Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ballwin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ballwin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ballwin Elementary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ballwin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballwin Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#417 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
66%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballwin Elementary School's ranking?
Ballwin Elementary School is ranked #417 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ballwin Elementary School often compared to?
Ballwin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woerther Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Ballwin Elementary School?
449 students attend Ballwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ballwin Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballwin Elementary School?
Ballwin Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ballwin Elementary School offer ?
Ballwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ballwin Elementary School part of?
Ballwin Elementary School is part of Rockwood R-VI School District.
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