Serving 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, South Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Attendance Zone: SOUTH ELEM.'s attendance zone covers the entire district in Eldon, MO, encompassing approximately 184.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with distances to the zone's furthest edge reaching up to 11.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Elementary School's student population of 552 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
552 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Lead! Together We Rise!
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
37%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
46%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
552 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of South Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Eldon R-I School District.
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