Very Good
#512 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 23% in state
Fairway Elem.
Elementary School · Rockwood R-vi · Wildwood, MO
A Rockwood R-vi elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
480 OLD FAIRWAY DR, Wildwood, MO 63040
- Math 64% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairway Elem. score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.8%
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.
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Where Fairway 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,139
Median home value
$408,800
Median rent
$1,504/mo
College educated
63.7%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63040; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Meadows Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Green Pines Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Pond Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Babler Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 444 | 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.
Rockwood R-vi
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #10 of 30
- District spending per student
- $12,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairway Elem. is listed in ROCKWOOD R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairway Elem.
Fairway Elem. is a public elementary school in Wildwood, MO, part of Rockwood R-vi, serving approximately 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #512 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairway Elem.
What grades does Fairway Elem. serve?
Fairway Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fairway Elem.?
Fairway Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairway Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairway Elem. is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairway Elem. rank in MO?
Fairway Elem. ranks #512 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Fairway Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Fairway Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Fairway Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairway Elem. has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fairway Elem. a charter school?
No, Fairway Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairway Elem. a Title I school?
No, Fairway Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairway Elem.?
6.8% of students at Fairway 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (636) 733-4175
- Area population (ZIP 63040)
- 8,826
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 63040; 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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