South Callaway Elementary

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South Callaway Elementary ranks 242 nd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Callaway Elementary is a public elementary school serving 173 students in grades 3-5 in Mokane, Missouri, which is part of the South Callaway County R-II school district. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests and has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby schools.

Academically, South Callaway Elementary shines, with 49% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 40.8%. The school also boasts a 5th grade Science proficiency rate of 55.7%, significantly higher than the state's 40.8%. Additionally, South Callaway's chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.4% to 13.4%, are lower than nearby schools like Osage County Elementary (12.3%) and North Elementary (22.1%).

One interesting finding is that South Callaway Elementary serves a student population with a relatively higher socioeconomic status compared to nearby schools, as evidenced by its lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (22.41% to 30.64%). This likely contributes to the school's strong academic performance, as socioeconomic status is a well-known factor in student achievement. Additionally, the school's smaller size, with only 173 students, may allow for more individualized attention and support, further enhancing its success.

Detail:

Public 3-5

10105 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059-1213

(573) 676-5225

District: South Callaway County R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
242^nd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,429

Students who attend South Callaway Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	South Callaway Middle
High:	South Callaway High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 190

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Callaway Elementary ranks better than 73.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.05. (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 (95.8%), two or more races (2.1%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Callaway Elementary is 14. (See more...)

Compare South Callaway Elementary employs 13.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Callaway Elementary is $11,429.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Callaway Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Callaway Elementary 242^nd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See South Callaway Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

South Callaway County R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks South Callaway County R-II 78^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Callaway Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Callaway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	62.26	349^th	1074	67.5%
2007	58.93	415^th	1080	61.6%
2008	43.62	685^th	1084	36.8%
2009	52.03	538^th	1053	48.9%
2010	56.44	458^th	1066	57.0%
2011	50.56	603^rd	1088	44.6%
2012	60.64	438^th	1085	59.6%
2013	56.72	485^th	1108	56.2%
2014	57.09	460^th	1089	57.8%
2015	60.64	405^th	1058	61.7%
2016	59.07	377^th	865	56.4%
2017	64.49	363^rd	1032	64.8%
2018	55.90	454^th	1045	56.6%
2019	62.23	369^th	1052	64.9%
2021	80.75	139^th	901	84.6%
2022	82.79	130^th	908	85.7%
2023	84.53	108^th	898	88.0%
2024	71.05	242^nd	906	73.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Callaway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	49.81	442^nd	887	50.2%
2019	47.06	485^th	907	46.5%
2024	65.97	145^th	625	76.8%

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Rank History for White students at South Callaway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	44.66	500^th	898	44.3%
2019	50.31	426^th	917	53.5%
2021	67.93	198^th	691	71.3%
2022	70.77	179^th	675	73.5%
2023	75.18	137^th	673	79.6%
2024	59.68	250^th	668	62.6%

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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 South Callaway 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	291	291
1992	328	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1993	308	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1994	312	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1995	319	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
1996	319	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
1997	397	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
1998	416	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	416
1999	418	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
2000	489	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	491
2001	398	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
2002	415	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
2003	415	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
2004	387	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
2005	370	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
2006	396	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
2007	372	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	372
2008	379	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
2009	315	5	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
2010	196	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
2011	186	2	0	3	0	0	0	0	191
2012	176	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	180
2013	171	3	0	1	0	0	2	0	177
2014	172	2	0	1	0	0	3	0	178
2015	176	2	0	2	0	0	3	0	183
2016	174	1	0	2	0	0	3	0	180
2017	176	2	0	2	0	0	2	0	182
2018	161	0	1	5	0	0	3	0	170
2019	165	1	1	4	1	0	3	0	175
2020	153	0	1	0	2	0	8	0	164
2021	150	0	0	1	0	0	9	0	160
2022	169	0	0	2	1	0	2	0	174
2023	167	0	0	2	1	0	3	0	173
2024	182	0	0	3	0	1	4	0	190

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 South Callaway Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	291	22.0	13.2	n/a
1992	331	22.4	14.7	n/a
1993	308	23.0	13.4	74
1994	312	24.5	12.7	40.7
1995	319	25.3	12.6	65.2
1996	319	25.3	12.6	65.2
1997	397	32.9	12.1	19.4
1998	416	34.4	12.1	19
1999	423	37.8	11.2	26.5
2000	491	39.5	12.4	22.4
2001	398	36.0	11.1	29.9
2002	417	35.7	11.7	29
2003	417	35.7	11.7	29
2004	392	35.8	10.9	33.4
2005	371	35.0	10.6	37.2
2006	399	33.6	11.9	35.1
2007	372	32.6	11.4	34.9
2008	383	32.6	11.7	39.7
2009	323	32.5	9.9	39
2010	198	17.7	11.1	46
2011	191	17.2	11.0	42.9
2012	180	17.3	10.3	44.4
2013	177	16.8	10.5	51.4
2014	178	17.8	9.9	45.5
2015	183	18.0	10.1	49.7
2016	180	17.0	10.5	43.9
2017	182	15.0	12.0	49.5
2018	170	15.2	11.1	41.2
2019	175	13.1	13.3	41.1
2020	164	13.1	12.5	35.4
2021	160	13.7	11.6	26.9
2022	174	12.7	13.6	22.4
2023	173	13.5	12.7	30.6
2024	190	13.5	14.0	32.6

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 South Callaway Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	291	22.0	13.2	n/a
1992	331	22.4	14.7	n/a
1993	308	23.0	13.4	74
1994	312	24.5	12.7	40.7
1995	319	25.3	12.6	65.2
1996	319	25.3	12.6	65.2
1997	397	32.9	12.1	19.4
1998	416	34.4	12.1	19
1999	423	37.8	11.2	26.5
2000	491	39.5	12.4	22.4
2001	398	36.0	11.1	29.9
2002	417	35.7	11.7	29
2003	417	35.7	11.7	29
2004	392	35.8	10.9	33.4
2005	371	35.0	10.6	37.2
2006	399	33.6	11.9	35.1
2007	372	32.6	11.4	34.9
2008	383	32.6	11.7	39.7
2009	323	32.5	9.9	39
2010	198	17.7	11.1	46
2011	191	17.2	11.0	42.9
2012	180	17.3	10.3	44.4
2013	177	16.8	10.5	51.4
2014	178	17.8	9.9	45.5
2015	183	18.0	10.1	49.7
2016	180	17.0	10.5	43.9
2017	182	15.0	12.0	49.5
2018	170	15.2	11.1	41.2
2019	175	13.1	13.3	41.1
2020	164	13.1	12.5	35.4
2021	160	13.7	11.6	26.9
2022	174	12.7	13.6	22.4
2023	173	13.5	12.7	30.6
2024	190	13.5	14.0	32.6

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 South Callaway Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$710 (6.3%)	$10,580 (93.7%)	$11,290
2020	$739 (6.2%)	$11,238 (93.8%)	$11,977
2021	$1,229 (9.5%)	$11,694 (90.5%)	$12,923
2022	$404 (3.5%)	$11,026 (96.5%)	$11,429

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Callaway Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 369^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 108^th of 898 Elementary schools	23%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Callaway Elementary)	59	58.2	0.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Callaway County R-II)	59	58.2	0.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Callaway Elementary)	54.1	61.2	7.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Callaway County R-II)	54.1	61.2	7.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Callaway Elementary)	57.7	58.8	1.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Callaway County R-II)	57.7	58.8	1.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Callaway Elementary)	50.7	54.6	3.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Callaway County R-II)	50.7	54.6	3.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (South Callaway Elementary)	44.2	63.7	19.5%
5th Grade Science (South Callaway County R-II)	44.2	63.7	19.5%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Callaway Elementary)	39.8	54.2	14.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Callaway County R-II)	39.8	54.2	14.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	175	173	1.1%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	165	167	1.2%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.1%	30.6%	10.5%

Schools Near South Callaway 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
South Callaway Elementary	Public	3-5	10105 State Rd C	Mokane	65059	Callaway County	South Callaway County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 676-5225	190	14	14.0	32.6%	182 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	71.1	242^nd of 906 public elementary schools	73.3%		84.5	108^th of 898 public elementary schools	88.0%	134	49.0	49.1	49.9		55.7	45.2	55.1	49.9		$11,429	$404	$11,026
South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02	Public	PK, KG-2	10103 State Road C	Mokane	65059	Callaway County	South Callaway County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 676-5225	164	16	10.0	29.3%	152 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.1%)								(n/a)										$12,893	$85	$12,809
Osage County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	614 S Poplar St	Chamois	65024	Osage County	Osage County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 763-5446	68	10	6.7	58.8%	67 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)										$17,319	$2,488	$14,830
Callaway Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	2715 State Rd Aa	Holts Summit	65043	Callaway County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 896-5051	223	22	10.2	53.8%	184 (82.5%)	6 (2.7%)	7 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.8%)	38.5	572^nd of 906 public elementary schools	36.9%		41.7	547^th of 898 public elementary schools	39.1%	25	26.7	38.0			30.7	42.2				$12,676	$346	$12,330
New Bloomfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	307 Redwood Dr	New Bloomfield	65063	Callaway County	New Bloomfield R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 491-3700	360	26	13.7	38.9%	342 (95.0%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	34.3	618^th of 906 public elementary schools	31.8%		53	420^th of 898 public elementary schools	53.2%	198		21.2	15.6	39.9		13.6			49.0	$9,372	$2,137	$7,234
Bartley Elementary	Public	K-5	603 S Bus 54	Fulton	65251	Callaway County	Fulton 58	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 590-8300	252	20	12.7	46.0%	196 (77.8%)	18 (7.1%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.7%)	61.9	328^th of 906 public elementary schools	63.8%		49.1	469^th of 898 public elementary schools	47.8%	141	27.1	52.0	46.2		53.6	40.5		51.1		$12,250	$1,968	$10,281
Stark Elementary	Public	K-5	505 E 5th St	Fulton	65251	Callaway County	Mo School For The Deaf	No	No	No	No	(573) 592-2535	22	6	3.7	13.6%	18 (81.8%)	1 (4.5%)	1 (4.5%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)								(n/a)
Bush Elementary	Public	K-5	908 Wood St	Fulton	65251	Callaway County	Fulton 58	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 590-8400	363	30	12.2	59.5%	252 (69.4%)	38 (10.5%)	21 (5.8%)	4 (1.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (12.4%)	31.9	641^st of 906 public elementary schools	29.2%		16.6	762^nd of 898 public elementary schools	15.1%	121	30.0	25.2	35.2		38.0	30.1	26.6	35.2		$11,842	$1,838	$10,004
McIntire Elementary	Public	K-5	706 Hickman Ave	Fulton	65251	Callaway County	Fulton 58	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 590-8500	369	28	13.0	59.1%	247 (66.9%)	49 (13.3%)	9 (2.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	60 (16.3%)	37.6	582^nd of 906 public elementary schools	35.8%		43.8	525^th of 898 public elementary schools	41.5%	57	37.7	34.7	30.3		35.6	30.1	36.3	33.9		$11,086	$2,082	$9,004
North Elementary	Public	K-5	285 S Summit	Holts Summit	65043	Callaway County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 896-8304	382	31	12.1	50.8%	308 (80.6%)	22 (5.8%)	17 (4.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.4%)	46.8	483^rd of 906 public elementary schools	46.7%		45.4	503^rd of 898 public elementary schools	44.0%	20	40.5	41.0	23.6		44.4	37.6	41.0	40.2		$11,528	$601	$10,927

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What schools do graduates of South Callaway Elementary attend?

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What district is South Callaway Elementary in?

South Callaway County R-II

How many students attend South Callaway Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 190 students attended South Callaway Elementary.

Is South Callaway Elementary a good school?

South Callaway Elementary ranks 242^nd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of South Callaway Elementary?

Students at South Callaway Elementary are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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