Excellent
#312 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 14% in state
Festus Elem.
Elementary School · FESTUS R-VI
1500 MID-MEADOW LN, Festus, MO 63028
Enrollment
1,042
Student-Teacher
15.1:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
1,042
Student-Teacher
15.1:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#312 of 2,221
In Festus
#1 of 9
public schools
In district
#1 of 4
FESTUS R-VI
Academic performance
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Festus Elem.
Elementary School in Festus · grades Kindergarten – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Festus Elem.
Festus Elem. is a public elementary school in Festus, MO, part of FESTUS R-VI. Festus Elem. serves approximately 1,042 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-3rd, and has a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Festus Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #312 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Festus Elem. show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Festus Elem. — Students at Festus Elem. score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
35.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 32 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 9.0/10.
How Festus Elem. Compares
See how Festus Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1500 MID-MEADOW LN, Festus, MO 63028
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Festus Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CRYSTAL CITY ELEM. (rated 9.1/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Crystal City), which scores notably higher. Another option is JAMES E. FREER ELEM. (rated 8.7/10, 7.9 miles away, in nearby Barnhart), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PLATTIN PRIMARY (rated 6.7/10, 5.1 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Festus, see our Festus schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FESTUS INTERMEDIATE Festus | 0.1 mi | 5.5 |
| FESTUS SR. HIGH Festus | 0.2 mi | 6.7 |
| FESTUS MIDDLE Festus | 0.2 mi | 5.9 |
| TWIN CITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Festus | 0.6 mi | 7.6 |
| ST PIUS X CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Festus | 1.8 mi | 6.5 |
| CRYSTAL CITY ELEM. Crystal City | 1.9 mi | 9.1 |
| CRYSTAL CITY HIGH Crystal City | 2.1 mi | 5.4 |
| HERCULANEUM HIGH Herculaneum | 3.7 mi | 7.1 |
| TAYLOR EARLY CHILDHOOD Herculaneum | 3.7 mi | — |
| SENN-THOMAS MIDDLE Herculaneum | 4.1 mi | 3.7 |
| PEVELY ELEM. Pevely | 4.5 mi | 5.3 |
| MAPAVILLE SCHOOL Mapaville | 4.1 mi | 2.8 |
| PLATTIN PRIMARY Festus | 5.1 mi | 6.7 |
| JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL Festus | 5.6 mi | 7.4 |
| TELEGRAPH INTERMEDIATE Festus | 6.0 mi | 3.5 |
| JEFFERSON R-VII PRESCHOOL Festus | 6.0 mi | 3.2 |
| DANBY-RUSH TOWER MIDDLE Festus | 6.0 mi | 7.8 |
| JAMES E. FREER ELEM. Barnhart | 7.9 mi | 8.7 |
| ATHENA ELEM. Desoto | 7.6 mi | 6.0 |
| ANTONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Barnhart | 9.3 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63028 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$76,468
Median Home Value
$221,600
Median Rent
$937/mo
Population
27,913
College Educated
24.4%
Homeownership
74.5%
Avg Commute
30.3 min
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Median Age
39.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CASTLIO ELEM. St. Charles, MO | 8.0 |
| BECKY-DAVID ELEM. St. Charles, MO | 7.9 |
| BEULAH RALPH ELEMENTARY Columbia, MO | 7.9 |
| NORTHVIEW ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 8.2 |
| BAYLESS ELEMENTARY St. Louis, MO | 7.8 |
| CLEVER ELEM. Clever, MO | 7.8 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 35.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (636) 937-4063
Resources & Links
District
FESTUS R-VI- District Enrollment
- 3,476
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $9,612
- District Rank
- #1 of 4
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