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South Elementary School

1111 Wornall St
Neosho, MO 64850
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Top 50%
Tel: (417) 451-8640
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South Elementary School serves 248 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
South Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

South Elementary School's student population of 248 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
248 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

South Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of South Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
19%
7%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in South Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
15%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in South Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
White
65%
70%
This chart display the percentage of White students in South Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MO.
Diversity Score
0.54
0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Neosho School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Elementary School's ranking?

South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend South Elementary School?

248 students attend South Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of South Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elementary School?

South Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does South Elementary School offer ?

South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4

What school district is South Elementary School part of?

South Elementary School is part of Neosho School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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