Serving 571 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 74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 15:1 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 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- 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 571 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
571 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Kehrs Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 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 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
2%

Hispanic
7%
8%

Black
2%
15%

White
74%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kehrs Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Kehrs Mill Elementary School is ranked #33 out of 2,084 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?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
571 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, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 15:1, 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
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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