Smithton Elementary

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Smithton Elementary ranks 562 nd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Smithton Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Smithton, Missouri, with 294 students. The school is part of the Smithton R-VI school district, which is ranked 232 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Smithton Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools over the past several years, typically ranking between 450-650 out of around 900-1100 schools. The school has maintained a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, with a brief period of 3 stars in the mid-2010s. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by MAP test proficiency rates, is generally below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas, particularly for its White and low socioeconomic status student subgroups. Smithton Elementary also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.6% to 17.7% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Cole Camp Elementary, Pilot Grove Elementary, and Morgan County R-I Elementary, generally outperform Smithton Elementary on academic measures, despite serving similar student populations. Additionally, Smithton Elementary's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $8,492 to $9,850 over the past few years, does not seem to be correlated with improved academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be more important in driving student achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

505 S Myrtle
Smithton, MO 65350-1038

(660) 343-5317

District: Smithton R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
562^nd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,850

Students who attend Smithton Elementary usually attend:

High:

Smithton High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 299

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.3%

Two or more races:

2.7%

American Indian:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Smithton Elementary ranks worse than 62% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.65. (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 (96.3%), two or more races (2.7%), American Indian (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smithton Elementary is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Smithton Elementary employs 24.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smithton Elementary is $9,850.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Smithton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithton Elementary 562^nd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Smithton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Smithton R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithton R-VI 232^nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Smithton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Smithton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	42.13	685^th	1074	36.2%
2007	59.70	396^th	1080	63.3%
2008	55.46	468^th	1084	56.8%
2009	54.85	480^th	1053	54.4%
2010	73.12	233^rd	1066	78.1%
2011	55.78	507^th	1088	53.4%
2012	49.99	606^th	1085	44.1%
2013	52.44	561^st	1108	49.4%
2014	52.69	530^th	1089	51.3%
2015	58.13	444^th	1058	58.0%
2016	53.95	438^th	865	49.4%
2017	56.38	454^th	1032	56.0%
2018	41.23	633^rd	1045	39.4%
2019	41.27	639^th	1052	39.3%
2021	45.66	509^th	901	43.5%
2022	49.28	461^st	908	49.2%
2023	42.72	537^th	898	40.2%
2024	39.65	562^nd	906	38.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smithton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	38.25	606^th	887	31.7%
2019	29.63	727^th	907	19.8%
2021	31.92	409^th	574	28.7%
2022	19.21	477^th	532	10.3%
2023	25.04	500^th	611	18.2%
2024	29.76	471^st	625	24.6%

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Rank History for White students at Smithton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	33.65	614^th	898	31.6%
2019	29.82	692^nd	917	24.5%
2021	35.13	458^th	691	33.7%
2022	38.78	430^th	675	36.3%
2023	28.13	511^th	673	24.1%
2024	26.99	512^th	668	23.4%

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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 Smithton 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	350	350
1992	331	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
1993	322	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
1994	334	2	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
1995	323	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1996	323	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1997	314	4	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
1998	301	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
1999	302	3	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
2000	298	3	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
2001	286	1	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
2002	303	3	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	313
2003	303	3	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	313
2004	294	4	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	304
2005	290	4	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
2006	307	5	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
2007	309	7	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	322
2008	298	10	1	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	318
2009	310	10	1	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	330
2010	321	7	1	13	3	n/a	n/a	0	345
2011	311	1	1	15	0	0	11	0	339
2012	291	4	0	15	3	0	14	0	327
2013	336	2	0	12	2	0	6	0	358
2014	299	2	1	17	2	0	6	0	327
2015	301	1	1	14	0	0	3	0	320
2016	201	1	1	9	0	0	2	0	214
2017	280	3	1	20	0	0	2	0	306
2018	288	6	1	11	0	0	1	0	307
2019	264	2	1	6	0	0	0	0	273
2020	259	1	1	9	0	0	0	0	270
2021	263	0	0	8	0	2	0	0	273
2022	272	0	0	8	0	2	0	0	282
2023	284	0	1	6	0	2	1	0	294
2024	288	0	0	0	3	0	8	0	299

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 Smithton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	350	23.1	15.1	n/a
1992	336	21.0	16.0	26.2
1993	325	20.5	15.9	29.8
1994	341	21.6	15.8	28.4
1995	331	24.5	13.5	39.9
1996	331	24.5	13.5	39.9
1997	324	23.8	13.6	20.4
1998	309	24.7	12.5	19.4
1999	315	23.4	13.5	27.6
2000	306	25.1	12.2	27.5
2001	292	25.1	11.6	26
2002	313	24.6	12.7	40.6
2003	313	24.6	12.7	40.6
2004	304	24.6	12.4	40.1
2005	306	24.9	12.3	39.5
2006	318	24.9	12.8	39.6
2007	322	23.9	13.5	41.3
2008	318	25.2	12.6	44.3
2009	330	25.1	13.1	47.3
2010	345	26.1	13.1	51.6
2011	339	24.5	13.7	49.6
2012	327	26.1	12.5	56.6
2013	358	28.3	12.6	49.7
2014	327	28.9	11.3	55.7
2015	320	27.0	11.8	48.1
2016	214	19.0	11.2	53.3
2017	306	23.3	13.0	53.6
2018	307	23.4	13.0	52.1
2019	273	20.2	13.4	48.7
2020	270	23.9	11.2	54.8
2021	273	22.5	12.1	54.6
2022	282	23.6	11.9	40.4
2023	294	23.5	12.4	52
2024	299	24.2	12.3	49.5

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 Smithton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	350	23.1	15.1	n/a
1992	336	21.0	16.0	26.2
1993	325	20.5	15.9	29.8
1994	341	21.6	15.8	28.4
1995	331	24.5	13.5	39.9
1996	331	24.5	13.5	39.9
1997	324	23.8	13.6	20.4
1998	309	24.7	12.5	19.4
1999	315	23.4	13.5	27.6
2000	306	25.1	12.2	27.5
2001	292	25.1	11.6	26
2002	313	24.6	12.7	40.6
2003	313	24.6	12.7	40.6
2004	304	24.6	12.4	40.1
2005	306	24.9	12.3	39.5
2006	318	24.9	12.8	39.6
2007	322	23.9	13.5	41.3
2008	318	25.2	12.6	44.3
2009	330	25.1	13.1	47.3
2010	345	26.1	13.1	51.6
2011	339	24.5	13.7	49.6
2012	327	26.1	12.5	56.6
2013	358	28.3	12.6	49.7
2014	327	28.9	11.3	55.7
2015	320	27.0	11.8	48.1
2016	214	19.0	11.2	53.3
2017	306	23.3	13.0	53.6
2018	307	23.4	13.0	52.1
2019	273	20.2	13.4	48.7
2020	270	23.9	11.2	54.8
2021	273	22.5	12.1	54.6
2022	282	23.6	11.9	40.4
2023	294	23.5	12.4	52
2024	299	24.2	12.3	49.5

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 Smithton Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$511 (5.6%)	$8,674 (94.4%)	$9,185
2020	$349 (4.1%)	$8,143 (95.9%)	$8,492
2021	$649 (6.6%)	$9,111 (93.4%)	$9,760
2022	$369 (3.7%)	$9,481 (96.3%)	$9,850

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smithton 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 639^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 537^th of 898 Elementary schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smithton Elementary)	44.2	21.8	22.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smithton R-VI)	44.2	21.8	22.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Smithton Elementary)	44.2	34.3	9.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Smithton R-VI)	44.2	34.3	9.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smithton Elementary)	59.4	52.9	6.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smithton R-VI)	59.4	52.9	6.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smithton Elementary)	32.4	23.5	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smithton R-VI)	32.4	23.5	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Smithton Elementary)	35.3	43.2	7.9%
5th Grade Science (Smithton R-VI)	35.3	43.2	7.9%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Smithton Elementary)	41.2	43.1	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Smithton R-VI)	41.2	43.1	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Smithton Elementary)	29.1	27.3	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Smithton R-VI)	29.1	27.3	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	273	294	7.7%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	6	6
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	264	284	7.6%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.7%	52%	3.3%

Schools Near Smithton 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Smithton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	505 S Myrtle	Smithton	65350	Pettis County	Smithton R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 343-5317	299	24	12.3	49.5%	288 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	39.7	562^nd of 906 public elementary schools	38.0%		42.7	537^th of 898 public elementary schools	40.2%	25	22.0	27.9	43.2	38.2		36.4			31.8	$9,850	$369	$9,481
Otterville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	101 W Georgetown St	Otterville	65348	Cooper County	Otterville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 366-4621	115	10	11.1	35.7%	106 (92.2%)	4 (3.5%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)								(n/a)		27.9								$15,724	$2,011	$13,713
Parkview Elementary	Public	K-4	1901 S New York	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 826-4947	452	38	12.0	70.8%	324 (71.7%)	14 (3.1%)	70 (15.5%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (8.0%)	59.3	356^th of 906 public elementary schools	60.7%		70.9	233^rd of 898 public elementary schools	74.1%	123	53.0	41.0				47.3	43.2			$9,603	$1,360	$8,244
Washington Elementary	Public	K-4	610 S Engineer	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 826-2216	209	23	9.2	89.5%	118 (56.5%)	9 (4.3%)	49 (23.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	31 (14.8%)	69.5	260^th of 906 public elementary schools	71.3%		61.1	342^nd of 898 public elementary schools	61.9%	82	55.5	45.4				57.0	51.0			$11,954	$1,934	$10,020
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	2255 S Ingram	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	No	(660) 827-8955	238	24	10.1	56.7%	165 (69.3%)	10 (4.2%)	48 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Horace Mann Elementary	Public	K-4	1100 W 16th	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 826-6441	239	25	9.5	69.0%	140 (58.6%)	11 (4.6%)	56 (23.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	31 (13.0%)								(n/a)	44.0	50.0								$12,037	$1,998	$10,039
Heber Hunt Elementary	Public	K-4	600 S Warren	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 826-1058	435	35	12.2	76.1%	244 (56.1%)	49 (11.3%)	90 (20.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	45 (10.3%)	52.6	423^rd of 906 public elementary schools	53.3%		62.7	322^nd of 898 public elementary schools	64.1%	101	46.3	39.3				43.7	42.8			$10,889	$2,005	$8,884
Skyline Elementary	Public	K-4	2505 W 32nd St	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 826-8087	489	36	13.5	51.5%	389 (79.6%)	13 (2.7%)	38 (7.8%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	41 (8.4%)	50.3	451^st of 906 public elementary schools	50.2%		67.7	277^th of 898 public elementary schools	69.2%	174	32.0	42.0				48.5				$10,128	$1,575	$8,553
Pettis County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	22675 Depot Rd	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Pettis County R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 826-5385	100	16	6.2	100.0%	75 (75.0%)	7 (7.0%)	18 (18.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$16,882	$1,511	$15,371
Cole Camp Elementary	Public	K-6	500 Keeney St	Cole Camp	65325	Benton County	Cole Camp R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 668-3011	381	30	12.6	57.0%	362 (95.0%)	3 (0.8%)	14 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66.2	287^th of 906 public elementary schools	68.3%		61.8	336^th of 898 public elementary schools	62.6%	49	39.5		36.2	42.0	57.4	43.3		68.1	38.0	$9,803	$2,003	$7,800

Frequently Asked Questions about Smithton Elementary

How many students attend Smithton Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 299 students attended Smithton Elementary.

Is Smithton Elementary a good school?

Smithton Elementary ranks 562^nd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Smithton Elementary?

Students at Smithton Elementary are 96% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Smithton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Smithton Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Smithton High

What district is Smithton Elementary in?

Smithton R-VI

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