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Elementary· 33 schools in district

ARMSTRONG ELEM.

6255 HOWDERSHELL RD, HAZELWOOD, MO 63042HAZELWOOD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
348
Students
Total enrolled
$13,951
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 11% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 348 students in grades PK–05 in HAZELWOOD, Missouri.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,951 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ARMSTRONG ELEM. is a mid-sized elementary in HAZELWOOD, Missouri, serving grades PK–05 with 348 students. The district invests $13,951 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at ARMSTRONG ELEM.

348
Total Students
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
83%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution167 male · 181 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility83%
National avg 52% · 289 students
Student Composition
11%
75%
White11%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black75%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 291383000613

Academic Outcomes at ARMSTRONG ELEM.

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 44th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 63042

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,951Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,951
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,138
Student Support$2,651
Administration$1,674
Operations$2,093
Other$1,395
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,951 spent per student, an estimated $6,180 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
21%
53%
State government
20.8%
Local (property tax)
52.7%
Federal programs
26.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 83% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
WALKER ELEM.JURY ELEM.JANA ELEM.GRANNEMANN ELEM.
+15 more
↓
Middle
NORTHWEST MIDDLEWEST MIDDLECENTRAL MIDDLENORTH MIDDLE
+2 more
↓
High School
HAZELWOOD WEST HIGHHAZELWOOD CENTRAL HIGHHAZELWOOD EAST HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountySt. Louis County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHAZELWOOD →
Phone: (314)953-4000
NCES ID: 291383000613
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HAZELWOOD seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in HAZELWOOD
High
HAZELWOOD WEST HIGH
2,042 students · 09–12
● 43 opp54% FRL
High
HAZELWOOD CENTRAL HIGH
1,628 students · 09–12
● 46 opp52% FRL
High
HAZELWOOD EAST HIGH
1,264 students · 09–12
66% FRL
Mid
NORTHWEST MIDDLE
767 students · 06–08
● 46 opp62% FRL
Mid
WEST MIDDLE
730 students · 06–08
● 43 opp56% FRL
Mid
CENTRAL MIDDLE
707 students · 06–08
● 46 opp68% FRL
Mid
NORTH MIDDLE
674 students · 06–08
● 41 opp55% FRL
Elem
WALKER ELEM.
477 students · PK–05
● 46 opp67% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6255 HOWDERSHELL RD, HAZELWOOD, MO 63042
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.