Below Average
#1952 of 2,221 schools in MO
Pond Elem.
Elementary School · Rockwood R-vi · Wildwood, MO
A Rockwood R-vi elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17200 MANCHESTER RD, Wildwood, MO 63040
- Math 60% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pond Elem. score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Pond 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,139
Median home value
$408,800
Median rent
$1,504/mo
College educated
63.7%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63040; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban Roe SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Babler Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Green Pines Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Fairway Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 365 | 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.
Rockwood R-vi
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #30 of 30
- District spending per student
- $12,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pond Elem. is listed in ROCKWOOD R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pond Elem.
Pond Elem. is a public elementary school in Wildwood, MO, part of Rockwood R-vi, serving approximately 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,952 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (636) 733-3225
- Area population (ZIP 63040)
- 8,826
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
Official sources & links
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 63040; 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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