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Harvest Ridge Elem.

Elementary School · FRANCIS HOWELL R-III

1220 HARVEST RIDGE DR, St. Charles, MO 63303

Enrollment

622

Student-Teacher

12.7:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#1,140 of 2,221

In St. Charles

#20 of 33

public schools

In district

#11 of 21

FRANCIS HOWELL R-III

School environment

7.5 / 10

Very Good

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Harvest Ridge Elem.

6.4/10

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About Harvest Ridge Elem.

Harvest Ridge Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Charles, MO, part of FRANCIS HOWELL R-III. Harvest Ridge Elem. serves approximately 622 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

Harvest Ridge Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,140 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Harvest Ridge Elem. show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.8 pts below district
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • District avg 7.2
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.5% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.7% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+4.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,462
Chronic Absenteeism15.1%

Harvest Ridge Elem. — Students at Harvest Ridge Elem. score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

25.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 54.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 57.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.7% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 40 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
54%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
50.6%
ELA
54.6%
2025
Math
52.5%
ELA
49.7%

* 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: 5.5/10.

How Harvest Ridge Elem. Compares

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

Overall Score
6.4/10
49th percentile in MO
Academic
7.2/10
Very Good
Growth
5.5/10
Average
Environment
7.5/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
26%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
49 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
15.1%

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

1220 HARVEST RIDGE DR, St. Charles, MO 63303

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Harvest Ridge Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BLACKHURST ELEMENTARY (rated 9.7/10, 3.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is LINCOLN ELEM. (rated 9.1/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MONROE ELEM. (rated 8.8/10, 3.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Charles, see our St. Charles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.4 mi
School Distance Rating
ST.CHARLES EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR St. Charles 1.9 mi 6.2
SETON REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Charles 2.0 mi 5.6
FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGH St. Charles 2.0 mi 7.1
EARLY CHILD. FAMILY EDUC CTR. St. Charles 2.2 mi 3.9
BECKY-DAVID ELEM. St. Charles 2.2 mi 7.9
BARNWELL MIDDLE St. Charles 2.2 mi 5.5
HENDERSON ELEM. St. Charles 2.4 mi 5.7
LINCOLN ELEM. St. Charles 2.6 mi 9.1
GEORGE M. NULL ELEM. St. Charles 3.2 mi 5.4
JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL St. Charles 3.3 mi 7.2
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Charles 2.9 mi 6.6
MONROE ELEM. St. Charles 3.4 mi 8.8
BLACKHURST ELEMENTARY St. Charles 3.2 mi 9.7
HARDIN MIDDLE St. Charles 3.2 mi 9.3
ST. CHARLES WEST HIGH St. Charles 3.5 mi 8.3
HARRIS ELEM. St. Charles 3.2 mi 7.0
ST CLETUS SCHOOL St. Charles 3.6 mi 6.5
DUCHESNE HIGH SCHOOL St. Charles 3.5 mi 7.8
ST. CHARLES HIGH St. Charles 3.3 mi 7.4
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART St. Charles 3.4 mi 7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63303 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$98,031

Median Home Value

$301,700

Median Rent

$1,329/mo

Population

46,627

College Educated

50.1%

Homeownership

75.2%

Avg Commute

21.9 min

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Median Age

41.2

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EAST PRAIRIE ELEM East Prairie, MO 6.4
EDGAR MURRAY ELEM. St. Clair, MO 6.4
GLENDALE ELEM. Independence, MO 6.4
HERITAGE ELEMENTARY Lake Ozark, MO 6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Harvest Ridge Elem.

What grades does Harvest Ridge Elem. serve?

Harvest Ridge Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Harvest Ridge Elem.?

Harvest Ridge Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 622 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvest Ridge Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Harvest Ridge Elem. is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harvest Ridge Elem. rank in MO?

Harvest Ridge Elem. ranks #1,140 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Harvest Ridge Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Harvest Ridge Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Harvest Ridge Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harvest Ridge Elem. has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Harvest Ridge Elem. a charter school?

No, Harvest Ridge Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Harvest Ridge Elem. a Title I school?

No, Harvest Ridge Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harvest Ridge Elem.?

25.6% of students at Harvest Ridge 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
19 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
17 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
622
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.6%
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
St. Charles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.1%

District

FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
District Enrollment
17,241
Schools in District
23
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,462
District Rank
#11 of 21

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