Serving 1,042 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Festus Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 1,042 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Festus Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Festus Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Festus Elementary School is ranked #37 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Festus Elementary School?
1,042 students attend Festus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Festus Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Festus Elementary School?
Festus Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Festus Elementary School offer ?
Festus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Festus Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 1,042 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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