Excellent
#110 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 5% in state
James E. Freer Elem.
Elementary School · Windsor C-1 · Barnhart, MO
A Windsor C-1 elementary school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1800 HANOVER, Barnhart, MO 63012
- Math 82% proficient (2014)
- Reading 87% proficient (2014)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James E. Freer Elem. score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2011, reaching 85% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James E. Freer 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated794/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,860
Median home value
$228,500
Median rent
$1,332/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Windsor Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–2 | 3.2 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Pevely Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 708 | Compare → |
| Raymond Nancy Hodge Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 4.1 mi | 329 | 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.
Windsor C-1
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,176NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
James E. Freer Elem. is listed in WINDSOR C-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James E. Freer Elem.
James E. Freer Elem. is a public elementary school in Barnhart, MO, part of Windsor C-1, serving approximately 299 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James E. Freer Elem.
What grades does James E. Freer Elem. serve?
James E. Freer Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend James E. Freer Elem.?
James E. Freer Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James E. Freer Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at James E. Freer Elem. is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James E. Freer Elem. rank in MO?
James E. Freer Elem. ranks #110 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is James E. Freer Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
James E. Freer Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 James E. Freer Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James E. Freer Elem. has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is James E. Freer Elem. a charter school?
No, James E. Freer Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James E. Freer Elem. a Title I school?
No, James E. Freer Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James E. Freer Elem.?
30.8% of students at James E. Freer 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (636) 464-2951
- Area population (ZIP 63012)
- 10,977
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 63012; 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, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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