Serving 227 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Blackhurst Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blackhurst Elementary serves the eastern part of Saint Charles, MO, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blackhurst Elementary School's student population of 227 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Blackhurst Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackhurst Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1181 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
21%
9%
Black
15%
15%
White
59%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackhurst Elementary School's ranking?
Blackhurst Elementary School is ranked #1181 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Blackhurst Elementary School often compared to?
Blackhurst Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coverdell Elementary School, George M. Null Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Blackhurst Elementary School?
227 students attend Blackhurst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Blackhurst Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackhurst Elementary School?
Blackhurst Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blackhurst Elementary School offer ?
Blackhurst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackhurst Elementary School part of?
Blackhurst Elementary School is part of St. Charles R-VI School District.
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