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#2203 of 2,221 schools in MO
Armstrong Elem.
Elementary School · Hazelwood · Hazelwood, MO
A Hazelwood elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6255 HOWDERSHELL RD, Hazelwood, MO 63042
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 20% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Armstrong Elem. score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 20% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Armstrong Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,039/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hazelwood), 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
$49,384
Median home value
$138,800
Median rent
$939/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK | 0.9 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Russell Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Garrett Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Mcnair Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 420 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hazelwood
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #28 of 31
- District spending per student
- $13,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Armstrong Elem. is listed in HAZELWOOD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Armstrong Elem.
Armstrong Elem. is a public elementary school in Hazelwood, MO, part of Hazelwood, serving approximately 373 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,203 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Armstrong Elem.
What grades does Armstrong Elem. serve?
Armstrong Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Armstrong Elem.?
Armstrong Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armstrong Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Armstrong Elem. is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Armstrong Elem. rank in MO?
Armstrong Elem. ranks #2,203 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Armstrong Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Armstrong Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Armstrong Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Armstrong Elem. has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Armstrong Elem. a charter school?
No, Armstrong Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Armstrong Elem. a Title I school?
No, Armstrong Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Armstrong Elem.?
76.9% of students at Armstrong 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (314) 953-4000
- Area population (ZIP 63042)
- 17,953
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 / EdFacts · 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 63042; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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