McCulloch Elementary

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McCulloch Elementary ranks 138 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

McCulloch Elementary is a public elementary school in Republic, Missouri, serving 454 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Republic R-III School District, which is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

McCulloch Elementary is a standout school, consistently ranking in the top 15% of Missouri elementary schools over the past several years. The school's students outperform state and district averages on state assessments, with 61.7% of 3rd graders, 57.3% of 4th graders, and 69.8% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 40.8%, 44.4%, and 38.4%, respectively. McCulloch Elementary also excels in supporting students with special needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 14th and 19th out of Missouri elementary schools in these subgroups, respectively.

While McCulloch Elementary's academic performance is generally higher than nearby schools within the Republic R-III district, such as Schofield Elementary, Price Elementary, and Sweeny Elementary, its performance is notably stronger than nearby schools in the Springfield R-XII district, such as David Harrison Elementary and Jeffries Elementary. McCulloch Elementary's commitment to providing a quality education, as evidenced by its increased per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, has likely contributed to its success.

Detail:

Public K-5

234 E. Anderson
Republic, MO 65738-1300

(417) 732-3620

District: Republic R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
138^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,543

Students who attend McCulloch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Republic Middle
High:	Republic High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 449

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.5%

Two or more races:

8.0%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McCulloch Elementary ranks better than 84.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Republic R-III School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.92. (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 (85.5%), two or more races (8%), Hispanic (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCulloch Elementary is 12.3, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Republic R-III School District! (See more...)

Compare McCulloch Elementary employs 36.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCulloch Elementary is $10,543, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Republic R-III School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McCulloch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McCulloch Elementary 138^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See McCulloch Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Republic R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Republic R-III 24^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McCulloch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McCulloch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2013	49.36	613^th	1108	44.7%
2014	62.33	381^st	1089	65.0%
2015	69.60	293^rd	1058	72.3%
2016	59.72	369^th	865	57.3%
2017	72.88	246^th	1032	76.2%
2018	51.16	509^th	1045	51.3%
2019	62.85	364^th	1052	65.4%
2021	66.84	279^th	901	69.0%
2022	82.29	135^th	908	85.1%
2023	85.10	103^rd	898	88.5%
2024	81.92	138^th	906	84.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at McCulloch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.88	14^th	107	86.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McCulloch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	62.07	266^th	887	70.0%
2019	61.13	280^th	907	69.1%
2021	52.84	225^th	574	60.8%
2023	58.83	195^th	611	68.1%
2024	96.23	19^th	625	97.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at McCulloch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	46.35	172^nd	302	43.0%
2021	42.62	50^th	81	38.3%
2022	34.94	82^nd	103	20.4%

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Rank History for White students at McCulloch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	36.60	572^nd	898	36.3%
2019	45.54	483^rd	917	47.3%
2021	51.72	326^th	691	52.8%
2022	70.41	181^st	675	73.2%
2023	75.68	135^th	673	79.9%
2024	69.74	186^th	668	72.2%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 McCulloch Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	514	11	4	7	4	0	5	545
2012	499	7	5	19	6	0	13	549
2013	482	5	6	25	3	0	14	535
2014	427	6	7	19	2	0	16	477
2015	415	5	9	20	3	1	18	471
2016	413	6	9	20	2	1	14	465
2017	405	3	8	17	1	1	13	448
2018	432	2	8	17	1	1	20	481
2019	447	5	8	19	2	1	15	497
2020	387	2	7	16	0	1	18	431
2021	360	2	6	18	0	1	22	409
2022	379	5	6	21	0	1	21	433
2023	395	7	2	20	0	1	29	454
2024	384	4	1	23	1	0	36	449

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McCulloch Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	545	35.9	15.1	42.2
2012	549	37.1	14.7	40.6
2013	535	36.5	14.6	39.6
2014	477	32.3	14.7	43.2
2015	471	34.0	13.8	45
2016	465	33.0	14.0	39.1
2017	448	31.8	14.0	38.6
2018	481	32.8	14.6	40.1
2019	497	36.4	13.6	41.4
2020	431	33.2	12.9	35.3
2021	409	34.3	11.8	36.2
2022	433	34.1	12.6	33.7
2023	454	34.1	13.2	33.7
2024	449	36.2	12.3	35.2

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 McCulloch Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	545	35.9	15.1	42.2
2012	549	37.1	14.7	40.6
2013	535	36.5	14.6	39.6
2014	477	32.3	14.7	43.2
2015	471	34.0	13.8	45
2016	465	33.0	14.0	39.1
2017	448	31.8	14.0	38.6
2018	481	32.8	14.6	40.1
2019	497	36.4	13.6	41.4
2020	431	33.2	12.9	35.3
2021	409	34.3	11.8	36.2
2022	433	34.1	12.6	33.7
2023	454	34.1	13.2	33.7
2024	449	36.2	12.3	35.2

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 McCulloch Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$480 (5.6%)	$8,167 (94.5%)	$8,646
2020	$934 (9.9%)	$8,481 (90.1%)	$9,415
2021	$1,262 (11.8%)	$9,405 (88.2%)	$10,667
2022	$1,108 (10.5%)	$9,434 (89.5%)	$10,543

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McCulloch 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 364^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 103^rd of 898 Elementary schools	23.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (McCulloch Elementary)	47.9	58	10.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Republic R-III)	58.9	63.4	4.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McCulloch Elementary)	51.1	55.1	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Republic R-III)	54.5	57.9	3.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (McCulloch Elementary)	44.6	70.3	25.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Republic R-III)	65.4	65.1	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McCulloch Elementary)	42.2	62.2	20%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Republic R-III)	63.4	59.8	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (McCulloch Elementary)	61.3	72.7	11.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Republic R-III)	58.9	67.1	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (McCulloch Elementary)	56.3	50	6.3%
5th Grade Science (Republic R-III)	51.2	49.3	1.9%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McCulloch Elementary)	62.5	60.7	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Republic R-III)	56.2	59	2.8%
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	497	454	8.7%
African American	5	7	40%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	8	2	75%
Hispanic	19	20	5.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	447	395	11.6%
Two or More Races	15	29	93.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.4%	33.7%	7.7%

Schools Near McCulloch 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 7th 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
McCulloch Elementary	Public	K-5	234 E. Anderson	Republic	65738	Greene County	Republic R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 732-3620	449	36	12.3	35.2%	384 (85.5%)	4 (0.9%)	23 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.0%)	81.9	138^th of 906 public elementary schools	84.8%		85.1	103^rd of 898 public elementary schools	88.5%	35	61.7	57.3	69.8				56.0		48.4	60.7					$10,543	$1,108	$9,435
Schofield Elementary	Public	K-5	235 E. Anderson	Republic	65738	Greene County	Republic R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 732-3610	470	37	12.6	41.7%	404 (86.0%)	3 (0.6%)	34 (7.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (5.1%)	87.9	78^th of 906 public elementary schools	91.4%		81.9	132^nd of 898 public elementary schools	85.3%	54	71.2	71.0	57.8				47.7		67.4	73.3	60.2				$9,460	$872	$8,588
Price Elementary	Public	K-5	518 N Hampton Ave.	Republic	65738	Greene County	Republic R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 732-3690	491	38	12.8	40.9%	392 (79.8%)	12 (2.4%)	36 (7.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.6%)	83.2	124^th of 906 public elementary schools	86.3%		80.9	135^th of 898 public elementary schools	85.0%	11	61.6	56.3	62.7				47.6		60.4		61.1				$9,527	$853	$8,673
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	318 E. Hines St.	Republic	65738	Greene County	Republic R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 732-3605	241	16	15.1	28.6%	191 (79.3%)	5 (2.1%)	17 (7.1%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.4%)								(n/a)
Sweeny Elementary	Public	K-5	720 N. Main	Republic	65738	Greene County	Republic R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 732-3670	492	37	13.4	41.7%	409 (83.1%)	10 (2.0%)	31 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.3%)	88	76^th of 906 public elementary schools	91.6%		88.2	73^rd of 898 public elementary schools	91.9%	3	64.8	69.7	66.2				56.2		57.0	75.5	53.7				$10,016	$993	$9,023
Lyon Elementary	Public	K-5	201 E. Highway 174	Republic	65738	Greene County	Republic R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 732-3630	432	35	12.5	46.3%	350 (81.0%)	12 (2.8%)	27 (6.3%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (8.3%)	70.4	253^rd of 906 public elementary schools	72.1%		85.1	102^nd of 898 public elementary schools	88.6%	151	50.5	54.4	66.1				39.1		42.9	58.7	49.9				$10,552	$916	$9,636
Billings Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	118 W Mt Vernon	Billings	65610	Christian County	Billings R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 744-2552	252	19	13.5	46.8%	231 (91.7%)	10 (4.0%)	8 (3.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.9	806^th of 906 public elementary schools	11.0%		22.8	720^th of 898 public elementary schools	19.8%	86		14.4	11.2	8.4						19.1	27.9	12.6			$11,873	$1,795	$10,078
Clever Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	103 S Public Ave.	Clever	65631	Christian County	Clever R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 743-4815	885	68	13.0	33.2%	836 (94.5%)	8 (0.9%)	16 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	20 (2.3%)	65.4	296^th of 906 public elementary schools	67.3%		53.5	414^th of 898 public elementary schools	53.9%	118	57.9	53.6	39.4	23.0	46.5	32.9	47.1	39.7	54.7	50.4	51.5		38.3	49.4	$9,336	$914	$8,421
McBride Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	5005 S Farm Rd 135	Springfield	65810	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-4500	385	28	14.0	26.2%	297 (77.1%)	18 (4.7%)	28 (7.3%)	15 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.5%)	78	165^th of 906 public elementary schools	81.8%		88.3	72^nd of 898 public elementary schools	92.0%	93	50.5	63.4							53.0						$13,206	$2,899	$10,307
David Harrison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	3055 W Kildee Lane	Springfield	65810	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-5800	339	23	15.0	45.7%	250 (73.7%)	17 (5.0%)	27 (8.0%)	18 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	22 (6.5%)	88.2	71^st of 906 public elementary schools	92.2%		78	161^st of 898 public elementary schools	82.1%	90	54.7	66.0							61.8	76.2					$13,167	$2,204	$10,964

Frequently Asked Questions about McCulloch Elementary

How many students attend McCulloch Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 449 students attended McCulloch Elementary.

What district is McCulloch Elementary in?

Republic R-III

What schools do graduates of McCulloch Elementary attend?

Students who attend McCulloch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Republic Middle
High : Republic High

Is McCulloch Elementary a good school?

McCulloch Elementary ranks 138^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of McCulloch Elementary?

Students at McCulloch Elementary are 86% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

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