Very Good
#707 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 32% in state
Central Elem.
Elementary School · Francis Howell R-iii · St. Charles, MO
A Francis Howell R-iii elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
4525 CENTRAL SCHOOL RD, St. Charles, MO 63304
- Math 42% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Elem. score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 49% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.8%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,024/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Charles), 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
$114,124
Median home value
$331,300
Median rent
$1,618/mo
College educated
48%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63304; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Child Family Educ. Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK | 0.1 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Castlio Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 838 | Compare → |
| Fairmount Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 1,026 | Compare → |
| Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 360 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Francis Howell R-iii
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #7 of 21
- District spending per student
- $12,462NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Elem. is listed in FRANCIS HOWELL R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Elem.
Central Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Charles, MO, part of Francis Howell R-iii, serving approximately 839 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #707 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 839
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Charles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (636) 851-5700
- Area population (ZIP 63304)
- 43,389
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 · 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 63304; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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