Festus Elementary

Public K-3

1500 Mid-Meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028-1544

(636) 937-4063

District: Festus R-VI

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,459

Students who attend Festus Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Festus Intermediate
	Festus Middle
High:	Festus Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 1,039

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.3%

Two or more races:

6.4%

African American:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.9%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.3%), two or more races (6.4%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Festus Elementary is 15. (See more...)

Compare Festus Elementary employs 69 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Festus Elementary is $9,459.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Festus Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Festus R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Festus R-VI 11^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Festus Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1065	1065
1992	1000	36	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1053
1993	1071	39	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1124
1994	1055	42	9	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	1116
1995	1109	38	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1165
1996	1109	38	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1165
1997	1069	40	10	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1124
1998	1090	37	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1143
1999	1096	27	11	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1140
2000	1137	33	18	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	1198
2001	1161	41	11	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	1226
2002	804	32	3	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	847
2003	804	32	3	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	847
2004	784	35	1	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	829
2005	853	42	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	903
2006	929	37	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	973
2007	934	49	5	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	996
2008	921	36	6	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	972
2009	945	32	7	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	993
2010	897	35	8	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	947
2011	905	33	9	7	1	0	0	0	955
2012	944	24	6	5	1	1	0	0	981
2013	888	28	12	9	0	0	8	0	945
2014	876	23	13	10	0	0	25	0	947
2015	885	17	11	14	1	0	27	0	955
2016	879	24	7	11	1	0	45	0	967
2017	856	23	3	8	1	0	45	0	936
2018	847	29	3	12	1	0	49	0	941
2019	855	24	5	10	3	0	55	0	952
2020	871	25	5	11	3	0	54	0	969
2021	824	19	4	18	4	0	73	0	942
2022	891	21	6	17	2	0	70	0	1007
2023	917	23	8	20	4	0	67	0	1039

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Festus Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1065	47.2	22.5	n/a
1992	1053	47.2	22.3	n/a
1993	1124	48.2	23.3	43.1
1994	1116	49.2	22.7	48.3
1995	1165	56.1	20.8	51.8
1996	1165	56.1	20.8	51.8
1997	1124	61.4	18.3	20.7
1998	1143	62.1	18.4	20.4
1999	1140	61.6	18.5	27.4
2000	1198	65.1	18.4	26
2001	1226	65.1	18.8	26.3
2002	847	50.4	16.8	35.7
2003	847	50.4	16.8	35.7
2004	829	50.1	16.5	35.6
2005	903	56.1	16.1	36.7
2006	973	57.3	17.0	34.4
2007	996	56.3	17.7	37.1
2008	972	63.0	15.4	35.4
2009	993	66.0	15.0	36.4
2010	947	65.0	14.5	37.5
2011	955	63.5	15.0	37.4
2012	981	64.0	15.3	39
2013	945	66.0	14.3	45.4
2014	947	64.7	14.6	44.4
2015	955	64.0	14.9	43.6
2016	967	65.0	14.8	43
2017	936	64.7	14.4	43.7
2018	941	64.7	14.5	43.9
2019	952	64.0	14.8	42
2020	969	65.0	14.9	41.4
2021	942	66.0	14.2	39.6
2022	1007	69.0	14.5	34.9
2023	1039	69.0	15.0	35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Festus Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1065	47.2	22.5	n/a
1992	1053	47.2	22.3	n/a
1993	1124	48.2	23.3	43.1
1994	1116	49.2	22.7	48.3
1995	1165	56.1	20.8	51.8
1996	1165	56.1	20.8	51.8
1997	1124	61.4	18.3	20.7
1998	1143	62.1	18.4	20.4
1999	1140	61.6	18.5	27.4
2000	1198	65.1	18.4	26
2001	1226	65.1	18.8	26.3
2002	847	50.4	16.8	35.7
2003	847	50.4	16.8	35.7
2004	829	50.1	16.5	35.6
2005	903	56.1	16.1	36.7
2006	973	57.3	17.0	34.4
2007	996	56.3	17.7	37.1
2008	972	63.0	15.4	35.4
2009	993	66.0	15.0	36.4
2010	947	65.0	14.5	37.5
2011	955	63.5	15.0	37.4
2012	981	64.0	15.3	39
2013	945	66.0	14.3	45.4
2014	947	64.7	14.6	44.4
2015	955	64.0	14.9	43.6
2016	967	65.0	14.8	43
2017	936	64.7	14.4	43.7
2018	941	64.7	14.5	43.9
2019	952	64.0	14.8	42
2020	969	65.0	14.9	41.4
2021	942	66.0	14.2	39.6
2022	1007	69.0	14.5	34.9
2023	1039	69.0	15.0	35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Festus Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$21 (0.2%)	$8,621 (99.8%)	$8,642
2020	$09 (0.1%)	$8,773 (99.9%)	$8,782
2021	$523 (5.8%)	$8,442 (94.2%)	$8,965
2022	$313 (3.3%)	$9,147 (96.7%)	$9,459

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Festus Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Festus Elementary)	86.5	75.9	10.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Festus R-VI)	86.5	75.9	10.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Festus Elementary)	80.3	70	10.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Festus R-VI)	80.3	70	10.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	952	1039	9.1%
African American	24	23	4.2%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	5	8	60%
Hispanic	10	20	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	855	917	7.3%
Two or More Races	55	67	21.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42%	35.9%	6.1%

Schools Near Festus Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th 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	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(636) 937-4063	1,039	69	15.0	35.9%	917 (88.3%)	23 (2.2%)	20 (1.9%)	8 (0.8%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (6.4%)								(n/a)	75.9					70.0				$9,459	$313	$9,147
Crystal City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	600 Mississippi	Crystal City	63019	Jefferson County	Crystal City 47	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(636) 937-4411	318	27	11.9	50.3%	275 (86.5%)	33 (10.4%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.6	349^th of 898 public elementary schools	61.1%		62.3	338^th of 908 public elementary schools	62.8%	11	30.2		48.6	53.5	45.7					$12,579	$3,867	$8,712
Taylor Early Childhood	Public	PK	400 Joachim Ave	Herculaneum	63048	Jefferson County	Dunklin R-V	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(636) 479-5200	26	16	1.5	88.5%	19 (73.1%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (19.2%)								(n/a)
Pevely Elementary	Public	K-5	30 Main Street	Pevely	63070	Jefferson County	Dunklin R-V	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(636) 479-5200	708	57	12.3	50.3%	617 (87.1%)	23 (3.2%)	26 (3.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.4%)	39.8	569^th of 898 public elementary schools	36.6%		57.3	386^th of 908 public elementary schools	57.5%	183	27.2	37.9	30.5		38.2	32.2	38.7	40.2		$13,749	$1,692	$12,058
Plattin Primary	Public	K-2	2400 R7 School Rd	Festus	63028	Jefferson County	Jefferson County R-Vii	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(636) 937-7170	217	18	11.8	30.0%	210 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)								(n/a)										$10,701	$1,090	$9,611
Telegraph Intermediate	Public	3-5	1265 Dooling Hollow Rd	Festus	63028	Jefferson County	Jefferson County R-Vii	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(636) 937-6530	239	17	13.9	26.4%	229 (95.8%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	53.7	410^th of 898 public elementary schools	54.3%		55.8	403^rd of 908 public elementary schools	55.6%	7	24.4	60.4	40.5		41.9	33.0	52.3			$12,061	$762	$11,299
Jefferson R-Vii Preschool	Public	PK	1265 Dooling Hollow Rd.	Festus	63028	Jefferson County	Jefferson County R-Vii	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(636) 937-6530	93	3	31.0	24.7%	88 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.2%)								(n/a)
Athena Elementary	Public	K-6	3775 Athena School Rd	De Soto	63020	Jefferson County	Desoto 73	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(636) 586-1020	489	44	11.0	45.4%	444 (90.8%)	5 (1.0%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.9%)	65.1	303^rd of 898 public elementary schools	66.3%		52	436^th of 908 public elementary schools	52.0%	133	81.0	49.2	47.8	35.5	55.0	61.9		44.9	27.8	$11,099	$2,244	$8,855
James E. Freer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1800 Hanover	Barnhart	63012	Jefferson County	Windsor C-1	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(636) 464-2951	280	25	11.4	33.2%	253 (90.4%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)								(n/a)										$15,719	$1,411	$14,309
Hillsboro Elementary	Public	3-4	13 Hawk Dr	Hillsboro	63050	Jefferson County	Hillsboro R-III	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(636) 789-0040	462	32	14.2	35.1%	424 (91.8%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.1%)	66.9	287^th of 898 public elementary schools	68.0%		47.5	484^th of 908 public elementary schools	46.7%	197	43.6	49.6				55.2	49.1			$9,764	$369	$9,395

Frequently Asked Questions about Festus Elementary

What district is Festus Elementary in?

Festus R-VI

How many students attend Festus Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,039 students attended Festus Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Festus Elementary?

Students at Festus Elementary are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Festus Elementary attend?

Students who attend Festus Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Festus Intermediate
Middle : Festus Middle
High : Festus Senior High

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