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#2177 of 2,221 schools in MO

Keeven Elem.

Elementary School · HAZELWOOD

11230 OLD HALLS FERRY RD, St. Louis, MO 63136

Enrollment

286

Student-Teacher

12.4:1

Score

3.2

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#2,177 of 2,221

In St. Louis

#184 of 193

public schools

In district

#27 of 31

HAZELWOOD

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3.2/10

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About Keeven Elem.

Keeven Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of HAZELWOOD. Keeven Elem. serves approximately 286 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

Keeven Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,177 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Keeven Elem. show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.7 pts below district
  • This school 3.2 · Needs Improvement
  • District avg 4.9
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

35% of students at Keeven Elem. were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.6% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-27.9 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-14.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,977
Chronic Absenteeism35%

Keeven Elem. — Students at Keeven Elem. score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

76.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 22.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
48.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 30.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 31 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
27%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
28%
ELA
23%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
2.5%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
2.5%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
7.5%
ELA
17%
2024
Math
32.4%
2025
Math
21.6%

* 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 Keeven Elem. Compares

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

Overall Score
3.2/10
2th percentile in MO
Academic
2.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
2.6/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
5.4/10
Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
76%
Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
23 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
35.0%

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

11230 OLD HALLS FERRY RD, St. Louis, MO 63136

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Keeven Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ALL SAINTS ACADEMY-ST ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE (rated 6.2/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Florissant), which scores notably higher. Another option is SALEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.1/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Black Jack), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LEMASTERS ELEM. (rated 5.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
JURY ELEM. Florissant 0.8 mi 4.2
SALEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Black Jack 1.1 mi 5.1
GRANNEMANN ELEM. St. Louis 1.1 mi 4.1
LEMASTERS ELEM. St. Louis 1.4 mi 5.1
COMMONS LANE ELEMENTARY Florissant 1.5 mi 4.9
CENTRAL MIDDLE Florissant 1.9 mi 4.7
EAST MIDDLE St. Louis 1.5 mi 5.5
HAZELWOOD EAST HIGH St. Louis 1.5 mi 4.8
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM. St. Louis 1.8 mi 4.5
MOLINE ELEM. St. Louis 2.0 mi 4.7
ALL SAINTS ACADEMY-ST ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE Florissant 1.6 mi 6.2
NORTH TECHNICAL Florissant 1.6 mi 5.5
NORTHVIEW Florissant 1.8 mi 4.3
ACKERMAN Florissant 1.8 mi 3.7
MEADOWS ELEM. St. Louis 2.2 mi 4.5
TOWNSEND ELEM. Florissant 2.0 mi 5.0
JAMESTOWN ELEM. Florissant 2.3 mi 4.4
KOCH ELEM. St. Louis 2.5 mi 3.6
EAST EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Florissant 2.3 mi 4.6
Westview Middle School St. Louis 2.5 mi 4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63136 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$40,388

Median Home Value

$77,300

Median Rent

$1,029/mo

Population

41,314

College Educated

11.5%

Homeownership

45.5%

Avg Commute

26.3 min

Poverty Rate

27.2%

Median Age

35.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
ADVANCE ELEM. Advance, MO 3.2
BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Louis, MO 3.2
NEW BLOOMFIELD ELEM. New Bloomfield, MO 3.2
WOODLAND ELEM. Jennings, MO 3.2
DANFORTH ELEM. St. Louis, MO 3.3
HIGHLANDVILLE ELEM. Highlandville, MO 3.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Keeven Elem.

What grades does Keeven Elem. serve?

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

How many students attend Keeven Elem.?

Keeven Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Keeven Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Keeven Elem. is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Keeven Elem. rank in MO?

Keeven Elem. ranks #2,177 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Keeven Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Keeven Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Keeven Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Keeven Elem. has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Keeven Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Keeven Elem. a Title I school?

No, Keeven Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

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

76.2% of students at Keeven 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
22 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
22 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
286
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Free/Reduced Lunch
76.2%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.0%

District

HAZELWOOD
District Enrollment
16,262
Schools in District
32
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,977
District Rank
#27 of 31

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