South Fork Elementary

Q: Is South Fork Elementary a good school?

South Fork Elementary ranks 344 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Fork Elementary is a public elementary school in West Plains, Missouri, serving 159 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the West Plains R-VII district, which is ranked 192 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Academically, South Fork Elementary has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 230 out of 1,089 Missouri elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 807 out of 1,088 in 2010-2011. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 344 out of 906 with a 3-star rating. Compared to the district and state, South Fork has lower proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts, but outperforms them in 5th and 6th grade Mathematics as well as 5th grade Science. The school also has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 52.83% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

While South Fork Elementary faces some challenges, it also demonstrates strengths in certain subject areas and grade levels. Addressing the school's high chronic absenteeism rate, which reached 30.6% in 2021-2022, could be a priority. Analyzing the practices of higher-performing nearby schools, such as Howell Valley Elementary and Fairview Elementary, could provide insights for South Fork to improve its overall performance and provide a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

3209 Us Hwy 160
West Plains, MO 65775-7700

(417) 256-2836

District: West Plains R-Vii

SchoolDigger Rank:
344^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,403

Students who attend South Fork Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	West Plains Middle
High:	West Plains Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 183

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.7%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Fork Elementary ranks better than 62% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.61. (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 (96.7%), two or more races (1.6%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Fork Elementary is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare South Fork Elementary employs 14.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Fork Elementary is $11,403.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Fork Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Fork Elementary 344^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See South Fork Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

West Plains R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks West Plains R-Vii 192^nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Fork Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Fork Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	33.84	818^th	1074	23.8%
2007	58.89	416^th	1080	61.5%
2008	62.56	343^rd	1084	68.4%
2009	54.72	484^th	1053	54.0%
2010	46.54	628^th	1066	41.1%
2011	35.24	807^th	1088	25.8%
2012	42.16	718^th	1085	33.8%
2013	40.46	755^th	1108	31.9%
2014	73.11	230^th	1089	78.9%
2015	67.59	316^th	1058	70.1%
2017	52.06	505^th	1032	51.1%
2018	42.33	618^th	1045	40.9%
2019	55.31	453^rd	1052	56.9%
2024	60.61	344^th	906	62.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	57.41	329^th	887	62.9%
2019	58.51	321^st	907	64.6%

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Rank History for White students at South Fork Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	33.23	621^st	898	30.8%
2019	48.16	457^th	917	50.2%
2024	59.00	256^th	668	61.7%

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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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by a parent
Thursday, July 28, 2011

Great School! Not a lot of students. Teachers are very nice and most are young and current with what is going on in the school enviroment. Close Quote

Enrollment information for South Fork 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	209	209
1992	191	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
1993	183	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
1994	183	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
1995	183	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	184
1996	183	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	184
1997	194	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
1998	185	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
1999	183	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
2000	170	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
2001	173	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	174
2002	154	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
2003	154	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
2004	129	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
2005	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
2006	109	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
2007	115	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	120
2008	137	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
2009	129	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2010	129	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
2011	167	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	167
2012	161	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	161
2013	154	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	156
2014	156	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	159
2015	162	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	167
2016	162	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	164
2017	152	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	155
2018	177	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	179
2019	175	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	177
2020	173	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	175
2021	151	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	152
2022	148	0	1	2	0	0	1	0	152
2023	153	0	1	1	0	0	4	0	159
2024	177	0	1	2	0	0	3	0	183

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 Fork Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	209	14.2	14.7	39.2
1992	191	11.8	16.1	41.9
1993	183	11.7	15.6	50.3
1994	185	12.2	15.2	51.9
1995	184	12.0	15.3	54.9
1996	184	12.0	15.3	54.9
1997	194	12.5	15.5	62.9
1998	186	12.2	15.2	59.7
1999	184	13.3	13.8	79.9
2000	172	13.3	12.9	67.4
2001	174	13.0	13.4	69
2002	154	11.5	13.4	71.4
2003	154	11.5	13.4	71.4
2004	129	11.5	11.2	70.5
2005	124	9.9	12.5	71
2006	109	10.6	10.3	67
2007	120	9.5	12.6	66.7
2008	140	13.3	10.5	59.3
2009	130	12.2	10.7	56.2
2010	131	10.8	12.0	68.7
2011	167	10.9	15.2	59.3
2012	161	10.4	15.3	62.1
2013	156	10.9	14.2	70.5
2014	159	12.0	13.1	69.8
2015	167	11.0	15.1	68.9
2016	164	12.0	13.6	61
2017	155	12.2	12.6	61.9
2018	179	12.8	13.9	59.8
2019	177	13.6	12.9	55.4
2020	175	15.4	11.3	52.6
2021	152	14.9	10.1	53.3
2022	152	13.3	11.3	53.9
2023	159	13.3	11.8	52.8
2024	183	14.6	12.4	59.6

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 Fork Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	209	14.2	14.7	39.2
1992	191	11.8	16.1	41.9
1993	183	11.7	15.6	50.3
1994	185	12.2	15.2	51.9
1995	184	12.0	15.3	54.9
1996	184	12.0	15.3	54.9
1997	194	12.5	15.5	62.9
1998	186	12.2	15.2	59.7
1999	184	13.3	13.8	79.9
2000	172	13.3	12.9	67.4
2001	174	13.0	13.4	69
2002	154	11.5	13.4	71.4
2003	154	11.5	13.4	71.4
2004	129	11.5	11.2	70.5
2005	124	9.9	12.5	71
2006	109	10.6	10.3	67
2007	120	9.5	12.6	66.7
2008	140	13.3	10.5	59.3
2009	130	12.2	10.7	56.2
2010	131	10.8	12.0	68.7
2011	167	10.9	15.2	59.3
2012	161	10.4	15.3	62.1
2013	156	10.9	14.2	70.5
2014	159	12.0	13.1	69.8
2015	167	11.0	15.1	68.9
2016	164	12.0	13.6	61
2017	155	12.2	12.6	61.9
2018	179	12.8	13.9	59.8
2019	177	13.6	12.9	55.4
2020	175	15.4	11.3	52.6
2021	152	14.9	10.1	53.3
2022	152	13.3	11.3	53.9
2023	159	13.3	11.8	52.8
2024	183	14.6	12.4	59.6

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 Fork Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$934 (9.3%)	$9,060 (90.7%)	$9,994
2020	$751 (7.4%)	$9,418 (92.6%)	$10,170
2021	$1,526 (14.1%)	$9,331 (85.9%)	$10,858
2022	$1,186 (10.4%)	$10,217 (89.6%)	$11,403

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Fork 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Fork Elementary)	33.4	48.1	14.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Plains R-Vii)	35.3	34.6	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
5th Grade Science (South Fork Elementary)	77.8	88.2	10.4%
5th Grade Science (West Plains R-Vii)	38.9	43.4	4.5%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	177	159	10.2%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	175	153	12.6%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.4%	52.8%	2.5%

Schools Near South Fork Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)						MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)						MAP English I (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 Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP English I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Fork Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3209 Us Hwy 160	West Plains	65775	Howell County	West Plains R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-2836	183	15	12.4	59.6%	177 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	60.6	344^th of 906 public elementary schools	62.0%					(n/a)	22.8		58.3	68.3			75.0		13.7							$11,403	$1,186	$10,217
Fairview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	4036 State Rte K	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Fairview R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-1063	487	42	11.5	50.5%	444 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	45.5	504^th of 906 public elementary schools	44.4%		52.9	421^st of 898 public elementary schools	53.1%	83	35.0	53.8	31.4	39.9	53.8	56.0	31.9	42.0	25.0	51.8	37.0	30.8	32.6	45.5	57.0	$9,427	$1,658	$7,768
Glenwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	10286 State Rte 17	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Glenwood R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-4849	245	22	10.9	51.4%	242 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	29.2	662^nd of 906 public elementary schools	26.9%		14.7	776^th of 898 public elementary schools	13.6%	114		44.4	9.1	29.2		5.0	22.8	25.0	20.0		27.3	33.4				$10,415	$1,702	$8,713
Howell Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	6461 State Rte Zz	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Howell Valley R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-2268	206	16	12.5	48.1%	190 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.4%)								(n/a)					68.0											$10,351	$1,417	$8,935
West Plains Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1136 Allen St	West Plains	65775	Howell County	West Plains R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-6150	776	65	11.9	69.7%	683 (88.0%)	3 (0.4%)	49 (6.3%)	5 (0.6%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.9%)	33.4	630^th of 906 public elementary schools	30.5%		26.6	693^rd of 898 public elementary schools	22.8%	63	30.0	28.8							34.0	40.2						$12,996	$1,611	$11,385
Richards Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	3461 County Rd 1710	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Richards R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-5239	385	27	14.2	63.9%	366 (95.1%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	58.4	364^th of 906 public elementary schools	59.8%		34	621^st of 898 public elementary schools	30.8%	257	15.3	45.7	46.0	57.5						71.3	43.5		33.2			$8,687	$1,297	$7,390
Bakersfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	357 State Hwy O	Bakersfield	65609	Ozark County	Bakersfield R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 284-7593	162	16	10.2	61.1%	159 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)								(n/a)	49.9								33.4							$13,239	$2,006	$11,233
Junction Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	8004 County Rd 3010	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Junction Hill C-12	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-4265	181	18	10.1	58.6%	177 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.1%)								(n/a)		70.5													74.9	$10,646	$1,953	$8,692
Dora Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	613 County Road 379	Dora	65637	Ozark County	Dora R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 261-2337	148	12	11.8	58.1%	142 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)	58.8	71.3														$13,752	$2,200	$11,553
Koshkonong Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	School St	Koshkonong	65692	Oregon County	Oregon-Howell R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 867-5601	145	15	9.6	73.8%	125 (86.2%)	4 (2.8%)	7 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.5%)								(n/a)			30.5													$12,840	$2,972	$9,867

Frequently Asked Questions about South Fork Elementary

What is the racial makeup of South Fork Elementary?

Students at South Fork Elementary are 97% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend South Fork Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 183 students attended South Fork Elementary.

What schools do graduates of South Fork Elementary attend?

Students who attend South Fork Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Plains Middle
High : West Plains Senior High

Is South Fork Elementary a good school?

South Fork Elementary ranks 344^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is South Fork Elementary in?

West Plains R-Vii

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