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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SENATH-HORNERSVILLE C-8·NCES 292787001715

SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH

802 S STATE, SENATH, MO 63876 · (573) 738-2515 · Dunklin County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL292 STUDENTS
Enrollment
292
Elementary
DISTRICT 236 · STATE 315
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.1:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
292 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
40
Kindergarten
51
Grade 1
57
Grade 2
43
Grade 3
56
Grade 4
45
Student demographics
White
15854%
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 67%
Hispanic
11439%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 9%
Black
52%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 15%
Two+
155%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
14249%
Female
15051%

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Test scores

MO DVT (Growth) 2024-25 . Growth Percentile vs Peers
English Language Arts
27.0%
MO avg 49.5% . -43.0pp since 2023
Math
7.0%
MO avg 48.7% . -17.0pp since 2023
Source: MO DVT (Growth). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
32.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
49.4%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-17.4pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
292
-7 (-2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 11.8:1
% White
54%
was 58%
% Hispanic
39%
was 39%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH

SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH operates as a reasonably sized elementary school in SENATH, Missouri, part of SENATH-HORNERSVILLE C-8. Current enrollment sits at 292 students spanning grades pre-K through 4.

Within SENATH-HORNERSVILLE C-8, which oversees 3 schools and 708 students, SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH lists that 54% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school reports 39% Hispanic, 5% multiracial. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 76%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.0:1. The state averages about 12.4:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 100% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

After controlling for student poverty, SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 49.4% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 32.0%.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Dunklin County put median household earnings sit near $47,849, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH is one of 21 public schools in Dunklin County (combined enrollment of about 4,864 students).

The closest other public school is SENATH-HORNERSVILLE HIGH SCHOO, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 7 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH ranks 8th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 50.0%.

The school occupies a rural site.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH has stayed largely flat, going from 299 students in 2018 to 292 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 11.8:1 in 2018 to 13.0:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Dunklin County at a glance

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Population
27,493
Census ACS
Median income
$47,849
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
4,864 students

Quick facts

School name
SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH
District
SENATH-HORNERSVILLE C-8
Address
802 S STATE, SENATH, MO 63876
Phone
(573) 738-2515
County
Dunklin County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–04
Total enrollment
292
Teachers (FTE)
22
Student–teacher ratio
13.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
292 (100%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
292787001715
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH
How many students attend SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH?
SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH enrolls approximately 292 students in grades PK-04.
What grades does SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH serve?
SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH serves grades PK-04.
How many teachers does SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH have?
SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH employs 22 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.
What is the student diversity at SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH?
Student demographics at SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH are roughly 54% White, 39% Hispanic, 2% Black, 5% Two or more.
What district is SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH in?
SENATH-HORNERSVILLE ELEM SCH is part of SENATH-HORNERSVILLE C-8.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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