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Meramec Heights Elementary

Summary:

Meramec Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Arnold, Missouri, serving 425 students in grades K-5 and part of the Fox C-6 School District, which is ranked 52 out of 376 districts in the state.

Meramec Heights Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency across grades 3-5. In 2022-2023, the school ranked 168 out of 898 Missouri elementary schools, placing it in the top 19%. However, the school's student population is predominantly white (88.71%), which is higher than the racial diversity found in some nearby schools like Murphy Elementary and George Guffey Elementary. Despite having a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to some neighboring schools, Meramec Heights Elementary is able to achieve these impressive academic results, suggesting effective strategies for supporting these students.

Meramec Heights Elementary also has a higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to some nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success. The school's ranking among Missouri elementary schools has fluctuated over the years, with a high of 106 in 2013-2014 and a low of 550 in 2018-2019, indicating the need to understand the factors behind these changes to maintain its strong performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1340 W Outer 21 Rd
       Arnold, MO  63010-3247

(636) 296-4385

District: Fox C-6

SchoolDigger Rank:
168th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,658 Help


Students who attend Meramec Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ridgewood Middle
High:    Fox Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  425

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.7%
Two or more races:
4.0%
Hispanic:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meramec Heights Elementary ranks better than 81.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Fox C-6 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.78. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.7%), two or more races (4%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Fox C-6 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meramec Heights Elementary is 11.2, which is the 5th best among 11 elementary schools in the Fox C-6 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meramec Heights Elementary is $11,658. 6 elementary schools in the Fox C-6 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Meramec Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Meramec Heights Elementary 168th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Meramec Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fox C-6:

SchoolDigger ranks Fox C-6 52nd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meramec Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Meramec Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.79 432nd 1074 59.8%
2007 48.55 599th 1080 44.5%
2008 75.24 189th 1084 82.6%
2009 76.91 170th 1053 83.9%
2010 77.06 188th 1066 82.4%
2011 75.51 202nd 1088 81.4%
2012 82.44 111th 1085 89.8%
2013 79.53 147th 1108 86.7%
2014 85.03 106th 1089 90.3%
2015 80.28 171st 1058 83.8%
2016 80.21 151st 865 82.5%
2017 74.68 233rd 1032 77.4%
2018 57.46 430th 1045 58.9%
2019 48.45 550th 1052 47.7%
2021 51.25 447th 901 50.4%
2022 62.83 334th 908 63.2%
2023 76.78 168th 898 81.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meramec Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.92 368th 887 58.5%
2019 43.28 547th 907 39.7%
2021 58.08 179th 574 68.8%
2022 58.10 171st 532 67.9%
2023 92.44 20th 611 96.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Meramec Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.10 118th 251 53.0%
2019 47.04 168th 302 44.4%
2021 54.60 32nd 81 60.5%
2022 50.44 52nd 103 49.5%
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Rank History for White students at Meramec Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.13 472nd 898 47.4%
2019 37.87 589th 917 35.8%
2021 35.87 452nd 691 34.6%
2022 53.95 299th 675 55.7%
2023 65.29 213th 673 68.4%
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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 Meramec Heights 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 930 930
1992 793 9 3 2 16 n/a n/a 0 823
1993 815 6 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 830
1994 864 8 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 880
1995 736 4 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 746
1996 736 4 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 746
1997 718 10 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 739
1998 764 10 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 785
1999 615 3 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2000 632 4 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2001 627 6 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2002 574 5 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 596
2003 574 5 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 596
2004 594 11 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 617
2005 587 11 13 8 1 n/a n/a 0 620
2006 570 15 9 10 1 n/a n/a 0 605
2007 524 10 10 14 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2008 537 15 9 13 4 n/a n/a 0 578
2009 539 11 10 17 3 n/a n/a 0 580
2010 563 12 13 17 2 n/a n/a 0 607
2011 553 12 14 18 1 0 0 0 598
2012 577 17 13 19 1 0 4 0 631
2013 577 14 14 15 0 0 9 0 629
2014 570 11 13 18 0 1 16 0 629
2015 592 9 9 22 0 1 10 0 643
2016 583 14 4 22 0 1 16 0 640
2017 563 16 1 16 0 0 15 0 611
2018 488 9 3 23 1 0 11 0 535
2019 503 9 2 17 1 0 14 0 546
2020 511 13 2 12 2 1 13 0 554
2021 427 7 5 18 1 10 29 0 497
2022 399 3 6 20 1 11 20 0 460
2023 377 3 5 13 1 9 17 0 425

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 Meramec Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 930 35.5 26.1 n/a
1992 823 38.2 21.5 n/a
1993 830 40.1 20.7 24.3
1994 880 42.7 20.6 22.4
1995 746 43.4 17.2 42.4
1996 746 43.4 17.2 42.4
1997 739 41.3 17.9 31.7
1998 785 46.1 17.0 30.2
1999 626 39.6 15.8 33.9
2000 646 43.4 14.9 48.6
2001 644 44.1 14.6 35.9
2002 596 45.4 13.1 39.8
2003 596 45.4 13.1 39.8
2004 617 40.7 15.2 40.5
2005 620 41.1 15.1 43.4
2006 605 39.5 15.3 46.6
2007 559 38.4 14.6 45.4
2008 578 41.9 13.8 45.2
2009 580 43.7 13.3 43.6
2010 607 43.0 14.1 47.4
2011 598 41.6 14.3 49
2012 631 45.2 13.9 48.3
2013 629 43.7 14.3 46.4
2014 629 42.7 14.7 44.7
2015 643 41.0 15.6 48.2
2016 640 45.0 14.2 48.3
2017 611 43.7 13.9 45.2
2018 535 39.7 13.4 49.5
2019 546 40.4 13.5 49.5
2020 554 41.3 13.3 52.2
2021 497 39.3 12.6 49.9
2022 460 40.2 11.4 43.9
2023 425 37.9 11.2 52

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 Meramec Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 930 35.5 26.1 n/a
1992 823 38.2 21.5 n/a
1993 830 40.1 20.7 24.3
1994 880 42.7 20.6 22.4
1995 746 43.4 17.2 42.4
1996 746 43.4 17.2 42.4
1997 739 41.3 17.9 31.7
1998 785 46.1 17.0 30.2
1999 626 39.6 15.8 33.9
2000 646 43.4 14.9 48.6
2001 644 44.1 14.6 35.9
2002 596 45.4 13.1 39.8
2003 596 45.4 13.1 39.8
2004 617 40.7 15.2 40.5
2005 620 41.1 15.1 43.4
2006 605 39.5 15.3 46.6
2007 559 38.4 14.6 45.4
2008 578 41.9 13.8 45.2
2009 580 43.7 13.3 43.6
2010 607 43.0 14.1 47.4
2011 598 41.6 14.3 49
2012 631 45.2 13.9 48.3
2013 629 43.7 14.3 46.4
2014 629 42.7 14.7 44.7
2015 643 41.0 15.6 48.2
2016 640 45.0 14.2 48.3
2017 611 43.7 13.9 45.2
2018 535 39.7 13.4 49.5
2019 546 40.4 13.5 49.5
2020 554 41.3 13.3 52.2
2021 497 39.3 12.6 49.9
2022 460 40.2 11.4 43.9
2023 425 37.9 11.2 52

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 Meramec Heights Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $336 (3.5%) $9,373 (96.5%) $9,709
2020 $652 (6.4%) $9,473 (93.6%) $10,125
2021 $844 (7.5%) $10,462 (92.5%) $11,306
2022 $909 (7.8%) $10,749 (92.2%) $11,658

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meramec Heights 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 550th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 168th of 898 Elementary schools
 33.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meramec Heights Elementary)37.447.2
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fox C-6)53.948
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meramec Heights Elementary)42.941.5
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fox C-6)5648.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meramec Heights Elementary)46.465
 18.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fox C-6)56.859.4
 2.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meramec Heights Elementary)51.552
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fox C-6)54.356.1
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meramec Heights Elementary)4064.8
 24.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fox C-6)45.951.3
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Meramec Heights Elementary)42.750
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Fox C-6)4948.3
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meramec Heights Elementary)5259.1
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fox C-6)55.350.8
 4.5%
   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 Students546425
 22.2%
African American93
 66.7%
American Indian11
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic1713
 23.5%
Pacific Islander09
White503377
 25%
Two or More Races1417
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.5%52%
 2.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meramec Heights Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 425 students attended Meramec Heights Elementary.

Students at Meramec Heights Elementary are 89% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

Meramec Heights Elementary ranks 168th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Meramec Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ridgewood Middle
High : Fox Senior High


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