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Henderson Elementary School

2501 Hackmann Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
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Tel: (636) 851-5200
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Henderson Elementary School serves 684 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Henderson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Henderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Henderson Elementary School's student population of 684 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
684 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Henderson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Henderson Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#461 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Henderson Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
7%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Henderson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
8%
15%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Henderson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
69%
70%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Henderson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MO.
Diversity Score
0.50
0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Henderson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Henderson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Francis Howell R-III School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Henderson Elementary School's ranking?

Henderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Henderson Elementary School often compared to?

Henderson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harvest Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Henderson Elementary School?

684 students attend Henderson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Henderson Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Henderson Elementary School?

Henderson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Henderson Elementary School offer ?

Henderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Henderson Elementary School part of?

Henderson Elementary School is part of Francis Howell R-III School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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