Very Good
#484 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 22% in state
Meramec Heights Elem.
Elementary School · FOX C-6
1340 W OUTER 21 RD, Arnold, MO 63010
Enrollment
400
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
400
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#484 of 2,221
In Arnold
#4 of 10
public schools
In district
#7 of 18
FOX C-6
Equity
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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Meramec Heights Elem.
Elementary School in Arnold · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Meramec Heights Elem.
Meramec Heights Elem. is a public elementary school in Arnold, MO, part of FOX C-6. Meramec Heights Elem. serves approximately 400 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Meramec Heights Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #484 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Meramec Heights Elem. show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- District avg 7.4
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Meramec Heights Elem. — Students at Meramec Heights Elem. score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 38 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 7.5/10.
How Meramec Heights Elem. Compares
See how Meramec Heights Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1340 W OUTER 21 RD, Arnold, MO 63010
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Meramec Heights Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LONE DELL ELEM. (rated 9.4/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SECKMAN ELEM. (rated 9.0/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Imperial), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SHERWOOD ELEM. (rated 8.8/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Arnold, see our Arnold schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RIDGEWOOD MIDDLE Arnold | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| GEORGE GUFFEY ELEM. Fenton | 1.8 mi | 7.0 |
| LONE DELL ELEM. Arnold | 2.1 mi | 9.4 |
| SHERWOOD ELEM. Arnold | 2.4 mi | 8.8 |
| HAGEMANN ELEM. St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 7.2 |
| RICHARD SIMPSON ELEM. Arnold | 3.2 mi | 5.3 |
| MURPHY ELEM. High Ridge | 3.2 mi | 7.5 |
| SECKMAN MIDDLE Imperial | 3.9 mi | 5.6 |
| SECKMAN ELEM. Imperial | 4.0 mi | 9.0 |
| MESSENGER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fenton | 3.9 mi | — |
| SECKMAN SR. HIGH Imperial | 4.1 mi | 6.5 |
| ST PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Fenton | 4.2 mi | 4.6 |
| HOLY CHILD CATHOLIC SCHOOL Arnold | 3.7 mi | 5.6 |
| BOWLES ELEM. Fenton | 4.3 mi | 5.3 |
| DON EARL EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. Arnold | 3.7 mi | 5.2 |
| OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Fenton | 4.7 mi | 6.3 |
| FOX SR. HIGH Arnold | 3.8 mi | 4.8 |
| RAYMOND NANCY HODGE ELEM. Imperial | 4.6 mi | 8.7 |
| FOX MIDDLE Arnold | 3.9 mi | 6.5 |
| VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Arnold | 4.4 mi | 8.2 |
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
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ARCADIA VALLEY ELEM. Ironton, MO | 7.6 |
| BALLWIN ELEM. Ballwin, MO | 7.6 |
| BLOOMFIELD ELEM. Bloomfield, MO | 7.6 |
| BOWLING GREEN ELEM. Bowling Green, MO | 7.6 |
| CEDAR HILL ELEM. Jefferson City, MO | 7.6 |
| DARDENNE ELEM. O'Fallon, MO | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Meramec Heights Elem.
What grades does Meramec Heights Elem. serve?
Meramec Heights Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Meramec Heights Elem.?
Meramec Heights Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meramec Heights Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Meramec Heights Elem. is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meramec Heights Elem. rank in MO?
Meramec Heights Elem. ranks #484 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Meramec Heights Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Meramec Heights Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Meramec Heights Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meramec Heights Elem. has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Meramec Heights Elem. a charter school?
No, Meramec Heights Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meramec Heights Elem. a Title I school?
No, Meramec Heights Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meramec Heights Elem.?
56.8% of students at Meramec Heights 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 56.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (636) 296-4385
Resources & Links
District
FOX C-6- District Enrollment
- 10,453
- Schools in District
- 18
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,100
- District Rank
- #7 of 18
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