Below Average
#1850 of 2,221 schools in MO
Lee Hamilton Elementary
Elementary School · Ferguson-florissant R-ii · Ferguson, MO
A Ferguson-florissant R-ii elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 POWELL AVE, Ferguson, MO 63135
- Math 20% vs MO 45% (2024)
- Reading 12% vs MO 47% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lee Hamilton Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lee Hamilton Elementary 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
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,222/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ferguson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,179
Median home value
$95,500
Median rent
$1,115/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
54.7%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63135; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Teresa of Calcutta SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Griffith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 3–5 | 0.8 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Berkeley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 3–5 | 1.4 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| AckermanEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 134 | 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.
Ferguson-florissant R-ii
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #14 of 23
- District spending per student
- $15,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lee Hamilton Elementary is listed in FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lee Hamilton Elementary
Lee Hamilton Elementary is a public elementary school in Ferguson, MO, part of Ferguson-florissant R-ii, serving approximately 285 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,850 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lee Hamilton Elementary
What grades does Lee Hamilton Elementary serve?
Lee Hamilton Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Lee Hamilton Elementary?
Lee Hamilton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Hamilton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee Hamilton Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lee Hamilton Elementary rank in MO?
Lee Hamilton Elementary ranks #1,850 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lee Hamilton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lee Hamilton Elementary 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 Lee Hamilton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lee Hamilton Elementary has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lee Hamilton Elementary a charter school?
No, Lee Hamilton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lee Hamilton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lee Hamilton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lee Hamilton Elementary?
98.9% of students at Lee Hamilton Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (314) 521-6755
- Area population (ZIP 63135)
- 19,446
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 63135; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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