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#1696 of 2,221 schools in MO
Townsend Elem.
Elementary School · HAZELWOOD
6645 PARKER RD, Florissant, MO 63033
Enrollment
362
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
362
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,696 of 2,221
In Florissant
#12 of 29
public schools
In district
#11 of 31
HAZELWOOD
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Townsend Elem.
Elementary School in Florissant · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Townsend Elem.
Townsend Elem. is a public elementary school in Florissant, MO, part of HAZELWOOD. Townsend Elem. serves approximately 362 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Townsend Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,696 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Townsend Elem. show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 4.9
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Townsend Elem. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Townsend Elem. — Students at Townsend Elem. score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 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: 6.8/10.
How Townsend Elem. Compares
See how Townsend 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
6645 PARKER RD, Florissant, MO 63033
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Townsend Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GRACE CHAPEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores slightly higher. Another option is SALEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.1/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Black Jack), with a very similar rating. Additionally, LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM. (rated 4.5/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Florissant, see our Florissant schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EAST EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Florissant | 0.3 mi | 4.6 |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE Florissant | 0.8 mi | 4.7 |
| ARROWPOINT ELEM. St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 4.0 |
| GRANNEMANN ELEM. St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| JAMESTOWN ELEM. Florissant | 1.2 mi | 4.4 |
| EAST MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 5.5 |
| HAZELWOOD EAST HIGH St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 4.8 |
| SALEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Black Jack | 1.3 mi | 5.1 |
| TWILLMAN ELEM. St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 3.5 |
| KEEVEN ELEM. St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 3.2 |
| BISSELL HALL St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 5.4 |
| TWIN RIVERS St. Louis | 2.2 mi | — |
| LEWIS AND CLARK HALL St. Louis | 2.2 mi | — |
| JURY ELEM. Florissant | 1.9 mi | 4.2 |
| OLTC INSTITUTE Florissant | 2.3 mi | 5.2 |
| LARIMORE ELEM. St. Louis | 2.3 mi | 3.8 |
| LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM. St. Louis | 2.9 mi | 4.5 |
| SOUTHEAST MIDDLE St. Louis | 2.6 mi | 3.7 |
| GRACE CHAPEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 3.3 mi | 5.7 |
| RIVERVIEW GARDENS SR. HIGH St. Louis | 3.3 mi | 3.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63033 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,979
Median Home Value
$157,400
Median Rent
$1,150/mo
Population
42,258
College Educated
28.2%
Homeownership
65.3%
Avg Commute
26.1 min
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Median Age
37.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BEL-NOR St. Louis, MO | 5.0 |
| DERBY RIDGE ELEM. Columbia, MO | 5.0 |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kansas City, MO | 5.0 |
| GLADSTONE ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 5.0 |
| GREENVILLE ELEM. Greenville, MO | 5.0 |
| HAWTHORNE ELEM. Kearney, MO | 5.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Townsend Elem.
What grades does Townsend Elem. serve?
Townsend Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Townsend Elem.?
Townsend Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Townsend Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Townsend Elem. is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Townsend Elem. rank in MO?
Townsend Elem. ranks #1,696 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Townsend Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Townsend Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Townsend Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Townsend Elem. has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Townsend Elem. a charter school?
No, Townsend Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Townsend Elem. a Title I school?
No, Townsend Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Townsend Elem.?
76.5% of students at Townsend 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 76.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (314) 953-4800
Resources & Links
District
HAZELWOOD- District Enrollment
- 16,262
- Schools in District
- 32
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,977
- District Rank
- #11 of 31
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