Salisbury Elementary

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Salisbury Elementary ranks 249 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Salisbury Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Salisbury, Missouri, with 220 students. The school is part of the Salisbury R-IV school district, which is ranked 89 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Salisbury Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on MAP assessments across multiple grade levels and subjects, with 68.7% of 6th graders proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 44.4%. The school's performance has improved over time, with its statewide ranking rising from 725 out of 1,045 Missouri elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 249 out of 906 in 2023-2024. Additionally, Salisbury Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 10.6, compared to nearby schools with ratios between 10.8 and 12.6. The school also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (45.91%) compared to nearby schools like North Park Elementary (68.62%) and Alexander Elementary (100%).

Salisbury Elementary's improvement in statewide ranking and its strong academic performance compared to nearby schools suggest that it is a high-performing elementary school in the region. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 10.5% to 19.8% over the past few years, which is an area that the school may want to focus on to improve student attendance and engagement. Overall, Salisbury Elementary appears to be a strong educational option for families in the area, with its consistently high academic achievement, low student-teacher ratio, and relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

305 E 6th St
Salisbury, MO 65281-1321

(660) 388-6611

District: Salisbury R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
249^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,812

Students who attend Salisbury Elementary usually attend:

High:

Salisbury High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 231

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

African American:

2.2%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Salisbury Elementary ranks better than 72.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.67. (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 (94.4%), African American (2.2%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salisbury Elementary is 10.6. (See more...)

Compare Salisbury Elementary employs 21.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salisbury Elementary is $12,812.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salisbury Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Salisbury Elementary 249^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Salisbury Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Salisbury R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Salisbury R-IV 89^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Salisbury Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Salisbury Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	59.10	393^rd	1074	63.4%
2007	58.07	425^th	1080	60.6%
2008	82.44	106^th	1084	90.2%
2009	62.18	366^th	1053	65.2%
2010	62.57	370^th	1066	65.3%
2011	62.49	411^th	1088	62.2%
2012	65.61	364^th	1085	66.5%
2013	49.30	615^th	1108	44.5%
2014	34.51	799^th	1089	26.6%
2015	29.58	826^th	1058	21.9%
2016	48.36	483^rd	865	44.2%
2017	44.37	606^th	1032	41.3%
2018	34.16	725^th	1045	30.6%
2019	46.82	561^st	1052	46.7%
2021	40.60	559^th	901	38.0%
2023	70.24	239^th	898	73.4%
2024	70.67	249^th	906	72.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salisbury Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	40.17	580^th	887	34.6%
2019	51.16	419^th	907	53.8%

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Rank History for White students at Salisbury Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	23.06	768^th	898	14.5%
2019	37.39	596^th	917	35.0%
2021	32.49	483^rd	691	30.1%
2023	57.02	282^nd	673	58.1%
2024	59.51	251^st	668	62.4%

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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 Salisbury 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	341	341
1992	325	14	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
1993	346	13	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1994	347	12	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1995	327	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
1996	327	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
1997	306	9	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
1998	282	11	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
1999	283	12	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2000	241	10	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2001	224	10	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
2002	208	10	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
2003	208	10	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
2004	207	10	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
2005	211	8	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
2006	177	9	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
2007	198	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
2008	192	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
2009	202	8	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
2010	201	8	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
2011	213	9	0	5	0	0	0	0	227
2012	185	11	0	5	0	0	0	0	201
2013	204	15	0	3	0	0	0	0	222
2014	207	13	0	5	0	0	0	0	225
2015	205	13	0	5	0	0	0	0	223
2016	211	17	0	5	1	0	0	0	234
2017	220	14	0	2	1	0	0	0	237
2018	236	9	0	4	1	0	0	0	250
2019	231	6	0	3	1	0	0	0	241
2020	232	6	0	4	1	0	0	0	243
2021	209	4	0	5	1	0	0	0	219
2022	206	3	2	7	0	0	1	0	219
2023	209	2	2	5	0	0	2	0	220
2024	218	5	0	4	0	0	4	0	231

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 Salisbury Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	341	21.8	15.6	n/a
1992	341	21.4	15.9	n/a
1993	359	21.5	16.7	n/a
1994	359	21.5	16.7	0
1995	337	22.0	15.3	n/a
1996	337	22.0	15.3	n/a
1997	317	23.9	13.3	23.7
1998	298	23.4	12.7	21.1
1999	296	23.6	12.5	30.1
2000	252	23.6	10.7	23.8
2001	235	22.3	10.5	32.3
2002	220	21.3	10.3	34.5
2003	220	21.3	10.3	34.5
2004	219	20.3	10.8	45.7
2005	222	16.3	13.6	36.5
2006	188	14.4	13.1	40.4
2007	208	13.4	15.5	41.8
2008	199	15.7	12.7	48.2
2009	213	15.6	13.6	47.9
2010	214	18.8	11.3	50.5
2011	227	20.2	11.2	49.8
2012	201	18.9	10.6	52.7
2013	222	19.6	11.2	51.4
2014	225	19.2	11.6	52.4
2015	223	19.0	11.7	57.4
2016	234	20.0	11.7	47.4
2017	237	20.4	11.6	47.7
2018	250	20.4	12.2	42.4
2019	241	20.8	11.5	47.3
2020	243	20.4	11.8	52.3
2021	219	20.5	10.6	50.7
2022	219	20.9	10.4	40.2
2023	220	22.5	9.7	45.9
2024	231	21.7	10.6	39.4

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 Salisbury Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	341	21.8	15.6	n/a
1992	341	21.4	15.9	n/a
1993	359	21.5	16.7	n/a
1994	359	21.5	16.7	0
1995	337	22.0	15.3	n/a
1996	337	22.0	15.3	n/a
1997	317	23.9	13.3	23.7
1998	298	23.4	12.7	21.1
1999	296	23.6	12.5	30.1
2000	252	23.6	10.7	23.8
2001	235	22.3	10.5	32.3
2002	220	21.3	10.3	34.5
2003	220	21.3	10.3	34.5
2004	219	20.3	10.8	45.7
2005	222	16.3	13.6	36.5
2006	188	14.4	13.1	40.4
2007	208	13.4	15.5	41.8
2008	199	15.7	12.7	48.2
2009	213	15.6	13.6	47.9
2010	214	18.8	11.3	50.5
2011	227	20.2	11.2	49.8
2012	201	18.9	10.6	52.7
2013	222	19.6	11.2	51.4
2014	225	19.2	11.6	52.4
2015	223	19.0	11.7	57.4
2016	234	20.0	11.7	47.4
2017	237	20.4	11.6	47.7
2018	250	20.4	12.2	42.4
2019	241	20.8	11.5	47.3
2020	243	20.4	11.8	52.3
2021	219	20.5	10.6	50.7
2022	219	20.9	10.4	40.2
2023	220	22.5	9.7	45.9
2024	231	21.7	10.6	39.4

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 Salisbury Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$342 (3.5%)	$9,516 (96.5%)	$9,858
2020	$470 (4.7%)	$9,530 (95.3%)	$10,000
2021	$762 (6.5%)	$10,883 (93.5%)	$11,645
2022	$1,710 (13.3%)	$11,102 (86.7%)	$12,812

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salisbury 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 561^st of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 239^th of 898 Elementary schools	26.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Salisbury Elementary)	69.4	44.8	24.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Salisbury R-IV)	69.4	44.8	24.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury Elementary)	41.7	21.9	19.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury R-IV)	41.7	21.9	19.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	41.4	7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Salisbury Elementary)	37	50	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Salisbury R-IV)	37	50	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Salisbury Elementary)	43.2	56.3	13.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Salisbury R-IV)	43.2	56.3	13.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury Elementary)	50.1	40	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury R-IV)	50.1	40	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	39.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	241	220	8.7%
African American	6	2	66.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	231	209	9.5%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.3%	45.9%	1.4%

Schools Near Salisbury 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Salisbury Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	305 E 6th St	Salisbury	65281	Chariton County	Salisbury R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 388-6611	231	22	10.6	39.4%	218 (94.4%)	5 (2.2%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	70.7	249^th of 906 public elementary schools	72.5%		70.2	239^th of 898 public elementary schools	73.4%	10	54.5	59.3		68.7	33.4	45.3			$12,812	$1,710	$11,102
Keytesville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	27247 Hwy 5	Keytesville	65261	Chariton County	Keytesville R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 288-3767	67	9	7.2	47.8%	67 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$24,233	$780	$23,453
Glasgow Elementary.	Public	PK, KG-5	860 Randolph	Glasgow	65254	Howard County	Glasgow	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 338-2012	117	11	10.7	35.0%	103 (88.0%)	3 (2.6%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.8%)								(n/a)			12.5						$12,977	$2,457	$10,520
Westran Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	210 W Depot St	Huntsville	65259	Randolph County	Westran R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 277-3666	327	29	11.2	59.3%	292 (89.3%)	4 (1.2%)	5 (1.5%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.0%)	61.4	335^th of 906 public elementary schools	63.0%		44.9	511^th of 898 public elementary schools	43.1%	176		44.5	74.4			42.1	44.6	41.8	$14,278	$828	$13,450
Gilliam Elementary	Public	K-8	102 North St	Gilliam	65330	Saline County	Gilliam C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 784-2225	34	6	5.9	91.2%	28 (82.4%)	4 (11.8%)	2 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$12,386	$500	$11,886
Brunswick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1008 County Rd	Brunswick	65236	Chariton County	Brunswick R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 548-3777	161	12	13.1	46.0%	154 (95.7%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	57.4	373^rd of 906 public elementary schools	58.8%					(n/a)	17.7		29.2	74.9		29.5	67.8		$13,556	$2,207	$11,349
Higbee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Evans St	Higbee	65257	Randolph County	Higbee R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 456-7206	111	10	11.1	49.5%	100 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.2%)	10.4	827^th of 906 public elementary schools	8.7%					(n/a)	16.8		10.6		10.7	20.9			$13,632	$3,802	$9,830
South Park Elementary	Public	K-2	701 S Fourth	Moberly	65270	Randolph County	Moberly	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 269-2640	235	19	12.3	66.0%	178 (75.7%)	12 (5.1%)	10 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (14.5%)								(n/a)									$12,928	$3,200	$9,728
North Park Elementary	Public	K-2	909 Porter St	Moberly	65270	Randolph County	Moberly	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 269-2630	213	18	11.8	63.4%	167 (78.4%)	10 (4.7%)	6 (2.8%)	5 (2.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.8%)								(n/a)									$11,630	$3,212	$8,418
Laurence J. Daly Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	702 Lucky St	Fayette	65248	Howard County	Fayette R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 248-3800	320	27	11.7	48.8%	281 (87.8%)	11 (3.4%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.3%)	37.8	579^th of 906 public elementary schools	36.1%		42.6	538^th of 898 public elementary schools	40.1%	41	42.5	26.0	26.6		20.1	48.1		28.8	$8,883	$3,812	$5,071

Frequently Asked Questions about Salisbury Elementary

Is Salisbury Elementary a good school?

Salisbury Elementary ranks 249^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Salisbury Elementary in?

Salisbury R-IV

What schools do graduates of Salisbury Elementary attend?

Students who attend Salisbury Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Salisbury High

What is the racial makeup of Salisbury Elementary?

Students at Salisbury Elementary are 94% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Salisbury Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 231 students attended Salisbury Elementary.

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