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Combs Elementary

Elementary School · Ferguson-florissant R-ii · Florissant, MO

A Ferguson-florissant R-ii elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 ST JEAN DR, Florissant, MO 63031

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% vs MO 47% (2025)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-20.3 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$15,424
Chronic Absenteeism31.7%

Students at Combs Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2025 MAP)
School
State
47%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 27% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
18%
2024
ELA
18%
2025
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Combs 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 75Very Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,182/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florissant), 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

$71,783

Median home value

$144,500

Median rent

$1,351/mo

College educated

28%

Homeownership

71.5%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63031; 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
North County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–121.1 mi221Compare →
Mccurdy Elem.Enrollment path unverified4.0PK–51.2 mi506Compare →
Mcnair Elem.Enrollment path unverified5.1PK–51.5 mi420Compare →
Robinwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.33–51.5 mi325Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Ferguson-florissant R-ii

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#3 of 23
District spending per student
$15,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Combs Elementary is listed in FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Combs Elementary

Combs Elementary is a public elementary school in Florissant, MO, part of Ferguson-florissant R-ii, serving approximately 315 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,290 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Combs Elementary

What grades does Combs Elementary serve?

Combs Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Combs Elementary?

Combs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Combs Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Combs Elementary is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Combs Elementary rank in MO?

Combs Elementary ranks #1,290 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Combs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Combs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Combs Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Combs Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Combs Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Combs Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

99.0% of students at Combs 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
315
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.7%
Area population (ZIP 63031)
50,258
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
38.1
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 63031; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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