Below Average
#1849 of 2,221 schools in MO
Forest Park Elem.
Elementary School · FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT
501 SUNFLOWER, O'fallon, MO 63366
Enrollment
400
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
4.6
Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
400
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
4.6
Grades
3rd – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,849 of 2,221
In O'fallon
#18 of 18
public schools
In district
#25 of 25
FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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Forest Park Elem.
Elementary School in O'fallon · grades 3rd – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Joseph L. Mudd Elem.
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About Forest Park Elem.
Forest Park Elem. is a public elementary school in O'fallon, MO, part of FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT. Forest Park Elem. serves approximately 400 students, and covers grades 3rd-5th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Forest Park Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,849 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Forest Park Elem. show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 7.8
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Forest Park Elem. — Students at Forest Park Elem. score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
39.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 40 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: 2.6/10.
How Forest Park Elem. Compares
See how Forest Park 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
501 SUNFLOWER, O'fallon, MO 63366
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Forest Park Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. EMGE ELEM. (rated 9.1/10, 3.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MOUNT HOPE ELEM. (rated 9.0/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ROCK CREEK ELEM. (rated 8.7/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in O'fallon, see our O'fallon schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH L. MUDD ELEM. O'Fallon | 0.1 mi | 8.1 |
| WESTHOFF ELEM. O'Fallon | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL O'Fallon | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE O'Fallon | 0.9 mi | 7.6 |
| CHRISTIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT O'Fallon | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| FT. ZUMWALT NORTH HIGH O'Fallon | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY O'Fallon | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER St. Peters | 1.7 mi | 5.8 |
| FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH HIGH St. Peters | 2.1 mi | 7.9 |
| ST DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL O'Fallon | 1.9 mi | 4.1 |
| ST DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL O'Fallon | 1.9 mi | 3.9 |
| CHILD OF GOD LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Peters | 2.3 mi | 6.8 |
| FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH MIDDLE St. Peters | 2.6 mi | 6.1 |
| PROGRESS SOUTH ELEM. St. Peters | 2.6 mi | 7.4 |
| ROCK CREEK ELEM. O'Fallon | 2.4 mi | 8.7 |
| Boonslick St. Peters | 2.7 mi | — |
| DARDENNE ELEM. O'Fallon | 3.1 mi | 7.6 |
| FT. ZUMWALT WEST HIGH O'Fallon | 2.9 mi | 7.6 |
| EMGE ELEM. O'Fallon | 3.5 mi | 9.1 |
| MOUNT HOPE ELEM. O'Fallon | 3.0 mi | 9.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63366 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$98,237
Median Home Value
$283,900
Median Rent
$1,274/mo
Population
54,449
College Educated
34.3%
Homeownership
81.1%
Avg Commute
24.7 min
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Median Age
39.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BARTLEY ELEM. Fulton, MO | 4.6 |
| BLEVINS ELEM. Eureka, MO | 4.6 |
| CENTRAL ELEM. Miller, MO | 4.6 |
| HARRY S. TRUMAN ELEM. Rolla, MO | 4.6 |
| INGELS ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 4.6 |
| LEE A. TOLBERT COM. ACADEMY Kansas City, MO | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Forest Park Elem.
What grades does Forest Park Elem. serve?
Forest Park Elem. serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Forest Park Elem.?
Forest Park Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Elem. is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Park Elem. rank in MO?
Forest Park Elem. ranks #1,849 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Forest Park Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Park Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Forest Park Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Park Elem. has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forest Park Elem. a charter school?
No, Forest Park Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Park Elem. a Title I school?
No, Forest Park Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Park Elem.?
39.8% of students at Forest Park 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 39.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Charles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (636) 272-2704
Resources & Links
District
FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 16,829
- Schools in District
- 27
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,648
- District Rank
- #25 of 25
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