Francis Howell R-III School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 22 public schools in Francis Howell R-III School District, serving 17,565 students. Francis Howell R-III School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
- Public schools in Francis Howell R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Missouri public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
- The top ranked public schools in Francis Howell R-III School District are Warren Elementary School, Francis Howell High School and Becky-david Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 29% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is more than the Missouri public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Francis Howell R-III School District |
| School District Website | http://www.fhsdschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (636) 851-4000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MO) |
| # of Schools | 22 Schools | 2,433 Schools |
| # of Students | 17,565 Students | 910,126 Students |
| # of Teachers | 1,140 Teachers | 66,023 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Francis Howell R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 558 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 92% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #24 out of 559 school districts (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 49% |
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| Graduation Rate | 96% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.47 |
| # of American Indian Students | 22 Students | 3,422 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 748 Students | 18,342 Students |
| % Asian Students | 4% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 750 Students | 58,478 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 1,340 Students | 145,159 Students |
| % Black Students | 8% | 16% |
| # of White Students | 13,989 Students | 646,386 Students |
| % White Students | 80% | 71% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 17 Students | 2,444 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 699 Students | 35,895 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 630 | 31,553 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 1,179 | 65,561 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,276 | 65,974 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 1,291 | 66,807 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,207 | 68,505 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 1,336 | 70,208 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 1,258 | 70,597 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 1,286 | 68,782 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 1,285 | 68,028 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 1,359 | 67,525 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,358 | 69,209 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,316 | 67,397 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 1,407 | 65,697 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 1,377 | 64,283 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $12,619 is higher than the state median of $10,923. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $11,670 is higher than the state median of $10,831. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MO) |
| Total Revenue | $222 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $205 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,619 | $10,923 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,670 | $10,831 |
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Francis Howell R-III School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Warren Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 5%141 Weiss Rd10
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 851-6100
Grades: K-5 | 856 students
- Francis Howell High School Math: 74% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5%7001 Hwy 94 South10
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4700
Grades: 9-12 | 1,819 student
- Becky-david Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 5%1155 Jungs Station Rd10
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4200
Grades: K-5 | 844 students
- Daniel Boone Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5%201 W Hwy D10
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 851-4400
Grades: K-5 | 390 students
- Independence Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 5%4800 Meadows Pkwy10
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5900
Grades: K-5 | 669 students
- Francis Howell Middle School Math: 70% | Reading: 74%Rank:10/Top 5%825 O'fallon Rd10
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4800
Grades: 6-8 | 837 students
- John Weldon Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10%7370 Weldon Spring Rd10
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 851-5500
Grades: K-5 | 732 students
- Castlio Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 10%1020 Dingledine Rd10
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4300
Grades: K-5 | 797 students
- Francis Howell Central High School Math: 60% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10%5199 Hwy N10
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4600
Grades: 9-12 | 1,913 student
- Francis Howell North High School Math: 58% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10%2549 Hackmann Rd10
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4900
Grades: 9-12 | 1,726 student
- Henderson Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 10%2501 Hackmann Rd10
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-5200
Grades: K-5 | 687 students
- Fairmount Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10%1725 Thoele Rd10
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 851-4500
Grades: K-5 | 1,107 student
- Saeger Middle School Math: 58% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20%5201 Hwy N10
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5600
Grades: 6-8 | 731 students
- Bryan Middle School Math: 60% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20%605 Independence Rd10
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5800
Grades: 6-8 | 891 students
- Central Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20%4525 Central School Rd10
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5700
Grades: K-5 | 804 students
- Harvest Ridge Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20%1220 Harvest Ridge Dr10
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-5100
Grades: K-5 | 661 students
- Hollenbeck Middle School Math: 63% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30%4555 Central School Rd10
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5400
Grades: 6-8 | 632 students
- Barnwell Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30%1035 Jungs Station Rd10
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4100
Grades: 6-8 | 839 students
- Early Child. Family Educ. Center4810 Meadows Pkwy
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-6000
Grades: PK | 304 students
- Early Child. Family Educ. Center2555 Hackmann Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-6200
Grades: PK | 326 students
- Francis Howell Union High School Alternative School1405 Hwy D
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5000
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Heritage Landing1400 Gettysburg Landing
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-5300
Grades: 6-12 | n/a student
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