Ostmann Elementary

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Ostmann Elementary ranks 109 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ostmann Elementary is a public elementary school located in O'Fallon, Missouri, serving 349 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Fort Zumwalt R-II School District, which is ranked 30th out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ostmann Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the state and district averages on standardized tests. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 80.6% of 4th-grade students at Ostmann Elementary were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 59.5% in the Fort Zumwalt R-II district and 43.8% statewide. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (7.74%) and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.9, both of which are significantly better than nearby schools like Dardenne Elementary and Rock Creek Elementary.

However, Ostmann Elementary's student population is notably less diverse than the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of white students (81.38%) and lower percentages of African American (3.44%), Hispanic (4.58%), and two or more races (4.87%) students. This demographic difference may contribute to the school's academic success, but it also raises questions about equity and access to high-quality education for all students in the area. The school district should ensure that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic or racial background, have the resources and support they need to succeed academically.

Detail:

Public K-5

200 Meriwether Lewis Dr
O Fallon, MO 63368-8385

(636) 281-3382

District: Fort Zumwalt School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
109^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,780

Students who attend Ostmann Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 349

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.4%

Asian:

5.2%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ostmann Elementary ranks better than 87.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 4^th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.37. (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 (81.4%), Asian (5.2%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ostmann Elementary is 10.9, which is the 5^th best among 14 elementary schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District. (See more...)

Compare Ostmann Elementary employs 31.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ostmann Elementary is $14,780, which is the highest among 16 elementary schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ostmann Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ostmann Elementary 109^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Ostmann 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 Ostmann Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ostmann Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	65.44	302^nd	1074	71.9%
2007	54.05	495^th	1080	54.2%
2008	62.29	348^th	1084	67.9%
2009	55.53	469^th	1053	55.5%
2010	57.96	437^th	1066	59.0%
2011	63.63	388^th	1088	64.3%
2012	70.02	286^th	1085	73.6%
2013	80.30	137^th	1108	87.6%
2014	82.60	131^st	1089	88.0%
2015	85.02	120^th	1058	88.7%
2016	83.00	123^rd	865	85.8%
2017	88.45	67^th	1032	93.5%
2018	83.10	130^th	1045	87.6%
2019	88.71	69^th	1052	93.4%
2021	90.91	52^nd	901	94.2%
2022	90.24	58^th	908	93.6%
2023	84.37	109^th	898	87.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Ostmann Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	76.44	53^rd	302	82.5%

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Rank History for White students at Ostmann Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	80.30	128^th	898	85.7%
2019	85.00	86^th	917	90.6%
2021	87.38	66^th	691	90.4%
2022	81.09	107^th	675	84.1%
2023	86.94	65^th	673	90.3%

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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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by a parent
Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Ostmann Elementary is exactly what you want in an elementary school for your kids! Small class sizes and outstanding teachers! It has a "fun" feeling as soon as you walk through the door. My kids love to go to school! I couldn't ask for anything more as a parent. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, August 1, 2009

The teachers are excellent! The school is great. They welcome parent interaction and the teachers always keep the childrens needs first! This school is the best! I would recommend this school to anyone. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ostmann Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	370	7	8	3	1	n/a	n/a	389
2003	370	7	8	3	1	n/a	n/a	389
2004	458	12	7	9	0	n/a	n/a	486
2005	520	20	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	552
2006	560	23	16	5	2	n/a	n/a	606
2007	630	27	15	7	2	n/a	n/a	681
2008	638	30	11	7	1	n/a	n/a	687
2009	614	27	13	6	2	n/a	n/a	662
2010	625	22	17	4	1	n/a	n/a	669
2011	784	28	27	21	0	0	13	873
2012	764	31	28	25	0	0	12	860
2013	729	21	31	20	0	0	15	816
2014	704	25	33	21	1	1	17	802
2015	622	21	36	23	2	0	17	721
2016	619	26	35	27	0	0	13	720
2017	598	26	36	30	0	0	22	712
2018	305	10	20	15	0	0	9	359
2019	305	11	18	14	0	1	16	365
2020	306	15	12	20	0	1	12	366
2021	304	14	15	16	0	1	12	362
2022	302	13	19	13	0	1	15	363
2023	284	12	18	16	2	0	17	349

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ostmann Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	389	21.9	17.8	2.6
2003	389	21.9	17.8	2.6
2004	486	24.4	19.9	2.5
2005	552	29.2	18.9	2.4
2006	606	33.9	17.9	3.8
2007	681	32.8	20.8	4.6
2008	687	41.3	16.6	2.9
2009	662	41.4	16.0	5.3
2010	669	40.2	16.6	6.7
2011	873	42.6	20.4	5.3
2012	860	41.0	20.9	5.2
2013	816	38.2	21.3	7.4
2014	802	32.5	24.6	14.8
2015	721	34.0	21.2	12.8
2016	720	39.0	18.4	13.6
2017	712	36.4	19.5	9.8
2018	359	31.1	11.5	6.1
2019	365	33.1	11.0	6.8
2020	366	33.5	10.9	7.7
2021	362	36.1	10.0	7.5
2022	363	35.8	10.1	4.1
2023	349	31.8	10.9	7.7

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 Ostmann Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	389	21.9	17.8	2.6
2003	389	21.9	17.8	2.6
2004	486	24.4	19.9	2.5
2005	552	29.2	18.9	2.4
2006	606	33.9	17.9	3.8
2007	681	32.8	20.8	4.6
2008	687	41.3	16.6	2.9
2009	662	41.4	16.0	5.3
2010	669	40.2	16.6	6.7
2011	873	42.6	20.4	5.3
2012	860	41.0	20.9	5.2
2013	816	38.2	21.3	7.4
2014	802	32.5	24.6	14.8
2015	721	34.0	21.2	12.8
2016	720	39.0	18.4	13.6
2017	712	36.4	19.5	9.8
2018	359	31.1	11.5	6.1
2019	365	33.1	11.0	6.8
2020	366	33.5	10.9	7.7
2021	362	36.1	10.0	7.5
2022	363	35.8	10.1	4.1
2023	349	31.8	10.9	7.7

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 Ostmann Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$320 (2.4%)	$13,247 (97.6%)	$13,567
2020	$647 (4.7%)	$13,012 (95.3%)	$13,659
2021	$834 (5.5%)	$14,236 (94.5%)	$15,070
2022	$1,210 (8.2%)	$13,570 (91.8%)	$14,780

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ostmann Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 69^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 109^th of 898 Elementary schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ostmann Elementary)	70.5	36.7	33.8%
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 (Ostmann Elementary)	74.7	56.7	18%
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 (Ostmann Elementary)	77.3	80.6	3.3%
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 (Ostmann Elementary)	75.8	77.7	1.9%
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 (Ostmann Elementary)	51.5	65.4	13.9%
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 (Ostmann Elementary)	61.8	55.8	6%
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 (Ostmann Elementary)	64.7	69.3	4.6%
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	365	349	4.4%
African American	11	12	9.1%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	18	18
Hispanic	14	16	14.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	305	284	6.9%
Two or More Races	16	17	6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.8%	7.7%	0.9%

Schools Near Ostmann 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ostmann Elementary

What district is Ostmann Elementary in?

Fort Zumwalt School District

How many students attend Ostmann Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 349 students attended Ostmann Elementary.

Is Ostmann Elementary a good school?

Ostmann Elementary ranks 109^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Ostmann Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ostmann Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

What is the racial makeup of Ostmann Elementary?

Students at Ostmann Elementary are 81% White, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American.

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