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#1587 of 2,221 schools in MO
Wren Hollow Elem.
Elementary School · Parkway C-2 · Ballwin, MO
A Parkway C-2 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
655 WREN AVE, Ballwin, MO 63021
- Math 57% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MO 47% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wren Hollow Elem. score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wren Hollow Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average540/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ballwin), 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
$113,822
Median home value
$324,300
Median rent
$1,362/mo
College educated
62.1%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorrento Springs Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Academy of St. LouisPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Hanna Woods Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Al-manara AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–9 | 1.0 mi | 83 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Parkway C-2
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #25 of 29
- District spending per student
- $13,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wren Hollow Elem. is listed in PARKWAY C-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wren Hollow Elem.
Wren Hollow Elem. is a public elementary school in Ballwin, MO, part of Parkway C-2, serving approximately 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,587 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wren Hollow Elem.
What grades does Wren Hollow Elem. serve?
Wren Hollow Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wren Hollow Elem.?
Wren Hollow Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wren Hollow Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Wren Hollow Elem. is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wren Hollow Elem. rank in MO?
Wren Hollow Elem. ranks #1,587 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Wren Hollow Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Wren Hollow Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Wren Hollow Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wren Hollow Elem. has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wren Hollow Elem. a charter school?
No, Wren Hollow Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wren Hollow Elem. a Title I school?
No, Wren Hollow Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wren Hollow Elem.?
15.1% of students at Wren Hollow 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 424
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (314) 415-6850
- Area population (ZIP 63021)
- 56,297
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 63021; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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