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#1291 of 2,221 schools in MO
Duchesne Elementary
Elementary School · Ferguson-florissant R-ii · Florissant, MO
A Ferguson-florissant R-ii elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 S FLORISSANT RD, Florissant, MO 63031
- Math 27% proficient (2019)
- Reading 32% proficient (2019)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Duchesne Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2016, to 30% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Duchesne 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK | 1.2 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Parker Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–2 | 1.2 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Walnut Grove Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–2 | 1.4 mi | 409 | 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.
Ferguson-florissant R-ii
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Duchesne Elementary is listed in FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Duchesne Elementary
Duchesne Elementary is a public elementary school in Florissant, MO, part of Ferguson-florissant R-ii, serving approximately 302 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,291 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Duchesne Elementary
What grades does Duchesne Elementary serve?
Duchesne Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Duchesne Elementary?
Duchesne Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duchesne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Duchesne Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Duchesne Elementary rank in MO?
Duchesne Elementary ranks #1,291 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Duchesne Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Duchesne 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 Duchesne Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Duchesne Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Duchesne Elementary a charter school?
No, Duchesne Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Duchesne Elementary a Title I school?
No, Duchesne Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Duchesne Elementary?
99.0% of students at Duchesne 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (314) 831-1911
- 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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