Elementary Schools in Festus R-VI

Summary:

The Festus R-VI school district in Missouri is home to one exceptional elementary school, Festus Elementary, which serves grades K-3 with an enrollment of 1,039 students. This standout institution is part of a highly-ranked district, ranking 16th out of 386 districts in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Festus Elementary's academic performance is truly remarkable, with 3rd-grade students significantly outperforming the state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts on the MAP tests. In 2022-2023, 75.9% of 3rd-graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 41.1%, and 70% were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 42.4%. This exceptional achievement is even more impressive considering the school's relatively high percentage of students (35.9%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Festus Elementary's success can be attributed to its efficient resource allocation and supportive learning environment. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and spends $9,459 per student, indicating a focus on providing personalized attention and targeted resources to support student learning. These factors, combined with the school's strong academic performance, make Festus Elementary a standout institution within the Festus R-VI school district and the state of Missouri.

District Detail

1515 Mid-Meadow Lane
Festus, MO 63028-1598

(636) 937-4920

This district is not ranked due to insufficient test score data.

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,495

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				MAP Mathematics (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Festus Elementary	Public	K-3	1500 Mid-Meadow Ln	Festus	63028	Jefferson County	Festus R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 937-4063	1,045	71	14.6	37.5%	894 (85.6%)	35 (3.3%)	29 (2.8%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (7.6%)								(n/a)	71.8	67.1	$9,914	$135	$9,780

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Crystal City 47	1.95 mi	2	94^th
Dunklin R-V	3.65 mi	4	181^st
Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled	4.06 mi	35
Jefferson County R-Vii	5.15 mi	5	58^th
Desoto 73	7.61 mi	5	72^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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