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#11 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 1% in state

Lone Dell Elem.

Elementary School · FOX C-6

2500 TOMAHAWK RD, Arnold, MO 63010

Enrollment

402

Student-Teacher

11.2:1

Score

9.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#11 of 2,221

In Arnold

#1 of 10

public schools

In district

#1 of 18

FOX C-6

Academic growth

9.9 / 10

Excellent

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Lone Dell Elem.

9.4/10

Elementary School in Arnold · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Lone Dell Elem.

Lone Dell Elem. is a public elementary school in Arnold, MO, part of FOX C-6. Lone Dell Elem. serves approximately 402 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Lone Dell Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 2,221 schools in MO.

Structured state assessment records for Lone Dell Elem. show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares2.0 pts above district
  • This school 9.4 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.4
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+11.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.3% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.9% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+14.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.6 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,100
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Lone Dell Elem. — Students at Lone Dell Elem. score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

36.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 58.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 62.2% (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
71%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
49.7%
ELA
48.9%
2025
Math
62.3%
ELA
59.9%

* 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: 9.9/10.

How Lone Dell Elem. Compares

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

Overall Score
9.4/10
100th percentile in MO
Academic
9.0/10
Excellent
Growth
9.9/10
Excellent
Environment
8.6/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
36%
Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
36 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
10.0%

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

2500 TOMAHAWK RD, Arnold, MO 63010

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lone Dell Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SECKMAN ELEM. (rated 9.0/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Imperial), with a comparable rating. Another option is SHERWOOD ELEM. (rated 8.8/10, 1.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, ROCKPORT HEIGHTS ELEM. (rated 8.8/10, 2.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Arnold, see our Arnold schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.8 mi
School Distance Rating
RICHARD SIMPSON ELEM. Arnold 1.2 mi 5.3
SHERWOOD ELEM. Arnold 1.1 mi 8.8
RIDGEWOOD MIDDLE Arnold 1.7 mi 6.9
MERAMEC HEIGHTS ELEM. Arnold 2.1 mi 7.6
SECKMAN ELEM. Imperial 2.5 mi 9.0
SECKMAN SR. HIGH Imperial 2.5 mi 6.5
SECKMAN MIDDLE Imperial 2.4 mi 5.6
HOLY CHILD CATHOLIC SCHOOL Arnold 2.1 mi 5.6
VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Arnold 2.3 mi 8.2
RAYMOND NANCY HODGE ELEM. Imperial 2.7 mi 8.7
HAGEMANN ELEM. St. Louis 2.7 mi 7.2
ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Arnold 2.4 mi 5.5
ROCKPORT HEIGHTS ELEM. Arnold 2.6 mi 8.8
DON EARL EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. Arnold 2.6 mi 5.2
FOX SR. HIGH Arnold 2.7 mi 4.8
FOX MIDDLE Arnold 2.8 mi 6.5
FOX ELEM. Arnold 2.9 mi 3.9
GEORGE GUFFEY ELEM. Fenton 3.8 mi 7.0
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Imperial 4.7 mi 5.7
WASHINGTON MIDDLE St. Louis 4.8 mi 8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63010 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$76,839

Median Home Value

$214,100

Median Rent

$1,074/mo

Population

34,405

College Educated

23.4%

Homeownership

79.7%

Avg Commute

29.1 min

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Median Age

39.8

Similar Schools

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School Rating
AVERY ELEM. St. Louis, MO 9.5
OSTMANN ELEM. O'Fallon, MO 9.3
WOOD ELEM. Ft. Leonard Wood, MO 9.3
FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. Blue Springs, MO 9.6
BARRETTS ELEM. Manchester, MO 9.2
BERNIE ELEM. Bernie, MO 9.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lone Dell Elem.

What grades does Lone Dell Elem. serve?

Lone Dell Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lone Dell Elem.?

Lone Dell Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Dell Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Lone Dell Elem. is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lone Dell Elem. rank in MO?

Lone Dell Elem. ranks #11 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Lone Dell Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Lone Dell Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Lone Dell Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lone Dell Elem. has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lone Dell Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Lone Dell Elem. a Title I school?

No, Lone Dell Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

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

36.3% of students at Lone Dell 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
4 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
15 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
402
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Free/Reduced Lunch
36.3%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%

District

FOX C-6
District Enrollment
10,453
Schools in District
18
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,100
District Rank
#1 of 18

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