Duchesne Elementary School

100 S Florissant Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Duchesne 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 25-29%
  • : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Duchesne Elementary School's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Duchesne Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
(18-19)
25-29%
42%
(18-19)
30-34%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
74%
15%
White
14%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Duchesne Elementary School often compared to?
Duchesne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Griffith Elementary School, Walker Elementary School, Halls Ferry 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 42% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Duchesne Elementary School?
302 students attend Duchesne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Duchesne Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Duchesne Elementary School?
Duchesne Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Duchesne Elementary School offer ?
Duchesne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Duchesne Elementary School part of?
Duchesne Elementary School is part of Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 25-29%
  • : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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