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#1310 of 2,221 schools in MO

Kellison Elem.

Elementary School · Rockwood R-vi · Fenton, MO

A Rockwood R-vi elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1626 HAWKINS RD, Fenton, MO 63026

  • Math 55% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.9% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.4% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+7.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.1 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$12,527
Chronic Absenteeism10.1%

Students at Kellison Elem. score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency55%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
55%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Kellison 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$96,145

Median home value

$281,900

Median rent

$1,091/mo

College educated

40.4%

Homeownership

78.6%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stanton Elem.Enrollment path unverified6.8K–50.8 mi318Compare →
Bowles Elem.Enrollment path unverified5.3K–51.0 mi264Compare →
Messenger Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK1.3 mi3Compare →
Chesterfield Elem.Enrollment path unverified8.4K–5Not available422Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Rockwood R-vi

Schools in district
31
Rank in district
#22 of 30
District spending per student
$12,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kellison Elem. is listed in ROCKWOOD R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kellison Elem.

Kellison Elem. is a public elementary school in Fenton, MO, part of Rockwood R-vi, serving approximately 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,310 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kellison Elem.

What grades does Kellison Elem. serve?

Kellison Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Kellison Elem.?

Kellison Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Kellison Elem. is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kellison Elem. rank in MO?

Kellison Elem. ranks #1,310 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Kellison Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Kellison Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Kellison Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kellison Elem. has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Kellison Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Kellison Elem. a Title I school?

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

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

20.2% of students at Kellison 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
377
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.1%
Area population (ZIP 63026)
45,267
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
41.2
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 63026; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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