Below Average
#1937 of 2,221 schools in MO
Warren E. Hearnes Elem.
Elementary School · Charleston R-i · Charleston, MO
A Charleston R-i elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 39, Charleston, MO 63834
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Warren E. Hearnes Elem. score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Warren E. Hearnes Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,361/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charleston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,658
Median home value
$107,100
Median rent
$725/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
27.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Henry Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charleston R-i
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Warren E. Hearnes Elem. is listed in CHARLESTON R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Warren E. Hearnes Elem.
Warren E. Hearnes Elem. is a public elementary school in Charleston, MO, part of Charleston R-i, serving approximately 286 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,937 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Warren E. Hearnes Elem.
What grades does Warren E. Hearnes Elem. serve?
Warren E. Hearnes Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Warren E. Hearnes Elem.?
Warren E. Hearnes Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren E. Hearnes Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren E. Hearnes 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 Warren E. Hearnes Elem. rank in MO?
Warren E. Hearnes Elem. ranks #1,937 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Warren E. Hearnes Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Warren E. Hearnes 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 Warren E. Hearnes Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Warren E. Hearnes Elem. has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Warren E. Hearnes Elem. a charter school?
No, Warren E. Hearnes Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Warren E. Hearnes Elem. a Title I school?
No, Warren E. Hearnes Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Warren E. Hearnes Elem.?
99.0% of students at Warren E. Hearnes 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mississippi County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (573) 683-3728
- Area population (ZIP 63834)
- 5,218
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 63834; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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