Rock Creek Elementary

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Rock Creek Elementary ranks 219 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rock Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in O'Fallon, Missouri, serving 404 students in grades K-5. It is part of the highly-ranked Fort Zumwalt R-II school district, which is rated 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Rock Creek Elementary stands out among nearby schools in several key areas. It has a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students compared to surrounding schools like Prairie View Elementary and Dardenne Elementary. Academically, Rock Creek consistently ranks in the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools and outperforms district and state averages on state assessments, particularly in English Language Arts. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.7, compared to nearby schools ranging from 10.1 to 13.5 students per teacher.

Additionally, Rock Creek Elementary serves a more affluent community, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (23.27%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 6.52% to 42.48%. This socioeconomic difference may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can be a significant factor in student achievement. Overall, Rock Creek Elementary provides a high-quality education and a diverse learning environment for its students, making it a standout option for families in the O'Fallon area.

Detail:

Public K-5

8970 Mexico Rd
O Fallon, MO 63366-7505

(636) 978-1611

District: Fort Zumwalt School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
219^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,391

Students who attend Rock Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle
High:	Ft. Zumwalt West High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 404

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.1%

African American:

9.4%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rock Creek Elementary ranks better than 75.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 10^th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.03. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.1%), African American (9.4%), Hispanic (8.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rock Creek Elementary is 11.7. 9 elementary schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Rock Creek Elementary employs 34.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rock Creek Elementary is $14,391, which is the 3^rd highest among 14 elementary schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Rock Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Creek Elementary 219^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Rock Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Fort Zumwalt School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Zumwalt School District 30^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rock Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	76.07	170^th	1074	84.2%
2007	74.57	184^th	1080	83.0%
2008	75.56	184^th	1084	83.0%
2009	74.64	196^th	1053	81.4%
2010	67.00	312^th	1066	70.7%
2011	69.25	283^rd	1088	74.0%
2012	65.64	362^nd	1085	66.6%
2013	71.62	256^th	1108	76.9%
2014	68.66	294^th	1089	73.0%
2015	82.73	143^rd	1058	86.5%
2016	74.66	204^th	865	76.4%
2017	72.01	267^th	1032	74.1%
2018	84.94	110^th	1045	89.5%
2019	88.82	65^th	1052	93.8%
2021	77.15	171^st	901	81.0%
2022	80.30	150^th	908	83.5%
2023	72.03	219^th	898	75.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	72.43	151^st	887	83.0%
2019	82.79	70^th	907	92.3%
2021	36.21	365^th	574	36.4%
2023	46.45	305^th	611	50.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	69.95	66^th	251	73.7%
2019	79.40	36^th	302	88.1%

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Rank History for White students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	78.82	137^th	898	84.7%
2019	86.87	69^th	917	92.5%
2021	75.00	144^th	691	79.2%
2022	80.91	110^th	675	83.7%
2023	64.30	223^rd	673	66.9%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Rock Creek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	325	4	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	333
1998	383	7	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	392
1999	451	6	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	464
2000	540	8	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	560
2001	614	12	8	14	0	n/a	n/a	648
2002	670	29	8	14	0	n/a	n/a	721
2003	670	29	8	14	0	n/a	n/a	721
2004	666	40	8	13	3	n/a	n/a	730
2005	635	39	6	12	4	n/a	n/a	696
2006	636	28	11	10	1	n/a	n/a	686
2007	597	30	12	15	1	n/a	n/a	655
2008	570	36	18	11	1	n/a	n/a	636
2009	582	41	31	11	1	n/a	n/a	666
2010	575	38	24	13	1	n/a	n/a	651
2011	524	29	22	16	1	0	29	621
2012	512	26	24	22	1	0	22	607
2013	488	21	22	27	3	0	27	588
2014	473	19	20	25	2	0	20	559
2015	432	23	23	36	2	0	17	533
2016	434	23	20	38	1	0	24	540
2017	429	26	22	40	2	0	33	552
2018	399	38	18	36	1	0	41	533
2019	336	30	20	35	0	0	28	449
2020	300	28	19	35	0	0	28	410
2021	285	24	17	35	0	0	30	391
2022	274	29	24	31	0	0	30	388
2023	275	38	25	35	0	1	30	404

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 Rock Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	333	18.3	18.2	9.6
1998	392	24.5	16.0	5.6
1999	464	26.4	17.6	10.6
2000	560	32.9	17.0	12
2001	648	36.5	17.8	9.6
2002	721	37.9	19.0	12.3
2003	721	37.9	19.0	12.3
2004	730	38.8	18.8	13.2
2005	696	40.1	17.4	12.1
2006	686	40.6	16.9	13.4
2007	655	39.6	16.5	14.2
2008	636	40.2	15.8	16
2009	666	38.9	17.1	15.6
2010	651	40.6	16.0	20.7
2011	621	42.5	14.5	20
2012	607	39.1	15.4	24.5
2013	588	37.8	15.5	23.1
2014	559	34.3	16.2	26.8
2015	533	32.0	16.6	28.7
2016	540	34.0	15.8	25.6
2017	552	37.8	14.6	27.9
2018	533	42.5	12.5	26.3
2019	449	40.2	11.1	27.2
2020	410	36.0	11.3	26.6
2021	391	36.5	10.7	28.1
2022	388	34.9	11.0	20.9
2023	404	34.5	11.7	23.3

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 Rock Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	333	18.3	18.2	9.6
1998	392	24.5	16.0	5.6
1999	464	26.4	17.6	10.6
2000	560	32.9	17.0	12
2001	648	36.5	17.8	9.6
2002	721	37.9	19.0	12.3
2003	721	37.9	19.0	12.3
2004	730	38.8	18.8	13.2
2005	696	40.1	17.4	12.1
2006	686	40.6	16.9	13.4
2007	655	39.6	16.5	14.2
2008	636	40.2	15.8	16
2009	666	38.9	17.1	15.6
2010	651	40.6	16.0	20.7
2011	621	42.5	14.5	20
2012	607	39.1	15.4	24.5
2013	588	37.8	15.5	23.1
2014	559	34.3	16.2	26.8
2015	533	32.0	16.6	28.7
2016	540	34.0	15.8	25.6
2017	552	37.8	14.6	27.9
2018	533	42.5	12.5	26.3
2019	449	40.2	11.1	27.2
2020	410	36.0	11.3	26.6
2021	391	36.5	10.7	28.1
2022	388	34.9	11.0	20.9
2023	404	34.5	11.7	23.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rock Creek Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$464 (3.5%)	$12,651 (96.5%)	$13,115
2020	$490 (3.6%)	$12,990 (96.4%)	$13,480
2021	$706 (5.1%)	$13,094 (94.9%)	$13,800
2022	$911 (6.3%)	$13,480 (93.7%)	$14,391

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 65^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 219^th of 898 Elementary schools	18.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rock Creek Elementary)	68.4	50	18.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Zumwalt School District)	54.1	43.1	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Elementary)	63.3	46.7	16.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fort Zumwalt School District)	60.9	50.5	10.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rock Creek Elementary)	73	41.9	31.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Zumwalt School District)	64.8	59.5	5.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Elementary)	77.6	64.5	13.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Zumwalt School District)	67.2	64.5	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rock Creek Elementary)	63.1	53.3	9.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Zumwalt School District)	56.7	52.8	3.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Rock Creek Elementary)	59.5	45.5	14%
5th Grade Science (Fort Zumwalt School District)	55	51.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Elementary)	67.9	60.2	7.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Zumwalt School District)	62.6	57	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	449	404	10%
African American	30	38	26.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	20	25	25%
Hispanic	35	35
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	336	275	18.2%
Two or More Races	28	30	7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.2%	23.3%	3.9%

Schools Near Rock Creek Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rock Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	8970 Mexico Rd	O Fallon	63366	St. Charles County	Fort Zumwalt School District	No	No	No	No	(636) 978-1611	404	35	11.7	23.3%	275 (68.1%)	38 (9.4%)	35 (8.7%)	25 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (7.4%)	72	219^th of 898 public elementary schools	75.6%		80.3	150^th of 908 public elementary schools	83.5%	69	50.0	41.9	53.3	45.5	46.7	64.5	60.2	$14,391	$911	$13,480
Dardenne Elementary	Public	K-5	2621 Hwy K	O Fallon	63368	St. Charles County	Fort Zumwalt School District	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 978-4001	412	40	10.1	42.5%	271 (65.8%)	16 (3.9%)	68 (16.5%)	13 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	40 (9.7%)	59.1	363^rd of 898 public elementary schools	59.6%		55.1	411^th of 908 public elementary schools	54.7%	48	28.3	45.5	50.8	52.4	30.3	55.6	65.6	$12,909	$985	$11,924
Ostmann Elementary	Public	K-5	200 Meriwether Lewis Dr	O Fallon	63368	St. Charles County	Fort Zumwalt School District	No	No	No	No	(636) 281-3382	349	32	10.9	7.7%	284 (81.4%)	12 (3.4%)	16 (4.6%)	18 (5.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.9%)	84.4	109^th of 898 public elementary schools	87.9%		90.2	58^th of 908 public elementary schools	93.6%	51	36.7	80.6	65.4	55.8	56.7	77.7	69.3	$14,780	$1,210	$13,570
Twin Chimneys Elementary	Public	K-5	7396 Twin Chimneys Blvd	O Fallon	63368	St. Charles County	Fort Zumwalt School District	No	No	No	No	(636) 240-0093	537	42	12.7	6.5%	368 (68.5%)	26 (4.8%)	15 (2.8%)	82 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.6%)	85.4	100^th of 898 public elementary schools	88.9%		90.6	54^th of 908 public elementary schools	94.1%	46	61.4	59.4	57.6	50.5	70.1	68.8	60.7	$12,332	$756	$11,576
Emge Elementary	Public	K-5	250 Fallon Pkwy	O Fallon	63368	St. Charles County	Fort Zumwalt School District	No	No	No	No	(636) 281-0261	337	30	11.2	10.7%	267 (79.2%)	13 (3.9%)	12 (3.6%)	20 (5.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.5%)	87.4	78^th of 898 public elementary schools	91.3%		89.8	64^th of 908 public elementary schools	93.0%	14	61.9	73.7	50.0	51.6	64.3	77.2	67.2	$13,320	$933	$12,387
Joseph L. Mudd Elementary	Public	K-2	610 Prince Ruppert	O Fallon	63366	St. Charles County	Fort Zumwalt School District	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 272-2709	398	33	12.2	30.4%	286 (71.9%)	36 (9.0%)	39 (9.8%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	23 (5.8%)								(n/a)								$11,132	$533	$10,599
Progress South Elementary	Public	K-5	201 Knaust Rd	St Peters	63376	St. Charles County	Fort Zumwalt School District	No	No	No	No	(636) 272-2721	678	55	12.4	19.3%	532 (78.5%)	50 (7.4%)	28 (4.1%)	34 (5.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.6%)	80.6	138^th of 898 public elementary schools	84.6%		82.9	129^th of 908 public elementary schools	85.8%	9	43.7	63.9	60.0	57.9	52.5	72.2	52.4	$12,884	$860	$12,024
Forest Park Elementary	Public	3-5	501 Sunflower	O Fallon	63366	St. Charles County	Fort Zumwalt School District	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 272-2704	394	37	10.7	38.6%	273 (69.3%)	30 (7.6%)	51 (12.9%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	31 (7.9%)	67.4	280^th of 898 public elementary schools	68.8%		66.7	280^th of 908 public elementary schools	69.2%		31.3	63.7	51.5	46.8	38.8	76.2	52.8	$12,061	$741	$11,320
Crossroads Elementary	Public	K-5	7500 Town Square	Dardenne Prairie	63368	St. Charles County	Wentzville R-IV	No	No	No	No	(636) 625-4537	616	47	13.1	15.7%	454 (73.7%)	61 (9.9%)	28 (4.5%)	35 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.7%)	85	105^th of 898 public elementary schools	88.3%		78.9	166^th of 908 public elementary schools	81.7%	61	64.5	57.9	57.3	53.1	55.2	76.5	61.5	$12,848	$670	$12,178
Prairie View Elementary	Public	K-5	1550 Feise Rd	O Fallon	63368	St. Charles County	Wentzville R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 625-2494	708	52	13.5	19.2%	519 (73.3%)	45 (6.4%)	54 (7.6%)	34 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (7.6%)	69.5	248^th of 898 public elementary schools	72.4%		53.8	421^st of 908 public elementary schools	53.6%	173	50.4	42.8	44.4	51.3	52.2	50.0	57.9	$11,494	$455	$11,039

Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Creek Elementary

How many students attend Rock Creek Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended Rock Creek Elementary.

What district is Rock Creek Elementary in?

Fort Zumwalt School District

What schools do graduates of Rock Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rock Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle
High : Ft. Zumwalt West High

What is the racial makeup of Rock Creek Elementary?

Students at Rock Creek Elementary are 68% White, 9% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Is Rock Creek Elementary a good school?

Rock Creek Elementary ranks 219^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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