Excellent
#32 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 1% in state
Crystal City Elem.
Elementary School · Crystal City 47 · Crystal City, MO
A Crystal City 47 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 MISSISSIPPI, Crystal City, MO 63019
- Math 71% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MO 46% (2024)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crystal City Elem. score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2021, reaching 71% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crystal City 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated794/100K
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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
$64,700
Median home value
$170,000
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin City Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–11 | 1.5 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Festus Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–3 | 1.9 mi | 1,042 | Compare → |
| Taylor Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 2.9 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Pevely Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 708 | Compare → |
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.
Crystal City 47
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,404NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crystal City Elem. is listed in CRYSTAL CITY 47; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crystal City Elem.
Crystal City Elem. is a public elementary school in Crystal City, MO, part of Crystal City 47, serving approximately 323 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crystal City Elem.
What grades does Crystal City Elem. serve?
Crystal City Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Crystal City Elem.?
Crystal City Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal City Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Crystal City Elem. is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crystal City Elem. rank in MO?
Crystal City Elem. ranks #32 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Crystal City Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Crystal City Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Crystal City Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crystal City Elem. has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Crystal City Elem. a charter school?
No, Crystal City Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crystal City Elem. a Title I school?
No, Crystal City Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crystal City Elem.?
45.8% of students at Crystal City 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (636) 937-4411
- Area population (ZIP 63019)
- 4,490
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 · 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.
- 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 63019; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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