Progress South Elementary

Summary:

Progress South Elementary is a public elementary school located in St. Peters, Missouri, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 678 students. The school is part of the Fort Zumwalt School District, which is ranked 34th out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Progress South Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Missouri elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 193 out of 906 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. It consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas, including mathematics, science, and English language arts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 5th-grade students achieved 62.4% proficiency in mathematics, compared to the district's 49.6% and the state's 38.4%. The school's 4th-grade students achieved 67.2% proficiency in English language arts, significantly higher than the district's 60.2% and the state's 46.2%.

Progress South Elementary has a strong track record of supporting the academic success of various student subgroups, including African American students, White students, and students with special needs. The school's African American students have consistently ranked in the top 20% of Missouri elementary schools for the past several years, and the school's special education students have also performed exceptionally well, ranking 3rd out of 107 Missouri elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year. While the school serves a relatively affluent student population, it has demonstrated the ability to support the academic success of all students. Continued monitoring of chronic absenteeism rates and strategies to address any emerging challenges will be important for the school's continued success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 201 Knaust Rd
       St Peters, MO  63376-1717


(636) 272-2721

District: Fort Zumwalt School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
193rd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,884 Help


Students who attend Progress South Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ft. Zumwalt South Middle
High:    Ft. Zumwalt South High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  640

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.7%
African American:
9.8%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.3% Help


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Compare Details Progress South Elementary ranks better than 78.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 6th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.4. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Progress South Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fort Zumwalt School District. Racial makeup is: White (76.7%), African American (9.8%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Progress South Elementary is 11.9. 13 elementary schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Progress South Elementary is $12,884. 8 elementary schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Progress South Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Progress South Elementary 193rd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Progress South Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fort Zumwalt School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Zumwalt School District 34th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Progress South Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Progress South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.22 441st 1074 58.9%
2007 49.59 576th 1080 46.7%
2008 57.12 433rd 1084 60.1%
2009 64.08 328th 1053 68.9%
2010 59.82 406th 1066 61.9%
2011 70.10 268th 1088 75.4%
2012 74.75 212th 1085 80.5%
2013 66.35 334th 1108 69.9%
2014 66.83 314th 1089 71.2%
2015 72.75 255th 1058 75.9%
2016 75.33 200th 865 76.9%
2017 78.34 179th 1032 82.7%
2018 77.97 178th 1045 83.0%
2019 79.35 158th 1052 85.0%
2021 80.82 138th 901 84.7%
2022 82.88 129th 908 85.8%
2023 80.60 138th 898 84.6%
2024 75.40 193rd 906 78.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Progress South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.79 3rd 107 97.2%
2024 63.77 22nd 101 78.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Progress South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.52 79th 887 91.1%
2019 71.77 149th 907 83.6%
2022 74.30 72nd 532 86.5%
2023 43.24 331st 611 45.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Progress South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.87 34th 251 86.5%
2019 70.98 71st 302 76.5%
2021 42.71 48th 81 40.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Progress South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.44 68th 243 72.0%
2019 72.58 42nd 250 83.2%
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Rank History for White students at Progress South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.95 212th 898 76.4%
2019 70.38 223rd 917 75.7%
2021 71.83 169th 691 75.5%
2022 75.69 148th 675 78.1%
2023 71.85 166th 673 75.3%
2024 66.87 202nd 668 69.8%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Progress South Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 773 773
1992 758 14 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 785
1993 795 13 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 817
1994 829 15 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 857
1995 840 17 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 876
1996 840 17 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 876
1997 839 11 10 8 1 n/a n/a 0 869
1998 747 7 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 767
1999 855 18 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 885
2000 903 25 5 7 3 n/a n/a 0 943
2001 885 29 6 8 4 n/a n/a 0 932
2002 939 44 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1002
2003 939 44 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1002
2004 900 46 9 12 2 n/a n/a 0 969
2005 883 47 10 16 4 n/a n/a 0 960
2006 860 45 11 16 4 n/a n/a 0 936
2007 879 51 18 20 2 n/a n/a 0 970
2008 836 46 20 22 2 n/a n/a 0 926
2009 797 39 19 22 3 n/a n/a 0 880
2010 830 44 21 22 2 n/a n/a 0 919
2011 776 42 31 34 2 0 29 0 914
2012 795 36 29 26 2 0 23 0 911
2013 759 39 28 26 2 2 20 0 876
2014 711 55 34 30 2 1 18 0 851
2015 695 67 26 32 0 0 18 0 838
2016 655 70 25 33 1 0 16 0 800
2017 639 91 26 34 2 0 17 0 809
2018 607 67 32 38 3 0 22 0 769
2019 630 63 30 32 2 0 41 0 798
2020 580 59 23 30 1 1 36 0 730
2021 556 61 22 29 1 0 33 0 702
2022 537 65 26 22 1 1 28 0 680
2023 532 50 34 28 2 1 31 0 678
2024 491 63 25 27 1 2 31 0 640

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Progress South Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 773 40.4 19.1 n/a
1992 785 37.6 20.8 n/a
1993 817 41.0 19.9 12.2
1994 857 41.5 20.7 12.6
1995 876 44.0 19.9 13.2
1996 876 44.0 19.9 13.2
1997 869 42.5 20.4 2.6
1998 767 41.5 18.5 5.9
1999 885 45.2 19.6 7.7
2000 943 50.6 18.6 7.5
2001 932 55.6 16.8 7.3
2002 1002 57.1 17.5 8.3
2003 1002 57.1 17.5 8.3
2004 969 54.2 17.9 7.1
2005 960 54.6 17.6 11.8
2006 936 54.7 17.1 11.8
2007 970 53.6 18.1 10.7
2008 926 53.5 17.3 10.3
2009 880 52.0 16.9 12
2010 919 52.8 17.3 14.6
2011 914 55.8 16.3 15.4
2012 911 56.0 16.2 19.2
2013 876 53.5 16.3 20.8
2014 851 44.8 18.9 21.4
2015 838 44.0 19.0 22.3
2016 800 45.0 17.7 18.3
2017 809 55.3 14.6 19.9
2018 769 55.4 13.8 17.7
2019 798 54.5 14.6 19.8
2020 730 61.9 11.7 17.7
2021 702 60.6 11.5 18.8
2022 680 56.6 12.0 13.5
2023 678 54.5 12.4 19.3
2024 640 53.4 11.9 21.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Progress South Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 773 40.4 19.1 n/a
1992 785 37.6 20.8 n/a
1993 817 41.0 19.9 12.2
1994 857 41.5 20.7 12.6
1995 876 44.0 19.9 13.2
1996 876 44.0 19.9 13.2
1997 869 42.5 20.4 2.6
1998 767 41.5 18.5 5.9
1999 885 45.2 19.6 7.7
2000 943 50.6 18.6 7.5
2001 932 55.6 16.8 7.3
2002 1002 57.1 17.5 8.3
2003 1002 57.1 17.5 8.3
2004 969 54.2 17.9 7.1
2005 960 54.6 17.6 11.8
2006 936 54.7 17.1 11.8
2007 970 53.6 18.1 10.7
2008 926 53.5 17.3 10.3
2009 880 52.0 16.9 12
2010 919 52.8 17.3 14.6
2011 914 55.8 16.3 15.4
2012 911 56.0 16.2 19.2
2013 876 53.5 16.3 20.8
2014 851 44.8 18.9 21.4
2015 838 44.0 19.0 22.3
2016 800 45.0 17.7 18.3
2017 809 55.3 14.6 19.9
2018 769 55.4 13.8 17.7
2019 798 54.5 14.6 19.8
2020 730 61.9 11.7 17.7
2021 702 60.6 11.5 18.8
2022 680 56.6 12.0 13.5
2023 678 54.5 12.4 19.3
2024 640 53.4 11.9 21.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Progress South Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $298 (2.8%) $10,326 (97.2%) $10,624
2020 $381 (3.2%) $11,356 (96.8%) $11,737
2021 $647 (5.2%) $11,704 (94.8%) $12,352
2022 $860 (6.7%) $12,024 (93.3%) $12,884

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Progress South Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 158th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 138th of 898 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Progress South Elementary)4843.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Zumwalt School District)54.143.1
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Progress South Elementary)55.652.5
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fort Zumwalt School District)60.950.5
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Progress South Elementary)7063.9
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Zumwalt School District)64.859.5
 5.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Progress South Elementary)69.372.2
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Zumwalt School District)67.264.5
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Progress South Elementary)6060
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Zumwalt School District)56.752.8
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Progress South Elementary)6057.9
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Zumwalt School District)5551.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Progress South Elementary)66.452.4
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Zumwalt School District)62.657
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students798678
 15%
African American6350
 20.6%
American Indian22
Asian3034
 13.3%
Hispanic3228
 12.5%
Pacific Islander01
White630532
 15.6%
Two or More Races4131
 24.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.8%19.3%
 0.5%


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Progress South Elementary ranks 193rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Progress South Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ft. Zumwalt South Middle
High : Ft. Zumwalt South High

In the 2023-24 school year, 640 students attended Progress South Elementary.

Students at Progress South Elementary are 77% White, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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