Enrollment
394
Elementary
DISTRICT 294 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II·NCES 291201000467
HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY
13585 NEW HALLS FERRY RD, FLORISSANT, MO 63033 · (314) 831-1022 · St. Louis County
GRADES 03–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL394 STUDENTS
D
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 5% of Missouri public elementary schools
- DTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- FBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- CThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
23.2:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 26.6:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
226 students
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 133 | 34% |
| Grade 4 | 127 | 32% |
| Grade 5 | 134 | 34% |
Student demographics
21%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
20.7%
MO avg 44.9% . +1.1pp since 2021
Math
16.4%
MO avg 43.8% . -4.6pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 21 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 16 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 1 points since 2021, while math scores are down about 5 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 5.1% | 15.6% | 37.6% | 41.5% |
| Math | 4.2% | 12.2% | 25.3% | 58.1% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 20.7% | 16.4% |
| 2023-24 | 20.1% | 17.6% |
| 2022-23 | 15.7% | 15.4% |
| 2021-22 | 19.6% | 21.0% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
UNDERPERFORMING
Bottom 10% of MO schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
17.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
38.4%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-20.8pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 18% of students here test proficient in math and reading, below the roughly 38% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations compares each school with others at the same poverty level, not by raw scores, so a school lands here when its results trail those comparable schools, which is not the same as having low scores. A higher-scoring school can still fall in this tier if similar schools score higher still.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY
HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY's state test result (17.6% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY this school | 394 | 57.4% | 17.6% |
| PARKER ROAD ELEMENTARY FLORISSANT | 401 | 57.4% | N/A |
| GIBSON ELEM. ST LOUIS | 387 | 61.2% | 7.6% |
| LEMASTERS ELEM. ST LOUIS | 301 | 56.1% | 11.4% |
| MEADOWS ELEM. ST LOUIS | 321 | 67.0% | 7.9% |
| KOCH ELEM. ST LOUIS | 299 | 65.6% | 6.7% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In St. Louis County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 17.6% | #899 of 1,002 | #110 of 133 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 16.4% | #908 of 1,019 ▼ 8 | #110 of 138 ▼ 4 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 20.7% | #903 of 1,018 ▲ 10 | #109 of 138 ▲ 3 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -1.8pp | #312 of 943 | #27 of 130 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 394 | #412 of 1,294 | #68 of 165 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.2:1 | #947 of 950 | #147 of 149 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.7% | #672 of 953 | #125 of 151 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 57.4% | #497 of 1,165 | #59 of 154 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +15.9% | #63 of 251 | #8 of 38 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
394
+2 (+1%) vs 2020
+5% since 1990-91, when it was 377
Student : Teacher
23.2:1
was 15.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 394 | 17 | 23.2:1 | 57% (226) |
| 2023-24 | 389 | 23.1 | 16.8:1 | 99% (386) |
| 2022-23 | 346 | 26.8 | 12.9:1 | 99% (343) |
| 2020-21 | 392 | 26 | 15.1:1 | 99% (389) |
| 2017-18 | 340 | 20.1 | 16.9:1 | 100% (340) |
| 2015-16 | 344 | 19 | 18.1:1 | 100% (344) |
| 2010-11 | 367 | 23 | 16.0:1 | 53% (195) |
| 2000-01 | 439 | 29 | 15.1:1 | 46% (202) |
| 1990-91 | 377 | 23 | 16.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students up 16% (340 to 394); teachers down 15% (20.1 to 17).
About HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY
FLORISSANT, Missouri, is home to HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY, a medium-sized elementary school. The school's enrollment of 394 students covers grades 3 through 5. Enrollment is 25% higher than the average for elementary schools in Missouri, which is about 315.
FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II has 8,809 students spread across 23 schools.
Federal enrollment data show HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY is 89% Black. It is also 5% multiracial, 3% White, and 3% Hispanic. St. Louis County's residents are about 24% Black, 65 points below the school's share. Pick two students at random and there is a 21% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Staffing totals 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 23.2:1. That is higher than the 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 57%. Among public schools in St. Louis County, the average eligibility rate is 43%.
allk12 grades HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY a D. The grade compares the school only with Missouri public elementary schools, because each state gives its own test.
On allk12's BeatsExpectations measure, HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY is among the bottom 10% of schools in Missouri. Predicted: 38.4%. Actual: 17.6%.
Census Bureau estimates for St. Louis County show that the median household income is $82,936, 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY is one of 275 public schools in the county.
PARKER ROAD ELEMENTARY is located about 0.6 miles from HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. Of 6 schools in the immediate area with test results, HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY ranks 6th on average proficiency.
HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY has an NCES locale of Suburb: Large.
Enrollment in 2024-25 was 394, close to the 392 recorded in 2020-21. The number of students per teacher rose from 15.1 to 23.2 over 4 years.
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St. Louis County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
995,569
Census ACS
Median income
$82,936
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
47%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
275
134,601 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II
- MCCLUER HIGHHigh · 1,075 students
- MCCLUER NORTH HIGHHigh · 1,059 students
- CROSS KEYS MIDDLEMiddle · 608 students
- FERGUSON MIDDLEMiddle · 582 students
- STEAM ACADEMY AT MSB HIGH SCHOHigh · 434 students
- PARKER ROAD ELEMENTARYElementary · 401 students
Other schools in FLORISSANT
- HAZELWOOD CENTRAL HIGHHigh · 1,718 students
- MCCLUER HIGHHigh · 1,075 students
- MCCLUER NORTH HIGHHigh · 1,059 students
- NORTH TECHNICALHigh · 833 students
- NORTHWEST MIDDLEMiddle · 770 students
- NORTH MIDDLEMiddle · 702 students
Nearby schools
- PARKER ROAD ELEMENTARY0.6 mi · 401
- MCCLUER NORTH HIGH0.8 mi · 1,059
- COMMONS LANE ELEMENTARY0.8 mi · 351
- CROSS KEYS MIDDLE0.9 mi · 608
- WEDGWOOD 6TH GRADE CENTER0.9 mi · 268
- NORTHVIEW1.4 mi · 132
Frequently asked questions
About HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARYHow many students attend HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY?
HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 394 students in grades 03-05.
What grades does HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY serve?
HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY serves grades 03-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY is approximately 23.2:1 (17 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY?
At HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY, the student body is approximately 3% White, 3% Hispanic, 89% Black, 5% Two or more.
Is HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY public or private?
HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY is a public K-12 school, overseen by FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II.
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