Emge Elementary

Summary:

Emge Elementary is a public elementary school in O'Fallon, Missouri, serving 337 students in grades K-5. As part of the highly-ranked Fort Zumwalt R-II school district, Emge consistently stands out as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state.

Emge Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high rankings, with the school placing between 7th and 188th out of over 900 elementary schools in Missouri in recent years. Its students routinely outperform state and district averages on standardized tests, with 73.7% of 4th-graders achieving proficiency in Mathematics, compared to 59.5% for the district and 43.8% for the state. However, the school's student population is less racially diverse than some of the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of White (79.23%) and Asian (5.93%) students.

Another notable aspect of Emge Elementary is its relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 6.09% to 12.66% in recent years, significantly lower than nearby schools like Dardenne Elementary (42.48%) and Rock Creek Elementary (23.27%). This suggests the school may serve a more affluent student population, which could contribute to its strong academic performance and access to resources, as evidenced by its higher per-student spending compared to the state and district averages.

Detail:

Public K-5

250 Fallon Pkwy
O Fallon, MO 63368-7325

(636) 281-0261

District: Fort Zumwalt School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
78^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,320

Students who attend Emge Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 337

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.2%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Asian:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Emge Elementary ranks better than 91.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.42. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (79.2%), two or more races (6.5%), Asian (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emge Elementary is 11.2, which is the 7^th best among 14 elementary schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District. (See more...)

Compare Emge Elementary employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emge Elementary is $13,320, which is the 7^th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Emge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Emge Elementary 78^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Emge Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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 Emge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Emge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	61.98	352^nd	1074	67.2%
2007	71.10	224^th	1080	79.3%
2008	77.26	170^th	1084	84.3%
2009	76.11	181^st	1053	82.8%
2010	76.45	193^rd	1066	81.9%
2011	84.29	93^rd	1088	91.5%
2012	84.12	93^rd	1085	91.4%
2013	79.85	144^th	1108	87.0%
2014	74.86	213^th	1089	80.4%
2015	85.01	121^st	1058	88.6%
2016	91.05	44^th	865	94.9%
2017	90.15	49^th	1032	95.3%
2018	96.26	7^th	1045	99.3%
2019	88.67	71^st	1052	93.3%
2021	75.50	188^th	901	79.1%
2022	89.75	64^th	908	93.0%
2023	87.42	78^th	898	91.3%

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Rank History for White students at Emge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	93.20	27^th	898	97.0%
2019	81.29	115^th	917	87.5%
2021	73.34	160^th	691	76.8%
2022	86.84	67^th	675	90.1%
2023	76.75	131^st	673	80.5%

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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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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, August 17, 2010

What a great school. This school has such a small town feel to it. The principal Mr. "T" knows every child individually it seems. My son is moving to middle school this (2010) school year but we have a daughter starting next year. Children have an awesome place to learn a grow here. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Emge Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	199	16	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	223
2003	199	16	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	223
2004	268	17	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	293
2005	321	17	14	2	0	n/a	n/a	354
2006	399	15	21	4	0	n/a	n/a	439
2007	370	13	24	39	0	n/a	n/a	446
2008	406	17	27	7	0	n/a	n/a	457
2009	456	27	32	8	2	n/a	n/a	525
2010	487	24	39	8	2	n/a	n/a	560
2011	491	21	41	17	1	1	14	586
2012	498	19	43	15	1	1	11	588
2013	473	26	43	13	1	1	11	568
2014	449	17	40	15	1	1	7	530
2015	399	12	37	23	0	1	6	478
2016	369	12	33	23	0	1	8	446
2017	341	13	31	21	0	0	8	414
2018	308	12	25	20	0	1	6	372
2019	338	13	18	23	0	0	21	413
2020	321	20	19	25	0	0	22	407
2021	292	19	20	20	2	0	26	379
2022	275	20	24	16	3	0	23	361
2023	267	13	20	12	3	0	22	337

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 Emge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	223	15.0	14.9	4.5
2003	223	15.0	14.9	4.5
2004	293	17.8	16.5	4.8
2005	354	23.1	15.3	4
2006	439	24.3	18.1	4.3
2007	446	23.3	19.1	3.8
2008	457	28.0	16.3	4.4
2009	525	32.5	16.2	6.5
2010	560	35.9	15.6	7.1
2011	586	37.1	15.7	8.2
2012	588	38.0	15.4	7.3
2013	568	38.0	14.9	7.9
2014	530	33.1	16.0	10.2
2015	478	31.0	15.4	8.4
2016	446	31.0	14.3	7
2017	414	31.8	13.0	9.4
2018	372	27.7	13.4	7.8
2019	413	32.0	12.9	13.1
2020	407	30.2	13.4	11.8
2021	379	32.7	11.5	12.7
2022	361	30.0	12.0	6.1
2023	337	30.0	11.2	10.7

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 Emge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	223	15.0	14.9	4.5
2003	223	15.0	14.9	4.5
2004	293	17.8	16.5	4.8
2005	354	23.1	15.3	4
2006	439	24.3	18.1	4.3
2007	446	23.3	19.1	3.8
2008	457	28.0	16.3	4.4
2009	525	32.5	16.2	6.5
2010	560	35.9	15.6	7.1
2011	586	37.1	15.7	8.2
2012	588	38.0	15.4	7.3
2013	568	38.0	14.9	7.9
2014	530	33.1	16.0	10.2
2015	478	31.0	15.4	8.4
2016	446	31.0	14.3	7
2017	414	31.8	13.0	9.4
2018	372	27.7	13.4	7.8
2019	413	32.0	12.9	13.1
2020	407	30.2	13.4	11.8
2021	379	32.7	11.5	12.7
2022	361	30.0	12.0	6.1
2023	337	30.0	11.2	10.7

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 Emge Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$315 (2.6%)	$11,777 (97.4%)	$12,093
2020	$366 (3.1%)	$11,430 (96.9%)	$11,796
2021	$667 (4.9%)	$12,816 (95.1%)	$13,482
2022	$932 (7.0%)	$12,387 (93.0%)	$13,320

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Emge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 71^st of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 78^th of 898 Elementary schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Emge Elementary)	68.4	61.9	6.5%
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 (Emge Elementary)	67.1	64.3	2.8%
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 (Emge Elementary)	83	73.7	9.3%
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 (Emge Elementary)	80	77.2	2.8%
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 (Emge Elementary)	55.1	50	5.1%
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 (Emge Elementary)	62	51.6	10.4%
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 (Emge Elementary)	66.7	67.2	0.5%
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	413	337	18.4%
African American	13	13
American Indian	0	3
Asian	18	20	11.1%
Hispanic	23	12	47.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	338	267	21%
Two or More Races	21	22	4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.1%	10.7%	2.4%

Schools Near Emge 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
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
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
Pheasant Point Elementary	Public	K-5	3450 Pheasant Meadow Dr	O Fallon	63368	St. Charles County	Fort Zumwalt School District	No	No	No	No	(636) 379-0173	436	38	11.4	11.2%	291 (66.7%)	19 (4.4%)	8 (1.8%)	97 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.8%)	87.3	80^th of 898 public elementary schools	91.1%		80.6	144^th of 908 public elementary schools	84.1%	64	50.7	67.1	60.1	63.8	69.7			$14,021	$1,000	$13,021
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
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
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
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
Warren Elementary	Public	K-5	141 Weiss Rd	St Peters	63376	St. Charles County	Francis Howell R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 851-6100	762	57	13.3	9.2%	596 (78.2%)	35 (4.6%)	52 (6.8%)	32 (4.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.9%)	92.6	43^rd of 898 public elementary schools	95.2%		92	44^th of 908 public elementary schools	95.2%	1	66.9	72.1	65.9	62.9	65.2	79.1	64.2	$12,005	$861	$11,145
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
John Weldon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7370 Weldon Spring Rd	Dardenne Prairie	63368	St. Charles County	Francis Howell R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 851-5500	677	50	13.5	6.9%	501 (74.0%)	31 (4.6%)	27 (4.0%)	83 (12.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.7%)	91.8	50^th of 898 public elementary schools	94.4%		93.8	30^th of 908 public elementary schools	96.7%	20	67.0	75.0	69.0	54.7	63.8	73.4	71.2	$13,465	$685	$12,779

Frequently Asked Questions about Emge Elementary

Is Emge Elementary a good school?

Yes. Emge Elementary ranks in the top 8.7% of Missouri elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Emge Elementary?

Students at Emge Elementary are 79% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Emge Elementary attend?

Students who attend Emge Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

What district is Emge Elementary in?

Fort Zumwalt School District

How many students attend Emge Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Emge Elementary.

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