Elementary Schools in West St. Francois County R-IV

Summary:

The West County Elementary is the sole elementary school in the West St. Francois County R-IV school district, serving students from grades K-5. Located in Missouri, the school has consistently performed above average compared to other elementary schools in the state, ranking in the top 30% for the 2024-2025 school year.

West County Elementary has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing above the state average. The school's students generally score at or above the state average on standardized tests in mathematics, science, and English language arts. However, the school does have a slightly higher chronic absenteeism rate than the state average, which could be an area for improvement. Additionally, over 60% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the need for additional resources and support to address economic challenges faced by the student population.

Compared to other schools in Missouri, West County Elementary stands out as a strong-performing institution, with a ranking that has improved over the past year. The school's consistent academic achievement, coupled with its commitment to serving a economically disadvantaged student population, makes it a valuable asset to the West St. Francois County R-IV school district.

District Detail

1124 Main
Leadwood, MO 63653-1214

(573) 562-7535

SchoolDigger Rank:
95^th of 367 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 935

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	625 Chariton Ave	Park Hills	63601	St. Francois County	West St. Francois County R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 562-7535	390	36	10.7	62.1%	372 (95.4%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	69	267^th of 900 public elementary schools	70.3%		60	350^th of 906 public elementary schools	61.4%	83	40.7	61.6	45.2	45.1	57.7	47.1	$14,182	$2,232	$11,950

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Central R-III	4.5 mi	4	145^th
North St. Francois County R-I	4.62 mi	6	293^rd
Bismarck R-V	6.21 mi	2	281^st
Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled	6.59 mi	35
Department Of Corrections	6.81 mi	20

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.