Excellent
#312 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 14% in state
Festus Elem.
Elementary School · Festus R-vi · Festus, MO
A Festus R-vi elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1500 MID-MEADOW LN, Festus, MO 63028
- Math 72% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Festus Elem. score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 69% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Festus 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,212/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Festus), 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
$76,468
Median home value
$221,600
Median rent
$937/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63028; 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 | 0.6 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Crystal City Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | 1.9 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Mapaville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Pevely Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 4.5 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.
Festus R-vi
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $9,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Festus Elem. is listed in FESTUS R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Festus Elem.
Festus Elem. is a public elementary school in Festus, MO, part of Festus R-vi, serving approximately 1,042 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #312 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Festus Elem.
What grades does Festus Elem. serve?
Festus Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Festus Elem.?
Festus Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 1,042 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Festus Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Festus Elem. 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 Festus Elem. rank in MO?
Festus Elem. ranks #312 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Festus Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Festus Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Festus Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Festus Elem. has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Festus Elem. a charter school?
No, Festus Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Festus Elem. a Title I school?
No, Festus Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Festus Elem.?
35.8% of students at Festus 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (636) 937-4063
- Area population (ZIP 63028)
- 27,913
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 63028; 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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