Strafford Elementary

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Strafford Elementary ranks 311 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Strafford Elementary is a public elementary school located in Strafford, Missouri, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 513 students. The school is part of the Strafford R-VI school district, which is ranked 66 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Strafford Elementary consistently performs above the state average in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments across grades 3 and 4. In 2023-2024, their 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate was 44.7%, compared to the state average of 40.8%, and their 4th-grade Math proficiency was 53.7%, compared to the state's 44.4%. In ELA, Strafford Elementary's 3rd-grade proficiency rate was 34.4%, while the state average was 41.6%, but their 4th-grade ELA proficiency rate was significantly higher at 69.1%, compared to the state's 46.2%. The school has also consistently performed well with its low socioeconomic status (SES) and disabled student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools in these categories.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Bingham Elementary, Strafford Elementary generally outperforms them in academic measures, particularly in Mathematics and ELA proficiency rates. This suggests Strafford Elementary may be providing a more effective educational experience for its students compared to some of the surrounding schools. Overall, Strafford Elementary appears to be a strong-performing elementary school within its district and the state of Missouri, with particular strengths in supporting its low-SES and disabled student populations.

Detail:

Public K-4

310 W McCabe
Strafford, MO 65757-8841

(417) 736-7000

District: Strafford R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
311^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,908

Students who attend Strafford Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Strafford Middle
High:	Strafford High

Student/teacher ratio: 5.4

Number of students: 198

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Pacific Islander:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Strafford Elementary ranks better than 65.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.36. (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 (93.9%), two or more races (4.5%), Pacific Islander (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Strafford Elementary is 5.4. (See more...)

Compare Strafford Elementary employs 36.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Strafford Elementary is $8,908.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Strafford Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Strafford Elementary 311^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Strafford Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Strafford R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Strafford R-VI 66^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Strafford Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Strafford Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	54.63	476^th	1074	55.7%
2007	66.92	279^th	1080	74.2%
2008	53.81	501^st	1084	53.8%
2009	66.12	298^th	1053	71.7%
2010	60.28	397^th	1066	62.8%
2011	62.49	410^th	1088	62.3%
2012	56.58	501^st	1085	53.8%
2013	68.57	302^nd	1108	72.7%
2014	58.92	430^th	1089	60.5%
2015	71.43	268^th	1058	74.7%
2016	61.79	341^st	865	60.6%
2017	63.65	375^th	1032	63.7%
2018	67.59	313^th	1045	70.0%
2019	75.21	203^rd	1052	80.7%
2021	75.42	189^th	901	79.0%
2022	61.30	350^th	908	61.5%
2023	57.08	384^th	898	57.2%
2024	63.36	311^th	906	65.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Strafford Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	61.88	269^th	887	69.7%
2019	78.32	93^rd	907	89.7%
2021	76.56	75^th	574	86.9%
2023	72.05	103^rd	611	83.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Strafford Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	81.86	35^th	251	86.1%
2019	83.72	27^th	302	91.1%

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Rank History for White students at Strafford Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	54.16	396^th	898	55.9%
2019	65.25	272^nd	917	70.3%
2021	64.66	225^th	691	67.4%
2022	50.32	328^th	675	51.4%
2023	41.03	394^th	673	41.5%
2024	48.44	337^th	668	49.6%

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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 Strafford 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	471	471
1992	477	1	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	484
1993	470	1	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	478
1994	488	1	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	496
1995	406	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
1996	406	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
1997	518	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	524
1998	540	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	541
1999	534	3	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	546
2000	559	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	564
2001	537	6	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	549
2002	574	2	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	580
2003	574	2	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	580
2004	523	6	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	535
2005	549	10	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
2006	512	8	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
2007	470	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
2008	453	7	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
2009	435	8	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	444
2010	472	12	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
2011	422	6	0	0	1	0	3	0	432
2012	458	3	0	1	0	0	4	0	466
2013	458	3	0	0	1	0	12	0	474
2014	462	1	0	1	0	0	18	0	482
2015	559	6	0	2	0	0	18	0	585
2016	570	2	1	5	0	0	16	0	594
2017	581	2	1	3	0	0	22	0	609
2018	588	0	2	2	0	0	25	0	617
2019	532	0	2	1	2	0	26	0	563
2020	445	2	2	1	0	0	18	0	468
2021	472	4	1	2	2	0	25	0	506
2022	484	3	1	6	0	0	23	0	517
2023	488	0	0	4	2	2	17	0	513
2024	186	0	1	0	0	2	9	0	198

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 Strafford Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	471	32.1	14.6	n/a
1992	484	31.6	15.3	38
1993	478	31.6	15.1	39.7
1994	496	32.3	15.4	50.2
1995	411	28.4	14.5	60.6
1996	411	28.4	14.5	60.6
1997	524	29.9	17.5	23.3
1998	541	30.5	17.7	22.9
1999	546	33.9	16.1	32.2
2000	564	34.7	16.3	30
2001	549	34.1	16.1	31.1
2002	580	35.9	16.2	34.8
2003	580	35.9	16.2	34.8
2004	535	36.5	14.7	37
2005	563	37.1	15.2	40.3
2006	521	37.5	13.9	42.4
2007	477	36.5	13.1	41.1
2008	461	36.8	12.5	44.7
2009	444	36.0	12.3	46.8
2010	484	33.0	14.6	43.4
2011	432	33.0	13.0	50
2012	466	33.0	14.1	47.4
2013	474	32.8	14.4	45.8
2014	482	34.1	14.1	49.2
2015	585	35.0	16.7	43.6
2016	594	41.0	14.4	49.3
2017	609	41.4	14.6	46.8
2018	617	42.3	14.5	41.5
2019	563	37.6	14.9	42.3
2020	468	33.7	13.8	42.9
2021	506	34.8	14.5	38.5
2022	517	34.8	14.8	34.8
2023	513	34.8	14.7	38
2024	198	36.4	5.4	38.4

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 Strafford Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	471	32.1	14.6	n/a
1992	484	31.6	15.3	38
1993	478	31.6	15.1	39.7
1994	496	32.3	15.4	50.2
1995	411	28.4	14.5	60.6
1996	411	28.4	14.5	60.6
1997	524	29.9	17.5	23.3
1998	541	30.5	17.7	22.9
1999	546	33.9	16.1	32.2
2000	564	34.7	16.3	30
2001	549	34.1	16.1	31.1
2002	580	35.9	16.2	34.8
2003	580	35.9	16.2	34.8
2004	535	36.5	14.7	37
2005	563	37.1	15.2	40.3
2006	521	37.5	13.9	42.4
2007	477	36.5	13.1	41.1
2008	461	36.8	12.5	44.7
2009	444	36.0	12.3	46.8
2010	484	33.0	14.6	43.4
2011	432	33.0	13.0	50
2012	466	33.0	14.1	47.4
2013	474	32.8	14.4	45.8
2014	482	34.1	14.1	49.2
2015	585	35.0	16.7	43.6
2016	594	41.0	14.4	49.3
2017	609	41.4	14.6	46.8
2018	617	42.3	14.5	41.5
2019	563	37.6	14.9	42.3
2020	468	33.7	13.8	42.9
2021	506	34.8	14.5	38.5
2022	517	34.8	14.8	34.8
2023	513	34.8	14.7	38
2024	198	36.4	5.4	38.4

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 Strafford Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$266 (3.3%)	$7,680 (96.7%)	$7,946
2020	$134 (1.5%)	$8,790 (98.5%)	$8,924
2021	$301 (3.5%)	$8,206 (96.5%)	$8,507
2022	$839 (9.4%)	$8,069 (90.6%)	$8,908

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Strafford Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 203^rd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 384^th of 898 Elementary schools	23.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Strafford Elementary)	52.6	56.9	4.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Strafford R-VI)	52.6	56.9	4.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Strafford Elementary)	51.6	38.3	13.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Strafford R-VI)	51.6	38.3	13.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Strafford Elementary)	58.1	38.5	19.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Strafford R-VI)	58.1	38.5	19.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Strafford Elementary)	57.1	46.9	10.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Strafford R-VI)	57.1	46.9	10.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	563	513	8.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	2
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	532	488	8.3%
Two or More Races	26	17	34.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.3%	38%	4.3%

Schools Near Strafford 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 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
Strafford Elementary	Public	K-4	310 W McCabe	Strafford	65757	Greene County	Strafford R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 736-7000	198	36	5.4	38.4%	186 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	9 (4.5%)	63.4	311^th of 906 public elementary schools	65.7%		57.1	384^th of 898 public elementary schools	57.2%	73	44.7	53.7			34.4	69.1		$8,908	$839	$8,069
Cogdill Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	218 W McCabe St.	Strafford	65757	Greene County	Strafford R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 736-7000	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hickory Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	4650 E. State Hwy Yy	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-7100	358	23	15.9	25.7%	292 (81.6%)	5 (1.4%)	21 (5.9%)	15 (4.2%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.6%)	20 (5.6%)	81.4	142^nd of 906 public elementary schools	84.3%		77	165^th of 898 public elementary schools	81.6%	23	44.5	57.6	51.3	61.4	58.9		67.0	$10,594	$2,282	$8,312
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	2757 E Division	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-1300	152	12	12.6	68.4%	103 (67.8%)	10 (6.6%)	14 (9.2%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (15.1%)								(n/a)
Pleasant View Elementary	Public	K-5	2210 E State Hwy Aa	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-2100	176	14	13.0	62.5%	151 (85.8%)	6 (3.4%)	9 (5.1%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	5 (2.8%)	36.8	590^th of 906 public elementary schools	34.9%		56.7	390^th of 898 public elementary schools	56.6%	200	29.0	34.3	45.1		26.4		34.3	$11,015	$2,098	$8,917
Fair Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	132 N Main St	Fair Grove	65648	Greene County	Fair Grove R-X	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 759-2555	534	41	13.1	36.3%	499 (93.4%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	77	175^th of 906 public elementary schools	80.7%		82.1	128^th of 898 public elementary schools	85.7%	47	54.7	53.5			54.8	59.7		$9,011	$1,421	$7,590
Fremont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2814 N Fremont	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-1700	390	26	15.0	82.1%	236 (60.5%)	68 (17.4%)	34 (8.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	47 (12.1%)	30.7	649^th of 906 public elementary schools	28.4%		26.9	692^nd of 898 public elementary schools	22.9%	43	26.0	32.1	38.5	35.0	20.4	27.2	33.2	$11,694	$2,792	$8,902
Pittman Elementary	Public	K-5	2934 E Bennett	Springfield	65804	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-4700	238	17	14.4	67.2%	164 (68.9%)	19 (8.0%)	31 (13.0%)	4 (1.7%)	5 (2.1%)	3 (1.3%)	12 (5.0%)	52.1	430^th of 906 public elementary schools	52.5%		47.1	489^th of 898 public elementary schools	45.5%	59		31.2	42.7	42.7	39.9	42.4	48.7	$13,981	$3,400	$10,582
Weller Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1630 N Weller	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-1900	288	25	11.7	83.0%	162 (56.3%)	42 (14.6%)	56 (19.4%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.7%)	4 (1.4%)	18 (6.3%)	17.3	755^th of 906 public elementary schools	16.7%		28.7	675^th of 898 public elementary schools	24.8%	80	21.3	28.4	18.2	16.0	19.2	30.8	17.2	$12,301	$2,213	$10,089
Bingham Elementary	Public	K-5	2126 E. Cherry	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-3400	395	72	5.4	77.7%	259 (65.6%)	45 (11.4%)	39 (9.9%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (11.4%)	33	633^rd of 906 public elementary schools	30.1%		48	478^th of 898 public elementary schools	46.8%	155	20.5	41.4	21.5	30.9	25.8	48.3	34.3	$11,364	$2,775	$8,588

Frequently Asked Questions about Strafford Elementary

How many students attend Strafford Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 198 students attended Strafford Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Strafford Elementary attend?

Students who attend Strafford Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Strafford Middle
High : Strafford High

What district is Strafford Elementary in?

Strafford R-VI

What is the racial makeup of Strafford Elementary?

Students at Strafford Elementary are 94% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Is Strafford Elementary a good school?

Strafford Elementary ranks 311^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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