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Verona Elementary

Summary:

Verona Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Verona, Missouri, with 170 students. The school is part of the Verona R-VII District, which is ranked 312 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Verona Elementary has consistently low academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools. For example, in 2023-2024, only 32.4% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 38.4%. The school's performance is particularly weak in English Language Arts, with only 25% of 6th graders proficient or better, compared to the state average of 37.6%. Nearby schools like Mount Vernon Intermediate and Central Elementary in Pierce City have significantly higher academic performance, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points higher than Verona Elementary.

Verona Elementary also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 12.2% to 20.3% in recent years, which is notably higher than the 8.0% rate at Purdy Elementary. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic status backgrounds, with 67.65% to 91.14% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years, significantly higher than the 54.91% rate at nearby Central Elementary in Pierce City. Despite higher spending per student, Verona Elementary has not been able to effectively address these challenges and improve outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 101 E Ella St
       Verona, MO  65769-0007

(833) 402-9580

District: Verona R-Vii

SchoolDigger Rank:
561st of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,613 Help


Students who attend Verona Elementary usually attend:

High:    Verona High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  164

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.5%
Hispanic:
22.6%
Asian:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Verona Elementary ranks worse than 61.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.85. (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 Racial makeup is: White (69.5%), Hispanic (22.6%), Asian (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Verona Elementary is 11.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Verona Elementary is $11,613.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Verona Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Verona R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks Verona R-Vii 312th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Verona Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Verona Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 37.54 760th 1074 29.2%
2007 29.47 893rd 1080 17.3%
2008 40.28 751st 1084 30.7%
2009 32.73 798th 1053 24.2%
2010 29.53 847th 1066 20.5%
2011 22.55 942nd 1088 13.4%
2012 18.96 960th 1085 11.5%
2013 20.75 969th 1108 12.5%
2014 25.47 900th 1089 17.4%
2015 32.60 792nd 1058 25.1%
2016 33.77 630th 865 27.2%
2017 29.99 786th 1032 23.8%
2018 26.11 823rd 1045 21.2%
2019 21.87 871st 1052 17.2%
2021 16.13 755th 901 16.2%
2022 18.08 757th 908 16.6%
2023 40.41 566th 898 37.0%
2024 39.85 561st 906 38.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Verona Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.96 683rd 887 23.0%
2019 28.55 737th 907 18.7%
2021 37.05 358th 574 37.6%
2022 42.75 285th 532 46.4%
2023 58.60 196th 611 67.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Verona Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.81 62nd 105 41.0%
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Rank History for White students at Verona Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.82 726th 898 19.2%
2019 21.19 799th 917 12.9%
2021 6.80 670th 691 3.0%
2022 3.14 673rd 675 0.3%
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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 Verona 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 155 155
1992 158 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1993 140 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1994 140 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1995 150 0 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 166
1996 150 0 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 166
1997 153 0 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1998 145 3 0 45 1 n/a n/a 0 194
1999 151 0 0 50 1 n/a n/a 0 202
2000 134 0 0 62 1 n/a n/a 0 197
2001 132 0 0 71 1 n/a n/a 0 204
2002 150 0 3 75 1 n/a n/a 0 229
2003 150 0 3 75 1 n/a n/a 0 229
2004 147 1 0 101 1 n/a n/a 0 250
2005 157 0 0 98 1 n/a n/a 0 256
2006 134 0 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2007 143 0 0 94 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2008 130 0 1 98 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2009 127 0 1 95 3 n/a n/a 0 226
2010 151 0 4 97 3 n/a n/a 0 255
2011 169 0 4 87 6 0 1 0 267
2012 158 0 3 91 6 0 1 0 259
2013 151 0 3 80 6 0 2 0 242
2014 143 2 5 82 1 0 3 0 236
2015 158 1 4 74 1 0 4 0 242
2016 160 0 2 73 0 0 5 0 240
2017 201 0 2 14 0 1 1 0 219
2018 183 0 2 33 0 0 1 0 219
2019 124 0 2 75 0 0 6 0 207
2020 121 0 6 64 1 0 5 0 197
2021 98 0 6 58 0 0 3 0 165
2022 101 0 7 48 0 0 2 0 158
2023 104 0 8 54 0 2 2 0 170
2024 114 0 8 37 0 4 1 0 164

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 Verona Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 155 12.1 12.8 n/a
1992 163 12.6 12.9 60.1
1993 146 12.1 12.1 93.8
1994 147 11.9 12.4 94.6
1995 166 13.1 12.7 81.3
1996 166 13.1 12.7 81.3
1997 177 14.2 12.5 56.5
1998 194 15.2 12.8 63.9
1999 202 15.4 13.1 72.8
2000 197 15.3 12.9 81.2
2001 204 15.5 13.2 70.1
2002 229 19.0 12.1 72.5
2003 229 19.0 12.1 72.5
2004 250 20.2 12.4 77.6
2005 256 20.5 12.5 76.6
2006 222 19.5 11.4 78.8
2007 237 18.5 12.8 78.9
2008 229 20.4 11.2 83.4
2009 226 20.4 11.1 81.4
2010 255 21.4 11.9 76.5
2011 267 20.1 13.2 71.5
2012 259 19.2 13.4 68.7
2013 242 19.9 12.1 71.1
2014 236 20.4 11.5 73.3
2015 242 16.0 15.1 74
2016 240 18.0 13.3 74.6
2017 219 20.0 10.9 79.9
2018 219 20.5 10.6 72.6
2019 207 19.7 10.4 79.2
2020 197 19.7 9.9 87.8
2021 165 n/a n/a 89.1
2022 158 16.5 9.5 91.1
2023 170 15.5 10.9 67.6
2024 164 14.2 11.5 50

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 Verona Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 155 12.1 12.8 n/a
1992 163 12.6 12.9 60.1
1993 146 12.1 12.1 93.8
1994 147 11.9 12.4 94.6
1995 166 13.1 12.7 81.3
1996 166 13.1 12.7 81.3
1997 177 14.2 12.5 56.5
1998 194 15.2 12.8 63.9
1999 202 15.4 13.1 72.8
2000 197 15.3 12.9 81.2
2001 204 15.5 13.2 70.1
2002 229 19.0 12.1 72.5
2003 229 19.0 12.1 72.5
2004 250 20.2 12.4 77.6
2005 256 20.5 12.5 76.6
2006 222 19.5 11.4 78.8
2007 237 18.5 12.8 78.9
2008 229 20.4 11.2 83.4
2009 226 20.4 11.1 81.4
2010 255 21.4 11.9 76.5
2011 267 20.1 13.2 71.5
2012 259 19.2 13.4 68.7
2013 242 19.9 12.1 71.1
2014 236 20.4 11.5 73.3
2015 242 16.0 15.1 74
2016 240 18.0 13.3 74.6
2017 219 20.0 10.9 79.9
2018 219 20.5 10.6 72.6
2019 207 19.7 10.4 79.2
2020 197 19.7 9.9 87.8
2021 165 n/a n/a 89.1
2022 158 16.5 9.5 91.1
2023 170 15.5 10.9 67.6
2024 164 14.2 11.5 50

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 Verona Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,194 (19.1%) $9,310 (80.9%) $11,505
2020 $2,061 (16.9%) $10,138 (83.1%) $12,199
2021 $6,199 (40.5%) $9,104 (59.5%) $15,303
2022 $7,606 (65.5%) $4,007 (34.5%) $11,613

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Verona 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 871st of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 566th of 898 Elementary schools
 19.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Verona Elementary)364
 32%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Verona R-Vii)364
 32%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4639.7
 6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Verona Elementary)448
 36%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Verona R-Vii)448
 36%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.741.4
 7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Verona Elementary)3043.3
 13.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Verona R-Vii)3043.3
 13.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Elementary)2023.4
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Verona R-Vii)2023.4
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Verona Elementary)20.527.8
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Verona R-Vii)20.527.8
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Verona Elementary)23.133.3
 10.2%
   5th Grade Science (Verona R-Vii)23.133.3
 10.2%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.6
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Elementary)29.722.3
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Verona R-Vii)29.722.3
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Verona Elementary)41.753.8
 12.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Verona R-Vii)41.753.8
 12.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Elementary)33.322.5
 10.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Verona R-Vii)33.322.5
 10.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.939.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students207170
 17.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian28
 300%
Hispanic7554
 28%
Pacific Islander02
White124104
 16.1%
Two or More Races62
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.2%67.6%
 11.6%

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Students at Verona Elementary are 70% White, 23% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 164 students attended Verona Elementary.

Verona Elementary ranks 561st of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Verona Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Verona High


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