Below Average
#1952 of 2,221 schools in MO
Pond Elem.
Elementary School · ROCKWOOD R-VI
17200 MANCHESTER RD, Wildwood, MO 63040
Enrollment
405
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
405
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,952 of 2,221
In Wildwood
#7 of 7
public schools
In district
#30 of 30
ROCKWOOD R-VI
Academic performance
7.2 / 10
Very Good
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Pond Elem.
Elementary School in Wildwood · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Pond Elem.
Pond Elem. is a public elementary school in Wildwood, MO, part of ROCKWOOD R-VI. Pond Elem. serves approximately 405 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. Pond Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,952 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Pond Elem. show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 6.9
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Pond Elem. — Students at Pond Elem. score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
12.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 37 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage 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: 1.9/10.
How Pond Elem. Compares
See how Pond 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
17200 MANCHESTER RD, Wildwood, MO 63040
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pond Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ELLISVILLE ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Ellisville), which scores notably higher. Another option is FAIRWAY ELEM. (rated 7.6/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RIDGE MEADOWS ELEM. (rated 7.4/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Ellisville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Wildwood, see our Wildwood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WILDWOOD MIDDLE Wildwood | 0.6 mi | 8.2 |
| ST ALBAN ROE SCHOOL Wildwood | 1.3 mi | 6.1 |
| LAFAYETTE SR. HIGH Wildwood | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
| BABLER ELEM. Glencoe | 1.5 mi | 7.0 |
| GREEN PINES ELEM. Wildwood | 1.6 mi | 5.5 |
| LASALLE SPRINGS MIDDLE Wildwood | 2.0 mi | 4.5 |
| FAIRWAY ELEM. Wildwood | 1.9 mi | 7.6 |
| ROCKWOOD VALLEY MIDDLE Wildwood | 2.4 mi | 8.4 |
| HOPE MONTESSORI ACADEMY WILDWOOD Wildwood | 2.5 mi | — |
| ELEGANT CHILD EARLY LEARNING CENTER Wildwood | 2.9 mi | — |
| RIDGE MEADOWS ELEM. Ellisville | 2.8 mi | 7.4 |
| ELLISVILLE ELEM. Ellisville | 3.5 mi | 8.5 |
| ROCKWOOD CTR. EARLY CHILD. ED. Chesterfield | 3.7 mi | 4.5 |
| CRESTVIEW MIDDLE Ellisville | 3.7 mi | 7.2 |
| EUREKA SR. HIGH Eureka | 4.6 mi | 7.2 |
| EUREKA ELEM. Eureka | 4.8 mi | 6.6 |
| ST JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Ellisville | 3.8 mi | 6.5 |
| ST MARK'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Eureka | 4.9 mi | 6.0 |
| BLEVINS ELEM. Eureka | 4.9 mi | 4.6 |
| THE GODDARD SCHOOL Chesterfield | 4.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63040 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$130,139
Median Home Value
$408,800
Median Rent
$1,504/mo
Population
8,826
College Educated
63.7%
Homeownership
88.3%
Avg Commute
28.2 min
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Median Age
42.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE CHERRY ELEM Kansas City, MO | 4.3 |
| B. BANNEKER ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 4.3 |
| BROWN ELEM. Florissant, MO | 4.3 |
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY Ferguson, MO | 4.3 |
| EAGLE GLEN ELEMENTARY Raymore, MO | 4.3 |
| ELIOT BATTLE ELEMENTARY Columbia, MO | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pond Elem.
What grades does Pond Elem. serve?
Pond Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pond Elem.?
Pond Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pond Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Pond Elem. is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pond Elem. rank in MO?
Pond Elem. ranks #1,952 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Pond Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Pond Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Pond Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pond Elem. has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pond Elem. a charter school?
No, Pond Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pond Elem. a Title I school?
No, Pond Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pond Elem.?
12.3% of students at Pond 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
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 12.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (636) 733-3225
Resources & Links
District
ROCKWOOD R-VI- District Enrollment
- 20,088
- Schools in District
- 31
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,527
- District Rank
- #30 of 30
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