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#512 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 23% in state

Fairway Elem.

Elementary School · ROCKWOOD R-VI

480 OLD FAIRWAY DR, Wildwood, MO 63040

Enrollment

365

Student-Teacher

14.6:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#512 of 2,221

In Wildwood

#3 of 7

public schools

In district

#10 of 30

ROCKWOOD R-VI

Academic performance

8.6 / 10

Excellent

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Fairway Elem.

7.6/10

Elementary School in Wildwood · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.4/10

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About Fairway Elem.

Fairway Elem. is a public elementary school in Wildwood, MO, part of ROCKWOOD R-VI. Fairway Elem. serves approximately 365 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Fairway Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #512 of 2,221 schools in MO.

Structured state assessment records for Fairway Elem. show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.7 pts above district
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.9
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.5% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+16.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.2 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,527
Chronic Absenteeism7.4%

Fairway Elem. — Students at Fairway Elem. score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

6.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 67.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 70.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 39 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
65.7%
ELA
61.7%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
63.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.

How Fairway Elem. Compares

See how Fairway Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.6/10
77th percentile in MO
Academic
8.6/10
Excellent
Growth
7.3/10
Very Good
Environment
6.9/10
Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
7%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
25 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
7.4%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

480 OLD FAIRWAY DR, Wildwood, MO 63040

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Fairway Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ELLISVILLE ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Ellisville), which scores slightly higher. Another option is RIDGE MEADOWS ELEM. (rated 7.4/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Ellisville), with a very similar rating. Additionally, BABLER ELEM. (rated 7.0/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Glencoe), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Wildwood, see our Wildwood schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.8 mi
School Distance Rating
RIDGE MEADOWS ELEM. Ellisville 1.0 mi 7.4
GREEN PINES ELEM. Wildwood 1.6 mi 5.5
LASALLE SPRINGS MIDDLE Wildwood 1.6 mi 4.5
LAFAYETTE SR. HIGH Wildwood 2.1 mi 6.0
POND ELEM. Wildwood 1.9 mi 4.3
HOPE MONTESSORI ACADEMY WILDWOOD Wildwood 2.5 mi
BABLER ELEM. Glencoe 2.4 mi 7.0
ST ALBAN ROE SCHOOL Wildwood 2.4 mi 6.1
ELLISVILLE ELEM. Ellisville 2.4 mi 8.5
ELEGANT CHILD EARLY LEARNING CENTER Wildwood 2.8 mi
ST JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Ellisville 2.5 mi 6.5
WILDWOOD MIDDLE Wildwood 2.4 mi 8.2
ROCKWOOD CTR. EARLY CHILD. ED. Chesterfield 3.0 mi 4.5
CRESTVIEW MIDDLE Ellisville 3.0 mi 7.2
CDLC ELLISVILLE INC. Ellisville 2.8 mi
EUREKA SR. HIGH Eureka 3.7 mi 7.2
ST CLARE OF ASSISI SCHOOL Ellisville 3.5 mi 6.3
ST CLARE OF ASSISI SCHOOL Ellisville 3.5 mi 6.1
BLEVINS ELEM. Eureka 4.0 mi 4.6
ROCKWOOD VALLEY MIDDLE Wildwood 3.8 mi 8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63040 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$130,139

Median Home Value

$408,800

Median Rent

$1,504/mo

Population

8,826

College Educated

63.7%

Homeownership

88.3%

Avg Commute

28.2 min

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Median Age

42.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
ARCADIA VALLEY ELEM. Ironton, MO 7.6
BALLWIN ELEM. Ballwin, MO 7.6
BLOOMFIELD ELEM. Bloomfield, MO 7.6
CEDAR HILL ELEM. Jefferson City, MO 7.6
DARDENNE ELEM. O'Fallon, MO 7.6
DAVID HARRISON ELEMENTARY Springfield, MO 7.6

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
6 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
24 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
365
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Free/Reduced Lunch
6.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.4%

District

ROCKWOOD R-VI
District Enrollment
20,088
Schools in District
31
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,527
District Rank
#10 of 30

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