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William Southern Elementary School

4300 S Phelps Rd
Independence, MO 64055

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William Southern Elementary School serves 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

William Southern Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 421 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

William Southern Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

421 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

William Southern Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 William Southern Elementary School is 0.72, 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

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#1447 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of William Southern Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William Southern Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William Southern Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of William Southern Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

Black

29%

15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in William Southern Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

41%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in William Southern Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

13%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.72

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of William Southern Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

56%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in William Southern Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Independence 30 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William Southern Elementary School's ranking?

William Southern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

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

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend William Southern Elementary School?

421 students attend William Southern Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

41% of William Southern Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of William Southern Elementary School?

William Southern Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does William Southern Elementary School offer ?

William Southern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is William Southern Elementary School part of?

William Southern Elementary School is part of Independence 30 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 421 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education