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Lusher Elementary

Summary:

Lusher Elementary is a public elementary school in Florissant, Missouri, serving 379 students in grades PK-5. The school 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.

Lusher Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (72.56%) than surrounding schools, and its proficiency rates on state assessments for Math, Science, and English Language Arts are consistently lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, Lusher's 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate was 17%, compared to the Hazelwood district's 20.7% and the state's 41.1%. Additionally, Lusher has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.85% to 64.38% over the past three years, which may contribute to its academic struggles.

Despite Lusher Elementary's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $11,934 to $13,692 over the past four years, the school's performance remains low, ranking in the bottom 20% of Missouri elementary schools for the past several years. In contrast, nearby schools like McNair Elementary and Russell Elementary, which are also part of the Hazelwood School District, have higher academic performance and rankings, suggesting that there may be opportunities to learn from their practices and strategies.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2015 Mullanphy Rd
       Florissant, MO  63031-3639

(314) 953-4600

District: Hazelwood

SchoolDigger Rank:
787th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,692 Help


Students who attend Lusher Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northwest Middle
High:    Hazelwood West High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  379

Racial breakdown:

African American:
72.6%
White:
14.5%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lusher Elementary ranks worse than 87.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 12th 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 13.34. (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: African American (72.6%), White (14.5%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lusher Elementary is 13.2. 10 elementary schools in the Hazelwood School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lusher Elementary is $13,692, which is the 4th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Hazelwood School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lusher Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lusher Elementary 787th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Lusher Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hazelwood:

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


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Rank History for Lusher Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lusher Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.94 705th 1074 34.4%
2007 41.05 718th 1080 33.5%
2008 44.35 677th 1084 37.5%
2009 53.86 505th 1053 52.0%
2010 51.72 552nd 1066 48.2%
2011 53.09 558th 1088 48.7%
2012 55.86 515th 1085 52.5%
2013 72.01 252nd 1108 77.3%
2014 60.71 404th 1089 62.9%
2015 50.86 550th 1058 48.0%
2016 23.94 700th 865 19.1%
2017 27.89 811th 1032 21.4%
2018 19.16 893rd 1045 14.5%
2019 23.45 858th 1052 18.4%
2021 12.93 790th 901 12.3%
2022 16.29 772nd 908 15.0%
2023 13.34 787th 898 12.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lusher Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.00 808th 887 8.9%
2019 27.24 756th 907 16.6%
2021 21.67 491st 574 14.5%
2022 39.95 314th 532 41.0%
2023 15.81 559th 611 8.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lusher Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.53 196th 251 21.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lusher Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.87 72nd 91 20.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Lusher Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.68 176th 243 27.6%
2019 51.45 112th 250 55.2%
2021 44.76 85th 163 47.9%
2022 49.77 77th 184 58.2%
2023 39.16 113th 185 38.9%
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Rank History for White students at Lusher Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.92 346th 898 61.5%
2019 44.06 502nd 917 45.3%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Lusher 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 611 611
1992 553 50 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 609
1993 517 55 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 577
1994 483 60 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 547
1995 464 84 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1996 464 84 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1997 461 93 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 564
1998 461 95 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1999 453 102 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2000 412 117 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2001 392 122 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2002 351 146 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 510
2003 351 146 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 510
2004 328 136 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2005 297 147 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2006 289 160 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2007 243 195 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2008 239 135 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2009 208 130 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 351
2010 205 141 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2011 199 164 3 18 0 1 14 0 399
2012 175 151 1 19 0 0 22 0 368
2013 174 170 1 19 0 1 23 0 388
2014 172 196 1 19 0 2 18 0 408
2015 176 224 1 17 0 1 18 0 437
2016 154 263 2 20 0 1 10 0 450
2017 137 251 2 16 0 1 9 0 416
2018 123 274 2 18 0 1 9 0 427
2019 116 292 2 15 0 1 6 0 432
2020 100 271 1 7 0 0 3 0 382
2021 84 250 2 11 0 1 2 0 350
2022 65 273 1 18 0 1 11 0 369
2023 55 275 3 16 0 0 30 0 379

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 Lusher Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 611 30.6 19.9 n/a
1992 609 31.6 19.2 n/a
1993 577 31.6 18.3 8
1994 547 31.6 17.3 6.6
1995 554 29.6 18.7 14.8
1996 554 29.6 18.7 14.8
1997 564 29.6 19.1 9.6
1998 564 30.6 18.4 12.2
1999 566 29.6 19.1 20.8
2000 540 31.6 17.1 24.4
2001 531 33.6 15.8 22.4
2002 510 32.7 15.6 25.5
2003 510 32.7 15.6 25.5
2004 474 28.2 16.8 32.7
2005 454 28.6 15.9 34.8
2006 461 28.1 16.4 36.2
2007 448 27.1 16.5 44.2
2008 390 25.6 15.2 38.5
2009 351 25.5 13.7 43
2010 363 24.5 14.8 42.4
2011 399 32.2 12.3 44.6
2012 368 24.5 14.9 n/a
2013 388 23.4 16.5 47.9
2014 408 23.4 17.3 52
2015 437 27.0 16.1 37.3
2016 450 26.0 17.3 55.8
2017 416 26.3 15.7 55.5
2018 427 26.3 16.1 66
2019 432 26.4 16.3 47
2020 382 25.3 15.0 61.5
2021 350 25.6 13.6 60
2022 369 27.5 13.3 52.8
2023 379 28.6 13.2 64.4

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 Lusher Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 611 30.6 19.9 n/a
1992 609 31.6 19.2 n/a
1993 577 31.6 18.3 8
1994 547 31.6 17.3 6.6
1995 554 29.6 18.7 14.8
1996 554 29.6 18.7 14.8
1997 564 29.6 19.1 9.6
1998 564 30.6 18.4 12.2
1999 566 29.6 19.1 20.8
2000 540 31.6 17.1 24.4
2001 531 33.6 15.8 22.4
2002 510 32.7 15.6 25.5
2003 510 32.7 15.6 25.5
2004 474 28.2 16.8 32.7
2005 454 28.6 15.9 34.8
2006 461 28.1 16.4 36.2
2007 448 27.1 16.5 44.2
2008 390 25.6 15.2 38.5
2009 351 25.5 13.7 43
2010 363 24.5 14.8 42.4
2011 399 32.2 12.3 44.6
2012 368 24.5 14.9 n/a
2013 388 23.4 16.5 47.9
2014 408 23.4 17.3 52
2015 437 27.0 16.1 37.3
2016 450 26.0 17.3 55.8
2017 416 26.3 15.7 55.5
2018 427 26.3 16.1 66
2019 432 26.4 16.3 47
2020 382 25.3 15.0 61.5
2021 350 25.6 13.6 60
2022 369 27.5 13.3 52.8
2023 379 28.6 13.2 64.4

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 Lusher Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $26 (0.2%) $10,815 (99.8%) $10,841
2020 $36 (0.3%) $11,898 (99.7%) $11,934
2021 $92 (0.7%) $13,558 (99.3%) $13,650
2022 $4,927 (36.0%) $8,765 (64.0%) $13,692

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lusher 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 858th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 787th of 898 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lusher Elementary)33.317
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)24.720.7
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lusher Elementary)36.120.4
 15.7%
   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 (Lusher Elementary)20.819.4
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)26.218
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lusher Elementary)31.229.9
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hazelwood)33.229
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lusher Elementary)24.213.3
 10.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)23.615.7
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Lusher Elementary)34.113.2
 20.9%
   5th Grade Science (Hazelwood)28.718.3
 10.4%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lusher Elementary)40.214.8
 25.4%
   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 Students432379
 12.3%
African American292275
 5.8%
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic1516
 6.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White11655
 52.6%
Two or More Races630
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47%64.4%
 17.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lusher Elementary

Students who attend Lusher Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northwest Middle
High : Hazelwood West High

In the 2022-23 school year, 379 students attended Lusher Elementary.

Students at Lusher Elementary are 73% African American, 15% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Lusher Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.4% of Missouri elementary schools.


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