Buder Elementary

Summary:

Buder Elementary is a public elementary school located in Saint Ann, Missouri, serving 406 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Ritenour School District, which is ranked 326 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buder Elementary faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 39.8% to 42.5%, which are significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools within the Ritenour district. The school's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics ranged from 17.5% to 31.6%, compared to the state average of 38.4% to 44.4%. Additionally, Buder Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school performing relatively well for African American students but struggling with Hispanic and White student performance.

While Buder Elementary and the other Ritenour district schools in the area share similar demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, Buder consistently performs worse than its neighbors, such as Kratz Elementary, Wyland Elementary, and Marion Elementary, across a range of metrics. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, implementing more targeted and differentiated instructional strategies, and evaluating the efficiency and impact of the school's resource allocation could be important areas of focus for Buder Elementary and the Ritenour School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 10350 Baltimore
       Saint Ann, MO  63074-3837


(314) 493-6300

District: Ritenour

SchoolDigger Rank:
695th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,790 Help


Students who attend Buder Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hoech Middle
High:    Ritenour Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  438

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.9%
Hispanic:
25.3%
White:
25.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buder Elementary ranks worse than 76.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Ritenour School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.89. (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 Student population at Buder Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37.9%), Hispanic (25.3%), White (25.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buder Elementary is 12.6, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Ritenour School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buder Elementary is $13,790, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Ritenour School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buder Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Buder Elementary 695th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Buder Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ritenour:

SchoolDigger ranks Ritenour 326th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buder Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Buder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 43.49 668th 1074 37.8%
2007 37.96 767th 1080 29.0%
2008 34.30 838th 1084 22.7%
2009 36.09 765th 1053 27.4%
2010 41.95 700th 1066 34.3%
2011 44.61 681st 1088 37.4%
2012 28.05 897th 1085 17.3%
2013 26.23 917th 1108 17.2%
2014 32.42 823rd 1089 24.4%
2015 32.01 803rd 1058 24.1%
2016 21.11 728th 865 15.8%
2017 10.69 959th 1032 7.1%
2018 29.07 779th 1045 25.5%
2019 21.92 870th 1052 17.3%
2021 15.27 766th 901 15.0%
2022 26.03 684th 908 24.7%
2023 31.49 647th 898 28.0%
2024 24.89 695th 906 23.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Buder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.61 28th 32 12.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.97 452nd 887 49.0%
2019 39.64 601st 907 33.7%
2021 29.64 435th 574 24.2%
2022 56.49 178th 532 66.5%
2023 62.66 160th 611 73.8%
2024 52.64 259th 625 58.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Buder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.75 173rd 251 31.1%
2019 30.45 219th 302 27.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Buder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.29 49th 70 30.0%
2019 23.60 84th 91 7.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Buder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.98 149th 243 38.7%
2019 47.99 124th 250 50.4%
2021 41.51 92nd 163 43.6%
2022 59.33 51st 184 72.3%
2023 51.95 70th 185 62.2%
2024 67.26 30th 191 84.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Buder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.18 34th 120 71.7%
2024 25.48 42nd 45 6.7%
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Rank History for White students at Buder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.82 485th 898 46.0%
2019 34.48 633rd 917 31.0%
2021 9.35 653rd 691 5.5%
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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 Buder 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 572 572
1992 396 140 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1993 388 123 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1994 401 114 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1995 368 121 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1996 368 121 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1997 345 94 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1998 337 98 11 19 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1999 338 114 14 20 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2000 271 117 13 12 1 n/a n/a 0 414
2001 278 127 16 15 4 n/a n/a 0 440
2002 303 187 23 27 4 n/a n/a 0 544
2003 303 187 23 27 4 n/a n/a 0 544
2004 288 169 21 34 4 n/a n/a 0 516
2005 268 172 27 48 2 n/a n/a 0 517
2006 249 148 24 54 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2007 249 141 17 69 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2008 242 145 23 60 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2009 230 146 9 59 1 n/a n/a 0 445
2010 248 146 13 72 3 n/a n/a 0 482
2011 222 142 8 55 2 0 12 0 441
2012 230 122 11 51 2 0 23 0 439
2013 221 147 15 57 1 0 29 0 470
2014 208 180 15 58 0 0 40 0 501
2015 201 160 15 59 0 0 40 0 475
2016 164 177 14 66 0 1 51 0 473
2017 176 190 10 63 0 1 53 0 493
2018 171 200 6 65 0 1 53 0 496
2019 146 163 6 69 0 1 52 0 437
2020 136 169 6 65 0 1 43 0 420
2021 130 157 6 62 0 1 43 0 399
2022 125 161 2 59 0 0 45 0 392
2023 117 167 4 67 0 0 51 0 406
2024 110 166 2 111 1 1 47 0 438

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 Buder Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 572 30.5 18.7 n/a
1992 548 24.5 22.3 35.6
1993 520 25.5 20.4 29
1994 527 24.5 21.5 37.4
1995 505 27.0 18.7 37
1996 505 27.0 18.7 37
1997 451 25.5 17.7 22.6
1998 465 25.0 18.6 33.1
1999 487 27.0 18.0 0
2000 414 28.0 14.8 53.4
2001 440 29.0 15.2 44.1
2002 544 35.3 15.4 48.7
2003 544 35.3 15.4 48.7
2004 516 35.1 14.7 59.9
2005 517 35.3 14.6 61.5
2006 475 33.8 14.1 57.7
2007 477 28.7 16.6 60.2
2008 471 31.0 15.2 63.9
2009 445 30.0 14.8 64.5
2010 482 30.0 16.0 66.6
2011 441 29.4 14.9 61
2012 439 29.0 15.0 71.3
2013 470 31.0 15.1 73.8
2014 501 32.0 15.6 75.8
2015 475 31.0 15.3 71.2
2016 473 31.0 15.2 65.3
2017 493 32.0 15.4 70.4
2018 496 31.5 15.7 100
2019 437 31.3 13.9 99.3
2020 420 30.7 13.6 99.3
2021 399 30.0 13.3 99.2
2022 392 31.5 12.4 99.2
2023 406 30.3 13.3 99.3
2024 438 34.5 12.6 100

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 Buder Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 572 30.5 18.7 n/a
1992 548 24.5 22.3 35.6
1993 520 25.5 20.4 29
1994 527 24.5 21.5 37.4
1995 505 27.0 18.7 37
1996 505 27.0 18.7 37
1997 451 25.5 17.7 22.6
1998 465 25.0 18.6 33.1
1999 487 27.0 18.0 0
2000 414 28.0 14.8 53.4
2001 440 29.0 15.2 44.1
2002 544 35.3 15.4 48.7
2003 544 35.3 15.4 48.7
2004 516 35.1 14.7 59.9
2005 517 35.3 14.6 61.5
2006 475 33.8 14.1 57.7
2007 477 28.7 16.6 60.2
2008 471 31.0 15.2 63.9
2009 445 30.0 14.8 64.5
2010 482 30.0 16.0 66.6
2011 441 29.4 14.9 61
2012 439 29.0 15.0 71.3
2013 470 31.0 15.1 73.8
2014 501 32.0 15.6 75.8
2015 475 31.0 15.3 71.2
2016 473 31.0 15.2 65.3
2017 493 32.0 15.4 70.4
2018 496 31.5 15.7 100
2019 437 31.3 13.9 99.3
2020 420 30.7 13.6 99.3
2021 399 30.0 13.3 99.2
2022 392 31.5 12.4 99.2
2023 406 30.3 13.3 99.3
2024 438 34.5 12.6 100

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 Buder Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $28 (0.3%) $10,688 (99.7%) $10,716
2020 $89 (0.8%) $10,576 (99.2%) $10,664
2021 $259 (2.1%) $11,962 (97.9%) $12,221
2022 $1,233 (8.9%) $12,557 (91.1%) $13,790

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Buder Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 870th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 647th of 898 Elementary schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buder Elementary)26.827.8
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ritenour)32.320
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buder Elementary)2036.7
 16.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ritenour)28.829.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buder Elementary)36.525.4
 11.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ritenour)36.621.9
 14.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Buder Elementary)36.940.9
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ritenour)3530.7
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buder Elementary)3027.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ritenour)30.520.7
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Buder Elementary)27.229.3
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Ritenour)24.722.9
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Buder Elementary)35.725
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ritenour)33.731.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students437406
 7.1%
African American163167
 2.5%
American Indian00
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic6967
 2.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White146117
 19.9%
Two or More Races5251
 1.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%99.3%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Buder Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 438 students attended Buder Elementary.

Students at Buder Elementary are 38% African American, 25% Hispanic, 25% White, 11% Two or more races.

Buder Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.3% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students who attend Buder Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hoech Middle
High : Ritenour Senior High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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