Very Good
#707 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 32% in state
Central Elem.
Elementary School · FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
4525 CENTRAL SCHOOL RD, St. Charles, MO 63304
Enrollment
839
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
839
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#707 of 2,221
In St. Charles
#15 of 33
public schools
In district
#7 of 21
FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
Academic growth
7.2 / 10
Very Good
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Central Elem.
Elementary School in St. Charles · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Central Elem.
Central Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Charles, MO, part of FRANCIS HOWELL R-III. Central Elem. serves approximately 839 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
Central Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #707 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Central Elem. show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 7.2
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Central Elem. — Students at Central Elem. score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
35.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 7.2/10.
How Central Elem. Compares
See how Central Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
4525 CENTRAL SCHOOL RD, St. Charles, MO 63304
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Central Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WARREN ELEM. (rated 8.4/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby St. Peters), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST. PETERS ELEM. (rated 8.1/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby St. Peters), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, MID RIVERS ELEM. (rated 8.1/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby St. Peters), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Charles, see our St. Charles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EARLY CHILD FAMILY EDUC. CTR. St. Charles | 0.1 mi | 4.0 |
| HOLLENBECK MIDDLE St. Charles | 0.1 mi | 5.9 |
| CASTLIO ELEM. St. Charles | 1.4 mi | 8.0 |
| FAIRMOUNT ELEM. St. Peters | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Charles | 1.5 mi | 5.4 |
| CHILDRENS EDU-CARE CENTER INC. St. Peters | 2.0 mi | — |
| FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGH St. Charles | 1.8 mi | 5.2 |
| SAEGER MIDDLE St. Charles | 1.9 mi | 5.9 |
| CHRISTIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT St. Peters | 2.4 mi | 5.8 |
| DR. BERNARD J. DUBRAY MIDDLE St. Peters | 2.6 mi | 6.5 |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL St. Charles | 2.2 mi | 4.3 |
| HAWTHORN ELEM. St. Peters | 3.0 mi | 6.2 |
| WARREN ELEM. St. Peters | 2.6 mi | 8.4 |
| LEWIS CLARK ELEM. St. Peters | 3.3 mi | 7.1 |
| BARNWELL MIDDLE St. Charles | 2.6 mi | 5.5 |
| BECKY-DAVID ELEM. St. Charles | 2.6 mi | 7.9 |
| ST. PETERS ELEM. St. Peters | 3.3 mi | 8.1 |
| MID RIVERS ELEM. St. Peters | 3.3 mi | 8.1 |
| HENDERSON ELEM. St. Charles | 2.9 mi | 5.7 |
| LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OF ST CHARLES COUNTY St. Peters | 3.4 mi | 5.2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| CARDEN PARK ELEM St. Joseph, MO | 7.2 |
| CONCORD ELEM. SCHOOL St. Louis, MO | 7.2 |
| FRONTIER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION Kansas City, MO | 7.2 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM. Neosho, MO | 7.2 |
| GOTSCH INTERMEDIATE SCH. St. Louis, MO | 7.2 |
| KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY Kirksville, MO | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Central Elem.
What grades does Central Elem. serve?
Central Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Central Elem.?
Central Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 839 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Central 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 Central Elem. rank in MO?
Central Elem. ranks #707 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Central Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Central Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Elem. has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central Elem. a charter school?
No, Central Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Elem. a Title I school?
No, Central Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Elem.?
35.8% of students at Central 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 839
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 35.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Charles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (636) 851-5700
Resources & Links
District
FRANCIS HOWELL R-III- District Enrollment
- 17,241
- Schools in District
- 23
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,462
- District Rank
- #7 of 21
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