Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mount Hope Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Hope Elementary serves the northwest part of O'Fallon, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 58.5 square miles, with most students living within a typical driving distance of 10-15 minutes and an average distance of about 5 miles to the school's edge. The furthest point in the attendance zone is around 8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Hope Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Hope Elementary School's student population of 444 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mount Hope Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Hope Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#264 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Hope Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Hope Elementary School is ranked #264 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mount Hope Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Hope Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westhoff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mount Hope Elementary School?
444 students attend Mount Hope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mount Hope Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Hope Elementary School?
Mount Hope Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mount Hope Elementary School offer ?
Mount Hope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Hope Elementary School part of?
Mount Hope Elementary School is part of Fort Zumwalt School District.
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