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Ross Elementary School vs. Portageville Elementary School

Should you attend Ross Elementary School or Portageville Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ross Elementary School
102 School Drive
Wardell, MO 63879
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Portageville Elementary School
1108 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Ross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Portageville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 102 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ross Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Portageville Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
102 students
317 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ross Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Portageville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ross Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Portageville Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ross Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Portageville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ross Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Pemiscot County R-I School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Portageville Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portageville School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1923 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#411 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ross Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Portageville Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
60-64%
(Top 10% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ross Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Pemiscot County R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Portageville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portageville School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ross Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Pemiscot County R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Portageville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portageville School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in MO)
40-49%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ross Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Pemiscot County R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Portageville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Portageville School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ross Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Portageville Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
10
44
Kindergarten Students
17
56
Grade 1 Students
13
47
Grade 2 Students
14
39
Grade 3 Students
15
34
Grade 4 Students
15
42
Grade 5 Students
18
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Portageville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portageville School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ross Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Pemiscot County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Portageville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portageville School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ross Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Pemiscot County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Portageville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portageville School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
91%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ross Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Pemiscot County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Portageville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portageville School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ross Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Pemiscot County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Portageville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portageville School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ross Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Pemiscot County R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Portageville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portageville School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ross Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Pemiscot County R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Portageville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portageville School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(14-15 School Year Data)
5%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ross Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Pemiscot County R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Portageville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portageville School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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