Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ballwin 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 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ballwin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ballwin Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ballwin 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 Ballwin Elementary School is 0.56, which is more 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
#363 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
64%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballwin Elementary School's ranking?
Ballwin Elementary School is ranked #363 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ballwin Elementary School often compared to?
Ballwin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woerther Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ballwin Elementary School?
432 students attend Ballwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ballwin Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ballwin Elementary School?
Ballwin Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ballwin Elementary School offer ?
Ballwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballwin Elementary School part of?
Ballwin Elementary School is part of Rockwood R-VI School District.
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