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#326 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 15% in state

Castlio Elem.

Elementary School · FRANCIS HOWELL R-III

1020 DINGLEDINE RD, St. Charles, MO 63304

Enrollment

838

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

8.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#326 of 2,221

In St. Charles

#8 of 33

public schools

In district

#3 of 21

FRANCIS HOWELL R-III

Academic performance

8.8 / 10

Excellent

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Castlio Elem.

8.0/10

Elementary School in St. Charles · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.4/10

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7.2/10

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About Castlio Elem.

Castlio Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Charles, MO, part of FRANCIS HOWELL R-III. Castlio Elem. serves approximately 838 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

Castlio Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #326 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Castlio Elem. show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.8 pts above district
  • This school 8.0 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.2
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.7% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+17 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.4 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,462
Chronic Absenteeism11.8%

Castlio Elem. — Students at Castlio Elem. score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

12.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 66.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 68.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.7% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
62.7%
ELA
64.8%
2025
Math
64.8%
ELA
63.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.6/10.

How Castlio Elem. Compares

See how Castlio Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.0/10
85th percentile in MO
Academic
8.8/10
Excellent
Growth
7.6/10
Very Good
Environment
7.6/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
12%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
64 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
11.8%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

1020 DINGLEDINE RD, St. Charles, MO 63304

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Castlio Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WARREN ELEM. (rated 8.4/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby St. Peters), which scores slightly higher. Another option is BECKY-DAVID ELEM. (rated 7.9/10, 2.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, CENTRAL ELEM. (rated 7.2/10, 1.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in St. Charles, see our St. Charles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.8 mi
School Distance Rating
ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Charles 1.3 mi 5.4
CENTRAL ELEM. St. Charles 1.4 mi 7.2
HOLLENBECK MIDDLE St. Charles 1.4 mi 5.9
EARLY CHILD FAMILY EDUC. CTR. St. Charles 1.5 mi 4.0
FAIRMOUNT ELEM. St. Peters 2.5 mi 4.8
BARNWELL MIDDLE St. Charles 2.1 mi 5.5
BECKY-DAVID ELEM. St. Charles 2.2 mi 7.9
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT St. Peters 3.4 mi 5.8
HENDERSON ELEM. St. Charles 3.2 mi 5.7
FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGH St. Charles 2.9 mi 5.2
CHILDRENS EDU-CARE CENTER INC. St. Peters 3.4 mi
FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGH St. Charles 3.2 mi 7.1
SAEGER MIDDLE St. Charles 2.9 mi 5.9
EARLY CHILD. FAMILY EDUC CTR. St. Charles 3.3 mi 3.9
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL St. Charles 3.1 mi 4.3
DR. BERNARD J. DUBRAY MIDDLE St. Peters 3.9 mi 6.5
HAWTHORN ELEM. St. Peters 4.1 mi 6.2
FT. ZUMWALT EAST HIGH St. Peters 4.3 mi 7.4
LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OF ST CHARLES COUNTY St. Peters 4.4 mi 5.2
WARREN ELEM. St. Peters 3.8 mi 8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63304 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$114,124

Median Home Value

$331,300

Median Rent

$1,618/mo

Population

43,389

College Educated

48%

Homeownership

88.4%

Avg Commute

24.9 min

Poverty Rate

4%

Median Age

41.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
FESTUS ELEM. Festus, MO 8.0
LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY Wentzville, MO 8.0
BECKY-DAVID ELEM. St. Charles, MO 7.9
BEULAH RALPH ELEMENTARY Columbia, MO 7.9
CHAPEL HILL ELEMENTARY Gladstone, MO 8.1
COMPASS ELEMENTARY Platte City, MO 8.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Castlio Elem.

What grades does Castlio Elem. serve?

Castlio Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Castlio Elem.?

Castlio Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 838 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Castlio Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Castlio Elem. is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Castlio Elem. rank in MO?

Castlio Elem. ranks #326 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Castlio Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Castlio Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Castlio Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Castlio Elem. has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Castlio Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Castlio Elem. a Title I school?

No, Castlio Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Castlio Elem.?

12.3% of students at Castlio 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
11 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
13 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
838
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.3%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Charles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.8%

District

FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
District Enrollment
17,241
Schools in District
23
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,462
District Rank
#3 of 21

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