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#1246 of 2,221 schools in MO
Lusher Elem.
Elementary School · Hazelwood · Florissant, MO
A Hazelwood elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2015 MULLANPHY RD, Florissant, MO 63031
- Math 30% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lusher Elem. score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 31% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lusher 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,182/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florissant), 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
$71,783
Median home value
$144,500
Median rent
$1,351/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63031; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Mccurdy Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Lawson Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Cold Water Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 396 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hazelwood
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #5 of 31
- District spending per student
- $13,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lusher Elem. is listed in HAZELWOOD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lusher Elem.
Lusher Elem. is a public elementary school in Florissant, MO, part of Hazelwood, serving approximately 372 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,246 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lusher Elem.
What grades does Lusher Elem. serve?
Lusher Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lusher Elem.?
Lusher Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lusher Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lusher Elem. is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lusher Elem. rank in MO?
Lusher Elem. ranks #1,246 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lusher Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Lusher Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Lusher Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lusher Elem. has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lusher Elem. a charter school?
No, Lusher Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lusher Elem. a Title I school?
No, Lusher Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lusher Elem.?
72.0% of students at Lusher 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 372
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (314) 953-4600
- Area population (ZIP 63031)
- 50,258
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 63031; 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
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