.2	74.6%	200 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	17 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	21	720^th of 906 public elementary schools	20.5%		16.7	761^st of 898 public elementary schools	15.3%	41			14.9	33.4	26.2	33.4	12.6	31.3	19.3	18.6	8.4	27.0	16.7	$8,775	$1,417	$7,358
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Gibbs Ave	Pierce City	65723	Lawrence County	Pierce City R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 476-2255	352	26	13.5	54.3%	309 (87.8%)	5 (1.4%)	21 (6.0%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	2 (0.6%)	58.2	369^th of 906 public elementary schools	59.3%		54.3	404^th of 898 public elementary schools	55.0%	35	34.5	36.7	50.8			62.1		41.7	38.7	47.1				$10,248	$3,189	$7,059

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