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Armstrong Elementary

Summary:

Armstrong Elementary is a public elementary school located in Hazelwood, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 348. The school has a predominantly African American student body, with 75.29% of students identifying as African American in the 2022-2023 school year. Armstrong Elementary is part of the Hazelwood School District, which is ranked 329 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's challenges, it performs better in certain subgroups. In the 2021-2022 school year, Armstrong Elementary ranked 15th out of 184 Missouri elementary schools for its African American student population, earning a 5-star rating. However, the school consistently underperforms compared to the Hazelwood district and the state of Missouri in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 21% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 20.7% in the Hazelwood district and 41.1% statewide.

The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Armstrong Elementary, with 83.05% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. Despite the higher per-student spending at Armstrong Elementary compared to the Hazelwood district average, the school's continued low performance suggests that the allocation of these resources may not be effectively addressing the school's needs.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6255 Howdershell Rd
       Hazelwood, MO  63042-1119

(314) 953-4000

District: Hazelwood

SchoolDigger Rank:
756th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,187 Help


Students who attend Armstrong Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    West Middle
High:    Hazelwood West High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  348

Racial breakdown:

African American:
75.3%
White:
10.9%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83% Help


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Compare Details Armstrong Elementary ranks worse than 84.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 10th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Hazelwood School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.27. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (75.3%), White (10.9%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Armstrong Elementary is 13.6. 15 elementary schools in the Hazelwood School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Armstrong Elementary employs 25.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Armstrong Elementary is $13,187, which is the 7th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Hazelwood School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Armstrong Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Armstrong Elementary 756th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Armstrong Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
African American students:


Hazelwood:

SchoolDigger ranks Hazelwood 329th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Armstrong Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Armstrong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.87 557th 1074 48.1%
2007 43.44 674th 1080 37.6%
2008 47.10 623rd 1084 42.5%
2009 28.81 854th 1053 18.9%
2010 28.16 863rd 1066 19.0%
2011 28.06 894th 1088 17.8%
2012 23.45 932nd 1085 14.1%
2013 32.96 847th 1108 23.6%
2014 36.24 780th 1089 28.4%
2015 44.70 640th 1058 39.5%
2016 35.24 614th 865 29.0%
2017 27.40 817th 1032 20.8%
2018 20.48 882nd 1045 15.6%
2019 18.75 903rd 1052 14.2%
2021 15.64 765th 901 15.1%
2022 23.45 704th 908 22.5%
2023 17.27 756th 898 15.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Armstrong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.78 688th 887 22.4%
2019 19.13 823rd 907 9.3%
2021 30.33 424th 574 26.1%
2022 40.65 310th 532 41.7%
2023 27.76 487th 611 20.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Armstrong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.55 115th 243 52.7%
2019 53.33 100th 250 60.0%
2021 56.88 56th 163 65.6%
2022 71.70 15th 184 91.8%
2023 66.43 37th 185 80.0%
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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 Armstrong 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 443 443
1992 391 112 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1993 343 110 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1994 328 114 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1995 299 127 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1996 299 127 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1997 291 113 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1998 279 114 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1999 259 118 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2000 292 177 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2001 280 175 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2002 251 219 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2003 251 219 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2004 230 242 5 20 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2005 232 246 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2006 205 222 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2007 164 277 3 15 2 n/a n/a 0 461
2008 124 222 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2009 144 239 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2010 134 257 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2011 119 265 2 15 0 0 0 0 401
2012 118 266 0 11 0 0 0 0 395
2013 134 294 3 14 0 0 1 0 446
2014 130 270 5 12 1 0 1 0 419
2015 128 282 5 8 1 0 3 0 427
2016 107 337 3 12 2 0 3 0 464
2017 101 336 1 14 2 0 17 0 471
2018 93 324 2 15 2 0 16 0 452
2019 67 302 1 14 1 0 17 0 402
2020 66 292 1 16 1 0 17 0 393
2021 46 254 0 13 1 0 20 0 334
2022 40 265 1 20 0 0 22 0 348
2023 38 262 0 23 0 0 25 0 348

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 Armstrong Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 443 26.4 16.7 n/a
1992 514 26.0 19.7 n/a
1993 461 27.1 17.0 14.3
1994 454 26.1 17.4 15.2
1995 439 24.3 18.1 28
1996 439 24.3 18.1 28
1997 418 27.6 15.1 17.7
1998 409 25.1 16.3 20.5
1999 388 26.6 14.6 32
2000 482 28.6 16.9 25.3
2001 473 29.6 16.0 26.2
2002 490 31.7 15.5 34.5
2003 490 31.7 15.5 34.5
2004 497 27.2 18.3 37.4
2005 497 28.2 17.6 43.9
2006 449 30.2 14.9 46.3
2007 461 29.1 15.8 50.8
2008 356 27.7 12.9 56.2
2009 395 26.3 15.0 62.8
2010 401 25.8 15.5 59.4
2011 401 29.0 13.7 66.8
2012 395 24.9 15.8 n/a
2013 446 24.7 18.0 63
2014 419 23.5 17.8 66.3
2015 427 27.0 15.8 44.5
2016 464 29.0 16.0 71.6
2017 471 27.7 16.9 59.4
2018 452 28.6 15.7 73
2019 402 28.8 13.9 57
2020 393 28.4 13.8 73.5
2021 334 26.0 12.8 72.5
2022 348 25.5 13.6 64.9
2023 348 25.5 13.6 83

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 Armstrong Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 443 26.4 16.7 n/a
1992 514 26.0 19.7 n/a
1993 461 27.1 17.0 14.3
1994 454 26.1 17.4 15.2
1995 439 24.3 18.1 28
1996 439 24.3 18.1 28
1997 418 27.6 15.1 17.7
1998 409 25.1 16.3 20.5
1999 388 26.6 14.6 32
2000 482 28.6 16.9 25.3
2001 473 29.6 16.0 26.2
2002 490 31.7 15.5 34.5
2003 490 31.7 15.5 34.5
2004 497 27.2 18.3 37.4
2005 497 28.2 17.6 43.9
2006 449 30.2 14.9 46.3
2007 461 29.1 15.8 50.8
2008 356 27.7 12.9 56.2
2009 395 26.3 15.0 62.8
2010 401 25.8 15.5 59.4
2011 401 29.0 13.7 66.8
2012 395 24.9 15.8 n/a
2013 446 24.7 18.0 63
2014 419 23.5 17.8 66.3
2015 427 27.0 15.8 44.5
2016 464 29.0 16.0 71.6
2017 471 27.7 16.9 59.4
2018 452 28.6 15.7 73
2019 402 28.8 13.9 57
2020 393 28.4 13.8 73.5
2021 334 26.0 12.8 72.5
2022 348 25.5 13.6 64.9
2023 348 25.5 13.6 83

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 Armstrong Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $27 (0.3%) $10,624 (99.7%) $10,651
2020 $36 (0.3%) $11,469 (99.7%) $11,505
2021 $157 (1.1%) $13,826 (98.9%) $13,983
2022 $4,525 (34.3%) $8,662 (65.7%) $13,186

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Armstrong Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 903rd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 756th of 898 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Armstrong Elementary)3421
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)24.720.7
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Armstrong Elementary)3430.5
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hazelwood)34.227.3
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Armstrong Elementary)31.813.9
 17.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)26.218
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Armstrong Elementary)26.227.3
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hazelwood)33.229
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Armstrong Elementary)18.85.1
 13.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)23.611.1
 12.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.336.2
 4.1%
5th Grade Science (Armstrong Elementary)23.819
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (Hazelwood)28.718.3
 10.4%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Armstrong Elementary)3721.5
 15.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hazelwood)35.724.9
 10.8%
   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 Students402348
 13.4%
African American302262
 13.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1423
 64.3%
Pacific Islander00
White6738
 43.3%
Two or More Races1725
 47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57%83%
 26.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Armstrong Elementary

Students who attend Armstrong Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Middle
High : Hazelwood West High

In the 2022-23 school year, 348 students attended Armstrong Elementary.

Armstrong Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.8% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students at Armstrong Elementary are 75% African American, 11% White, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.


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