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#508 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 23% in state

Shenandoah Valley Elem.

Elementary School · PARKWAY C-2

15399 APPALACHIAN TRAIL, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Enrollment

416

Student-Teacher

14.3:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#508 of 2,221

In Chesterfield

#6 of 13

public schools

In district

#12 of 29

PARKWAY C-2

Academic performance

8.3 / 10

Excellent

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Shenandoah Valley Elem.

7.6/10

Elementary School in Chesterfield · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.0/10

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About Shenandoah Valley Elem.

Shenandoah Valley Elem. is a public elementary school in Chesterfield, MO, part of PARKWAY C-2. Shenandoah Valley Elem. serves approximately 416 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Shenandoah Valley Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #508 of 2,221 schools in MO.

Structured state assessment records for Shenandoah Valley Elem. show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.2
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency62.2% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+14.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.7 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,983
Chronic Absenteeism17.1%

Shenandoah Valley Elem. — Students at Shenandoah Valley Elem. score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

7.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 69.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 72.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.3% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 37 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
66%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
78%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
78%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
59.4%
2025
Math
62.2%
ELA
61%

* 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 Shenandoah Valley Elem. Compares

See how Shenandoah Valley Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.6/10
77th percentile in MO
Academic
8.3/10
Excellent
Growth
7.5/10
Very Good
Environment
6.6/10
Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
8%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
29 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
17.1%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

15399 APPALACHIAN TRAIL, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Shenandoah Valley Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GREEN TRAILS ELEM. (rated 8.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is WILD HORSE ELEM. (rated 8.8/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RIVER BEND ELEM. (rated 7.6/10, 2.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Chesterfield, see our Chesterfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.3 mi
School Distance Rating
HIGHCROFT RIDGE ELEM. Chesterfield 1.0 mi 7.0
CHESTERFIELD DAY SCHOOL Chesterfield 0.9 mi 7.4
GREEN TRAILS ELEM. Chesterfield 1.1 mi 8.9
CHESTERFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Chesterfield 1.6 mi 7.0
WEST HIGH Ballwin 2.3 mi 6.6
WEST MIDDLE Chesterfield 2.3 mi 7.8
EARLY CHILDHOOD Chesterfield 2.4 mi 4.1
CENTRAL HIGH Chesterfield 1.9 mi 7.2
MISSOURI TORAH INSTITUTE Chesterfield 2.1 mi 7.0
CENTRAL MIDDLE Chesterfield 2.0 mi 7.5
EYC ACADEMY Chesterfield 2.4 mi 6.9
WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Town And Country 2.3 mi 6.1
ASCENSION SCHOOL Chesterfield 2.2 mi 4.7
RIVER BEND ELEM. Chesterfield 2.6 mi 7.6
WILD HORSE ELEM. Chesterfield 2.6 mi 8.8
CLAYMONT ELEM. Ballwin 3.2 mi 5.2
INCARNATE WORD PARISH SCHOOL Chesterfield 2.8 mi 5.5
HENRY ELEM. Ballwin 3.3 mi 7.5
PROMISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Town And Country 2.8 mi 7.0
KEHRS MILL ELEM. Chesterfield 3.3 mi 6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63017 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$128,750

Median Home Value

$452,000

Median Rent

$1,632/mo

Population

43,074

College Educated

70.1%

Homeownership

76.9%

Avg Commute

21.6 min

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Median Age

47.6

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 Shenandoah Valley Elem.

What grades does Shenandoah Valley Elem. serve?

Shenandoah Valley Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Shenandoah Valley Elem.?

Shenandoah Valley Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Valley Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Valley Elem. is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shenandoah Valley Elem. rank in MO?

Shenandoah Valley Elem. ranks #508 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Shenandoah Valley Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Shenandoah Valley 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 Shenandoah Valley Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shenandoah Valley Elem. has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Shenandoah Valley Elem. a charter school?

No, Shenandoah Valley Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Shenandoah Valley Elem. a Title I school?

No, Shenandoah Valley Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shenandoah Valley Elem.?

7.9% of students at Shenandoah Valley 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
7 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
23 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
24 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
416
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.9%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.1%

District

PARKWAY C-2
District Enrollment
16,924
Schools in District
29
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,983
District Rank
#12 of 29

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