W. W. Keysor Elementary

Summary:

W. W. Keysor Elementary is a top-performing public elementary school in Kirkwood, Missouri, serving 618 students in grades K-5 and part of the highly-ranked Kirkwood R-VII School District.

W. W. Keysor Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, with 79.3% of 3rd graders, 59% of 4th graders, and 61.3% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 40.8%, 44.4%, and 38.4%, respectively. The school's English Language Arts performance is also impressive, with 75.4% of 3rd graders, 68% of 4th graders, and 70.2% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to state averages of 41.6%, 46.2%, and 43%. W. W. Keysor Elementary's strong academic performance extends across different student subgroups, including White students, Low Socioeconomic Status students, Disabled students, and Gifted and Talented students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hudson Elementary in Webster Groves and Crestwood Elementary in Lindbergh, W. W. Keysor Elementary maintains a strong academic performance, though the differences are less pronounced. The school's consistent high performance across multiple years and cohorts of students, as well as its commitment to equity and inclusion, make it a standout elementary school in the Kirkwood R-VII district and the state of Missouri.


Detail:

Public K-5

 725 N Geyer Rd
       Kirkwood, MO  63122-2701


(314) 213-6120

District: Kirkwood R-Vii

SchoolDigger Rank:
42nd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,210 Help


Students who attend W. W. Keysor Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    North Kirkwood Middle
High:    Kirkwood Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  592

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.1%
Two or more races:
7.8%
African American:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details W. W. Keysor Elementary ranks better than 95.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Kirkwood R-Vii School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.17. (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: White (83.1%), two or more races (7.8%), African American (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W. W. Keysor Elementary is 14.7. 4 elementary schools in the Kirkwood R-Vii School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare W. W. Keysor Elementary employs 40.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at W. W. Keysor Elementary is $12,210, which is the 3rd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Kirkwood R-Vii School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

W. W. Keysor Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks W. W. Keysor Elementary 42nd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See W. W. Keysor Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kirkwood R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirkwood R-Vii 13th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for W. W. Keysor Elementary

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Rank History for all students at W. W. Keysor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.34 41st 1074 96.2%
2007 86.43 66th 1080 93.9%
2008 82.12 112th 1084 89.7%
2009 89.33 61st 1053 94.2%
2010 95.60 7th 1066 99.3%
2011 93.65 19th 1088 98.3%
2012 96.52 4th 1085 99.6%
2013 94.71 10th 1108 99.1%
2014 97.50 2nd 1089 99.8%
2015 95.22 13th 1058 98.8%
2016 93.68 14th 865 98.4%
2017 85.74 101st 1032 90.2%
2018 90.08 59th 1045 94.4%
2019 80.73 142nd 1052 86.5%
2021 87.62 82nd 901 90.9%
2022 91.38 49th 908 94.6%
2023 90.31 62nd 898 93.1%
2024 92.17 42nd 906 95.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W. W. Keysor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.02 281st 887 68.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at W. W. Keysor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.27 4th 251 98.4%
2019 76.77 52nd 302 82.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at W. W. Keysor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.94 62nd 70 11.4%
2019 71.15 10th 91 89.0%
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Rank History for White students at W. W. Keysor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.69 60th 898 93.3%
2019 73.79 191st 917 79.2%
2021 81.69 103rd 691 85.1%
2022 85.85 73rd 675 89.2%
2023 86.57 68th 673 89.9%
2024 89.20 50th 668 92.5%
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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.

W. W. Keysor Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Open Quote Keysor was an amazing school that supports children with learning disabilities and does whatever they can to ensure success academically and growth. Teachers and staff are top notch educators and caregivers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for W. W. Keysor 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 521 521
1992 434 119 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1993 423 120 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1994 352 94 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1995 304 116 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1996 304 116 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1997 271 104 7 0 3 n/a n/a 0 385
1998 265 108 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1999 259 96 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 260 95 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2001 265 86 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2002 327 97 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2003 327 97 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2004 314 85 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2005 330 69 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2006 327 66 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2007 329 71 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2008 346 70 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2009 337 61 21 7 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2010 357 47 19 6 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2011 343 35 6 9 3 0 20 0 416
2012 348 35 6 11 3 0 22 0 425
2013 377 22 8 14 2 0 29 0 452
2014 414 40 4 17 2 0 33 0 510
2015 443 43 3 20 2 0 32 0 543
2016 425 33 7 19 1 0 36 0 521
2017 433 25 3 21 0 0 31 0 513
2018 447 22 5 24 0 0 34 0 532
2019 451 27 9 21 0 0 30 0 538
2020 473 26 5 24 0 0 27 0 555
2021 456 21 3 21 0 0 30 0 531
2022 492 20 6 22 0 0 38 0 578
2023 515 28 9 23 0 0 43 0 618
2024 492 27 8 19 0 0 46 0 592

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 W. W. Keysor Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 521 29.1 17.9 n/a
1992 558 28.0 19.9 n/a
1993 548 27.5 19.9 19
1994 449 26.0 17.3 27.4
1995 430 26.0 16.5 29.1
1996 430 26.0 16.5 29.1
1997 385 25.0 15.4 8.6
1998 383 23.9 16.0 15.9
1999 365 23.6 15.5 33.2
2000 362 25.5 14.2 31.5
2001 359 24.8 14.5 24.5
2002 430 36.3 11.8 13
2003 430 36.3 11.8 13
2004 410 28.3 14.5 11.2
2005 408 27.9 14.6 8.6
2006 404 28.9 14.0 11.6
2007 411 25.0 16.4 9.2
2008 431 26.0 16.6 8.6
2009 426 26.0 16.4 9.6
2010 429 28.0 15.3 10.3
2011 416 27.0 15.3 12
2012 425 26.2 16.1 10.1
2013 452 30.0 15.0 12.4
2014 510 31.0 16.4 14.9
2015 543 34.0 15.9 17.9
2016 521 33.0 15.7 12.5
2017 513 32.0 16.0 10.1
2018 532 33.0 16.1 10.3
2019 538 34.2 15.7 11.2
2020 555 35.1 15.7 10.3
2021 531 35.0 15.1 8.3
2022 578 36.6 15.7 3.3
2023 618 35.5 17.3 5.3
2024 592 40.1 14.7 4.6

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 W. W. Keysor Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 521 29.1 17.9 n/a
1992 558 28.0 19.9 n/a
1993 548 27.5 19.9 19
1994 449 26.0 17.3 27.4
1995 430 26.0 16.5 29.1
1996 430 26.0 16.5 29.1
1997 385 25.0 15.4 8.6
1998 383 23.9 16.0 15.9
1999 365 23.6 15.5 33.2
2000 362 25.5 14.2 31.5
2001 359 24.8 14.5 24.5
2002 430 36.3 11.8 13
2003 430 36.3 11.8 13
2004 410 28.3 14.5 11.2
2005 408 27.9 14.6 8.6
2006 404 28.9 14.0 11.6
2007 411 25.0 16.4 9.2
2008 431 26.0 16.6 8.6
2009 426 26.0 16.4 9.6
2010 429 28.0 15.3 10.3
2011 416 27.0 15.3 12
2012 425 26.2 16.1 10.1
2013 452 30.0 15.0 12.4
2014 510 31.0 16.4 14.9
2015 543 34.0 15.9 17.9
2016 521 33.0 15.7 12.5
2017 513 32.0 16.0 10.1
2018 532 33.0 16.1 10.3
2019 538 34.2 15.7 11.2
2020 555 35.1 15.7 10.3
2021 531 35.0 15.1 8.3
2022 578 36.6 15.7 3.3
2023 618 35.5 17.3 5.3
2024 592 40.1 14.7 4.6

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 W. W. Keysor Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $12 (0.1%) $10,514 (99.9%) $10,526
2020 $09 (0.1%) $10,382 (99.9%) $10,391
2021 $79 (0.7%) $11,754 (99.3%) $11,832
2022 $71 (0.6%) $12,139 (99.4%) $12,210

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

Impact of COVID-19 on W. W. Keysor 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 142nd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 62nd of 898 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (W. W. Keysor Elementary)50.663
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kirkwood R-Vii)64.155.3
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (W. W. Keysor Elementary)66.664
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kirkwood R-Vii)70.267.1
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (W. W. Keysor Elementary)56.765.7
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kirkwood R-Vii)64.459.5
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (W. W. Keysor Elementary)74.279.4
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kirkwood R-Vii)7171.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (W. W. Keysor Elementary)66.756.4
 10.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kirkwood R-Vii)61.754.6
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (W. W. Keysor Elementary)58.760.6
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (Kirkwood R-Vii)6159.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students538618
 14.9%
African American2728
 3.7%
American Indian00
Asian99
Hispanic2123
 9.5%
Pacific Islander00
White451515
 14.2%
Two or More Races3043
 43.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.2%5.3%
 5.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about W. W. Keysor Elementary

Students who attend W. W. Keysor Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Kirkwood Middle
High : Kirkwood Senior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 592 students attended W. W. Keysor Elementary.

Students at W. W. Keysor Elementary are 83% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Yes! W. W. Keysor Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 42nd of 906 Missouri elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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