Serving 555 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kehrs Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: KEHRS MILL ELEM. serves the northeast part of Chesterfield, MO, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 2.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kehrs Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kehrs Mill Elementary School's student population of 555 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
555 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kehrs Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kehrs Mill Elementary School is 0.43, which is less 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
#33 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Asian
13%
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
2%
15%
White
74%
67%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kehrs Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Kehrs Mill Elementary School is ranked #33 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Kehrs Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Kehrs Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chesterfield Elementary School, Ellisville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Kehrs Mill Elementary School?
555 students attend Kehrs Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Kehrs Mill Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kehrs Mill Elementary School?
Kehrs Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kehrs Mill Elementary School offer ?
Kehrs Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kehrs Mill Elementary School part of?
Kehrs Mill Elementary School is part of Rockwood R-VI School District.
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