Henry Elementary School

700 Henry Ave
Ballwin, MO 63011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 577 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Henry Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 5% in MO
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Henry Elementary School's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
577 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Henry Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (MO)
#92 out of 2092 schools
(Top 5%)
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58%
37%
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71%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
31%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
8%
15%
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White
52%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Henry Elementary School's ranking?
Henry Elementary School is ranked #92 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Henry Elementary School often compared to?
Henry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pierremont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Henry Elementary School?
577 students attend Henry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Henry Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Elementary School?
Henry Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Henry Elementary School offer ?
Henry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Henry Elementary School part of?
Henry Elementary School is part of Parkway C-2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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