Reeds Spring Elementary

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Reeds Spring Elementary ranks 455 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Reeds Spring Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 2-4 in the Reeds Spring R-IV school district, with 358 students located in Reeds Spring, Missouri. While the school has been consistently ranked in the middle range of Missouri elementary schools, it faces some unique challenges compared to nearby schools.

One key area of concern is Reeds Spring Elementary's relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.8% to 30.6% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of some nearby schools like Kirbyville Elementary (10.5%) and Galena-Abesville Elementary (7.8%). Additionally, the school's test scores in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) for 3rd and 4th grades have been mixed compared to the state and district averages, with some areas of strength and others where the school has underperformed.

Reeds Spring Elementary also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.72% to 68.18% in recent years, which is higher than the rates of some nearby schools like Crane Elementary (60.32%). However, the school has seen an increase in spending per student, from $9,521 in 2018-2019 to $11,539 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the spending per student at Crane Elementary ($9,193) but lower than the spending at some other nearby schools like Shell Knob Elementary ($24,688).

Detail:

Public 2-4

300 Wolves Ln
Reeds Spring, MO 65737-9796

(417) 272-1735

District: Reeds Spring R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
455^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,539

Students who attend Reeds Spring Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Reeds Spring Intermediate
	Reeds Spring Middle
High:	Reeds Spring High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 348

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.2%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Reeds Spring Elementary ranks worse than 50.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.71. (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 (86.2%), Hispanic (7.5%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Reeds Spring Elementary employs 32.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reeds Spring Elementary is $11,539.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Reeds Spring Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Reeds Spring Elementary 455^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Reeds Spring Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Rank History for Reeds Spring Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Reeds Spring Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	46.72	611^th	1074	43.1%
2007	49.37	583^rd	1080	46.0%
2008	63.26	329^th	1084	69.6%
2009	55.82	463^rd	1053	56.0%
2010	55.90	469^th	1066	56.0%
2011	53.37	552^nd	1088	49.3%
2012	62.54	410^th	1085	62.2%
2013	54.39	522^nd	1108	52.9%
2014	47.08	621^st	1089	43.0%
2015	46.33	616^th	1058	41.8%
2016	58.90	380^th	865	56.1%
2017	59.46	410^th	1032	60.3%
2018	56.43	446^th	1045	57.3%
2019	53.89	479^th	1052	54.5%
2021	35.33	608^th	901	32.5%
2022	47.67	480^th	908	47.1%
2023	53.14	417^th	898	53.6%
2024	49.71	455^th	906	49.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Reeds Spring Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.79	49^th	101	51.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Reeds Spring Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	63.96	239^th	887	73.1%
2019	52.99	389^th	907	57.1%
2021	47.87	272^nd	574	52.6%
2022	77.41	65^th	532	87.8%
2023	68.00	124^th	611	79.7%
2024	54.96	236^th	625	62.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Reeds Spring Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	19.58	242^nd	302	19.9%
2021	12.96	79^th	81	2.5%
2022	18.39	101^st	103	1.9%

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Rank History for White students at Reeds Spring Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	42.66	523^rd	898	41.8%
2019	40.82	551^st	917	39.9%
2021	18.13	597^th	691	13.6%
2022	28.28	512^th	675	24.1%
2023	34.95	447^th	673	33.6%
2024	35.20	452^nd	668	32.3%

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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

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, December 30, 2013

We just moved to this district, and my daughter is in 2nd grade. She is attending Reeds Spring Elementary and has done wonderful here. Her teacher calls me or emails me when she notices my daughter is struggling with subjects. I love that she notifies me when she sees this. It shows that she is seeing the areas that my daughter is needing help in and letting me aware of the issues. As well the principle is wonderful. She is on top of what is going on with her kids and helps them strive to do their best. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Reeds Spring Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	474	3	6	6	5	n/a	n/a	494
2005	448	3	4	5	3	n/a	n/a	463
2006	434	3	6	8	4	n/a	n/a	455
2007	425	7	5	8	6	n/a	n/a	451
2008	453	5	6	12	4	n/a	n/a	480
2009	476	3	2	11	2	n/a	n/a	494
2010	465	3	1	10	4	n/a	n/a	483
2011	450	0	3	15	5	0	0	473
2012	390	3	3	23	5	0	1	425
2013	365	2	6	20	2	0	1	396
2014	364	3	4	18	4	0	8	401
2015	350	3	4	15	6	0	6	384
2016	335	1	2	11	7	0	5	361
2017	364	0	1	7	3	0	4	379
2018	363	0	0	18	0	0	9	390
2019	364	1	1	18	0	0	13	397
2020	330	1	2	16	0	0	16	365
2021	318	1	4	11	5	1	12	352
2022	311	1	2	13	4	1	12	344
2023	314	3	0	22	5	1	13	358
2024	300	4	0	26	5	0	13	348

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 Reeds Spring Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	494	30.8	16.0	57.7
2005	463	31.1	14.9	60
2006	455	32.2	14.1	60.7
2007	451	31.1	14.5	57.6
2008	480	34.7	13.8	57.3
2009	494	36.5	13.5	59.7
2010	483	36.1	13.3	65.2
2011	473	34.0	13.8	68.3
2012	425	29.1	14.5	68
2013	396	31.1	12.7	69.7
2014	401	29.9	13.3	69.6
2015	384	29.0	13.2	71.1
2016	361	29.0	12.4	69.8
2017	379	28.9	13.0	72.8
2018	390	30.2	12.9	67.7
2019	397	31.1	12.7	69.5
2020	365	28.5	12.7	70.4
2021	352	29.1	12.0	68.2
2022	344	30.1	11.4	58.7
2023	358	32.6	10.9	62
2024	348	32.2	10.7	59.8

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 Reeds Spring Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	494	30.8	16.0	57.7
2005	463	31.1	14.9	60
2006	455	32.2	14.1	60.7
2007	451	31.1	14.5	57.6
2008	480	34.7	13.8	57.3
2009	494	36.5	13.5	59.7
2010	483	36.1	13.3	65.2
2011	473	34.0	13.8	68.3
2012	425	29.1	14.5	68
2013	396	31.1	12.7	69.7
2014	401	29.9	13.3	69.6
2015	384	29.0	13.2	71.1
2016	361	29.0	12.4	69.8
2017	379	28.9	13.0	72.8
2018	390	30.2	12.9	67.7
2019	397	31.1	12.7	69.5
2020	365	28.5	12.7	70.4
2021	352	29.1	12.0	68.2
2022	344	30.1	11.4	58.7
2023	358	32.6	10.9	62
2024	348	32.2	10.7	59.8

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 Reeds Spring Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$793 (8.3%)	$8,729 (91.7%)	$9,521
2020	$900 (9.3%)	$8,814 (90.7%)	$9,714
2021	$1,515 (14.4%)	$9,002 (85.6%)	$10,517
2022	$1,577 (13.7%)	$9,962 (86.3%)	$11,539

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Reeds Spring 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 479^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 417^th of 898 Elementary schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Reeds Spring Elementary)	52.5	33.9	18.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Reeds Spring R-IV)	52.5	33.9	18.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reeds Spring Elementary)	48	37.4	10.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reeds Spring R-IV)	48	37.4	10.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Reeds Spring Elementary)	47.6	52.2	4.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Reeds Spring R-IV)	47.6	52.2	4.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Reeds Spring Elementary)	48.3	47.9	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Reeds Spring R-IV)	48.3	47.9	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	397	358	9.8%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	5
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	18	22	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	364	314	13.7%
Two or More Races	13	13
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.5%	62%	7.5%

Schools Near Reeds Spring 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	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Reeds Spring Elementary	Public	2-4	300 Wolves Ln	Reeds Spring	65737	Stone County	Reeds Spring R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 272-1735	348	32	10.7	59.8%	300 (86.2%)	4 (1.1%)	26 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	49.7	455^th of 906 public elementary schools	49.8%		53.1	417^th of 898 public elementary schools	53.6%	38	42.0	49.1				30.6	45.0				$11,539	$1,577	$9,962
Reeds Spring Primary	Public	PK, KG-1	257 Elementary Rd	Reeds Spring	65737	Stone County	Reeds Spring R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 272-3241	319	28	11.2	54.9%	266 (83.4%)	3 (0.9%)	21 (6.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.8%)								(n/a)											$17,086	$1,660	$15,426
Galena-Abesville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	54 Medical Springs Rd	Galena	65656	Stone County	Galena R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 357-6378	216	22	9.7	62.0%	195 (90.3%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.6%)	17.7	749^th of 906 public elementary schools	17.3%		17.6	751^st of 898 public elementary schools	16.4%	2		27.7	15.2	7.5	30.4		24.3		14.9		$11,332	$1,181	$10,151
Buchanan Elementary	Public	K-3	1000 Buchanan Road	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 243-2530	606	45	13.5	57.1%	493 (81.4%)	7 (1.2%)	58 (9.6%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.4%)								(n/a)	61.4					58.8					$9,927	$784	$9,143
Cedar Ridge Elementary	Public	1-3	396 Cedar Ridge Dr	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 334-5135	494	39	12.5	74.1%	309 (62.6%)	25 (5.1%)	116 (23.5%)	13 (2.6%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.1%)								(n/a)	41.1					43.1					$11,734	$1,695	$10,039
Cedar Ridge Primary	Public	PK-K	402 Cedar Ridge Dr	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 336-1887	381	35	10.9	76.1%	252 (66.1%)	17 (4.5%)	86 (22.6%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.9%)								(n/a)											$16,024	$505	$15,519
Hollister Early Childhood Center	Public	PK, KG-1	1792 State Hwy Bb	Hollister	65672	Taney County	Hollister R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 243-4015	195	19	10.5	65.6%	153 (78.5%)	5 (2.6%)	29 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)								(n/a)											$16,008	$2,962	$13,047
Hollister Elementary	Public	2-5	1794 State Hwy Bb	Hollister	65672	Taney County	Hollister R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 243-4025	396	28	14.3	67.2%	301 (76.0%)	6 (1.5%)	63 (15.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (5.8%)	46.6	490^th of 906 public elementary schools	45.9%		58.6	368^th of 898 public elementary schools	59.0%	122	42.6	40.4	38.3		39.9	34.4	29.7	38.6			$11,079	$1,975	$9,104
Kirbyville Elementary	Public	K-3	4278 State Hwy 76 E	Kirbyville	65679	Taney County	Kirbyville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 334-2757	107	11	9.5	59.8%	91 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)								(n/a)	32.3					28.7					$11,623	$1,706	$9,917
Shell Knob Elementary	Public	K-8	24400 State Hwy 39	Shell Knob	65747	Barry County	Shell Knob 78	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 858-6743	114	19	6.0	100.0%	106 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.3%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)					25.1					22.3	$24,688	$2,394	$22,293

Frequently Asked Questions about Reeds Spring Elementary

How many students attend Reeds Spring Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 348 students attended Reeds Spring Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Reeds Spring Elementary?

Students at Reeds Spring Elementary are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Reeds Spring Elementary attend?

Students who attend Reeds Spring Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Reeds Spring Intermediate
Middle : Reeds Spring Middle
High : Reeds Spring High

Is Reeds Spring Elementary a good school?

Reeds Spring Elementary ranks 455^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Reeds Spring Elementary in?

Reeds Spring R-IV

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