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#192 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 9% in state

Augusta Elementary

Elementary School · Washington · Augusta, MO

A Washington elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5541 Locust Street, Augusta, MO 63332

  • Math 81% vs MO 48% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs MO 49% (2025)
  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency81.2% (2024 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.4% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+33.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.3 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+25.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$13,537
Chronic Absenteeism8.1%

Students at Augusta Elementary score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency81%(2024 MAP)
School
State
48%(2024 MAP)
ELA Proficiency70%(2025 MAP)
School
State
49%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 70% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
81%
2025
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.4%

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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The neighborhood

Where Augusta Elementary 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$137,083

Median home value

$385,600

College educated

29.5%

Homeownership

96%

Poverty rate

1.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63332; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Labadie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.5K–63.6 mi105Compare →
South Point ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8K–64.5 mi407Compare →
Campbellton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9K–6Not available122Compare →
Clearview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8K–6Not available292Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Washington

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#2 of 10
District spending per student
$13,537NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Augusta Elementary is listed in WASHINGTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Augusta Elementary

Augusta Elementary is a public elementary school in Augusta, MO, part of Washington, serving approximately 111 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Augusta Elementary

What grades does Augusta Elementary serve?

Augusta Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Augusta Elementary?

Augusta Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Augusta Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Augusta Elementary is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Augusta Elementary rank in MO?

Augusta Elementary ranks #192 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Augusta Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Augusta Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Augusta Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Augusta Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Augusta Elementary a charter school?

No, Augusta Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Augusta Elementary a Title I school?

No, Augusta Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Augusta Elementary?

32.4% of students at Augusta Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
111
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
St. Charles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.1%
Area population (ZIP 63332)
1,676
Area average commute
36.4 min
Area median age
41.9
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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)
NCES 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 63332; 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, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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