Needs Improvement
#2132 of 2,221 schools in MO
Twillman Elem.
Elementary School · HAZELWOOD
11831 BELLEFONTAINE RD, St. Louis, MO 63138
Enrollment
263
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
263
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#2,132 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#174 of 193
public schools
In district
#26 of 31
HAZELWOOD
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Twillman Elem.
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About Twillman Elem.
Twillman Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of HAZELWOOD. Twillman Elem. serves approximately 263 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
Twillman Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,132 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Twillman Elem. show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.9
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
45% of students at Twillman Elem. were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Twillman Elem. — Students at Twillman Elem. score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
77.9%
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: 4.3/10.
How Twillman Elem. Compares
See how Twillman 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
11831 BELLEFONTAINE RD, St. Louis, MO 63138
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Twillman Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. STORMAN LIONS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (rated 6.2/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is GRACE CHAPEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SALEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.1/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Black Jack), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EAST MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| HAZELWOOD EAST HIGH St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 4.8 |
| LARIMORE ELEM. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 3.8 |
| SOUTHEAST MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 3.7 |
| TOWNSEND ELEM. Florissant | 1.4 mi | 5.0 |
| GRANNEMANN ELEM. St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 4.1 |
| EAST EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Florissant | 1.7 mi | 4.6 |
| ARROWPOINT ELEM. St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 4.0 |
| GLASGOW ELEM. St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 4.0 |
| RIVERVIEW GARDENS SR. HIGH St. Louis | 2.1 mi | 3.8 |
| STORMAN LIONS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY St. Louis | 2.5 mi | 6.2 |
| HIGHLAND ELEM. St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 3.8 |
| LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM. St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 4.5 |
| GIBSON ELEM. St. Louis | 2.6 mi | 3.7 |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE Florissant | 2.2 mi | 4.7 |
| GRACE CHAPEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.5 mi | 5.7 |
| SALEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Black Jack | 2.3 mi | 5.1 |
| BISSELL HALL St. Louis | 3.0 mi | 5.4 |
| TWIN RIVERS St. Louis | 3.0 mi | — |
| LEWIS AND CLARK HALL St. Louis | 3.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63138 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$51,714
Median Home Value
$124,500
Median Rent
$1,073/mo
Population
18,736
College Educated
14.9%
Homeownership
50%
Avg Commute
23.9 min
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Median Age
34.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| EPIC ELEMENTARY Liberty, MO | 3.5 |
| GLADDEN ELEM. Belton, MO | 3.5 |
| GRANDVIEW ELEM. Hillsboro, MO | 3.5 |
| HICKORY HILLS ELEM. Springfield, MO | 3.5 |
| TELEGRAPH INTERMEDIATE Festus, MO | 3.5 |
| CARROLLTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Carrollton, MO | 3.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Twillman Elem.
What grades does Twillman Elem. serve?
Twillman Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Twillman Elem.?
Twillman Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twillman Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Twillman Elem. is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Twillman Elem. rank in MO?
Twillman Elem. ranks #2,132 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Twillman Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Twillman Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Twillman Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Twillman Elem. has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Twillman Elem. a charter school?
No, Twillman Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Twillman Elem. a Title I school?
No, Twillman Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Twillman Elem.?
77.9% of students at Twillman 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
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 77.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.5%
- Phone
- (314) 953-4850
Resources & Links
District
HAZELWOOD- District Enrollment
- 16,262
- Schools in District
- 32
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,977
- District Rank
- #26 of 31
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