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Hazelwood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public elementary schools serving 10,651 students in Hazelwood School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
Public Elementary Schools in Hazelwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
32 Schools
1,747 Schools
# Students
16,262 Students
575,116 Students
# Teachers
1,039 Teachers
46,819 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hazelwood School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#512 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Graduation Rate
83%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
81%
16%
% White
9%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,999 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,286 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$244 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$216 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,999
$15,081
Spending / Student
$13,286
$13,908
Best Hazelwood School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Ville Rosa Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4200
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7350 Howdershell Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4750
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
585 Coachway Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4700
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Lawson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1830 Charbonier Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4550
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
West Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12834 Missouri Bottom Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7800
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Barrington Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15600 Old Halls Ferry Rd
Florissant, MO 63034
(314) 953-4050
Florissant, MO 63034
(314) 953-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Humes Ln
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4900
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6255 Howdershell Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4000
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13750 Old Jamestown Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4300
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
North Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4420 Vaile Ave
Florissant, MO 63034
(314) 953-7500
Florissant, MO 63034
(314) 953-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Mccurdy Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
975 Lindsay Ln
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4650
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Chicory Creek Ln
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4100
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Cold Water Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Wiethaupt Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4150
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Lusher Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Mullanphy Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4600
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Shackelford Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-5500
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Keeven Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11230 Old Halls Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 953-4450
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 953-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1717.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6645 Parker Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4800
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Central Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13450 Old Jamestown Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-7400
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Jury Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11950 Old Halls Ferry Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4400
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Grannemann Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2324 Redman Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 953-4250
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 953-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 Prigge Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-7700
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Arrowpoint Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2017 Arrowpoint Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-5300
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Twillman Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11831 Bellefontaine Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-4850
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Larimore Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Trampe Ln
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-4500
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Elementary Special Programs Dept.
Special Education School
15875 New Halls Ferry Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4950
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4950
Gr: K-6
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