Below Average
#1741 of 2,221 schools in MO
South Elem.
Elementary School · Kennett 39 · Kennett, MO
A Kennett 39 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
920 S KENNETT ST, Kennett, MO 63857
- Math 29% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Elem. score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where South Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,652/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kennett), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,817
Median home value
$109,500
Median rent
$599/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63857; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.2 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kennett 39
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,781NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 39.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Elem. is listed in KENNETT 39; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Elem.
South Elem. is a public elementary school in Kennett, MO, part of Kennett 39, serving approximately 403 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,741 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Elem.
What grades does South Elem. serve?
South Elem. serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend South Elem.?
South Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elem. is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Elem. rank in MO?
South Elem. ranks #1,741 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is South Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
South Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Elem. has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Elem. a charter school?
No, South Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Elem. a Title I school?
No, South Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Elem.?
99.3% of students at South Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Dunklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (573) 717-1130
- Area population (ZIP 63857)
- 11,964
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63857; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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