Very Good
#565 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 25% in state
Progress South Elem.
Elementary School · FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT
201 KNAUST RD, St. Peters, MO 63376
Enrollment
640
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
640
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#565 of 2,221
In St. Peters
#5 of 12
public schools
In district
#17 of 25
FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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Progress South Elem.
Elementary School in St. Peters · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Progress South Elem.
Progress South Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Peters, MO, part of FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT. Progress South Elem. serves approximately 640 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
Progress South Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #565 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Progress South Elem. show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- District avg 7.8
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Progress South Elem. — Students at Progress South Elem. score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
21.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 40 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: 6.7/10.
How Progress South Elem. Compares
See how Progress South 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
201 KNAUST RD, St. Peters, MO 63376
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Progress South Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. EMGE ELEM. (rated 9.1/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby O'Fallon), which scores notably higher. Another option is ROCK CREEK ELEM. (rated 8.7/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby O'Fallon), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WARREN ELEM. (rated 8.4/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Peters, see our St. Peters schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Boonslick St. Peters | 0.1 mi | — |
| FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH MIDDLE St. Peters | 0.1 mi | 6.1 |
| FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH HIGH St. Peters | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| CHILD OF GOD LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Peters | 1.1 mi | 6.8 |
| EMGE ELEM. O'Fallon | 1.4 mi | 9.1 |
| DARDENNE ELEM. O'Fallon | 1.4 mi | 7.6 |
| WARREN ELEM. St. Peters | 1.7 mi | 8.4 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER St. Peters | 1.8 mi | 5.8 |
| FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE O'Fallon | 2.1 mi | 7.6 |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY O'Fallon | 2.0 mi | 6.8 |
| PHEASANT POINT ELEM. O'Fallon | 2.4 mi | 7.9 |
| JOSEPH L. MUDD ELEM. O'Fallon | 2.6 mi | 8.1 |
| FOREST PARK ELEM. O'Fallon | 2.6 mi | 4.6 |
| MID RIVERS ELEM. St. Peters | 2.1 mi | 8.1 |
| FT. ZUWMALT WEST MIDDLE O'Fallon | 2.7 mi | 8.2 |
| FT. ZUMWALT NORTH HIGH O'Fallon | 2.9 mi | 8.0 |
| ROCK CREEK ELEM. O'Fallon | 2.3 mi | 8.7 |
| ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL O'Fallon | 2.7 mi | 5.6 |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL St. Charles | 2.8 mi | 4.3 |
| SAEGER MIDDLE St. Charles | 2.7 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63376 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$94,921
Median Home Value
$255,500
Median Rent
$1,319/mo
Population
74,876
College Educated
39.1%
Homeownership
82.6%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Median Age
41
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALFRED L. RENNER ELEM. Kansas City, MO | 7.4 |
| CHAPEL LAKES ELEM. Lee'S Summit, MO | 7.4 |
| CLAUDE BROWN ELEMENTARY Troy, MO | 7.4 |
| ERVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kansas City, MO | 7.4 |
| F. P. TILLMAN ELEM. Kirkwood, MO | 7.4 |
| MCBRIDE ELEM. Springfield, MO | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Progress South Elem.
What grades does Progress South Elem. serve?
Progress South Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Progress South Elem.?
Progress South Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Progress South Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Progress South Elem. is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Progress South Elem. rank in MO?
Progress South Elem. ranks #565 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Progress South Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Progress South Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Progress South Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Progress South Elem. has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Progress South Elem. a charter school?
No, Progress South Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Progress South Elem. a Title I school?
No, Progress South Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Progress South Elem.?
21.2% of students at Progress South 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
- 640
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 21.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Charles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (636) 272-2721
Resources & Links
District
FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 16,829
- Schools in District
- 27
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,648
- District Rank
- #17 of 25
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