Fairway Elementary

Summary:

Fairway Elementary is a public elementary school located in Wildwood, Missouri, serving 382 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Rockwood R-VI School District, which is ranked 22 out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Fairway Elementary has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking of 66 out of 906 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in MAP/Mathematics, MAP/Science, and MAP/English Language Arts compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 5th grade, 66.6% of Fairway Elementary students were proficient or better in MAP/Mathematics, compared to 60% for the Rockwood R-VI district and 38.4% for the state of Missouri. Additionally, Fairway Elementary has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.3% and a small student-teacher ratio of 15.4, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Fairway Elementary outperforms the nearby schools in most academic metrics, other schools in the Rockwood R-VI district, such as Kehrs Mill Elementary and Green Pines Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance. This suggests that the Rockwood R-VI district as a whole is providing a high-quality education, with Fairway Elementary being one of the top-performing schools. However, the low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at Fairway Elementary (5.24%) raises questions about equity and access to educational opportunities for students from different socioeconomic backgrounds within the district.

Detail:

Public K-5

480 Old Fairway Dr
Wildwood, MO 63040-1569

(636) 733-4175

District: Rockwood R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
66^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,454

Students who attend Fairway Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Wildwood Middle
High:	Eureka Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 365

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.5%

Asian:

6.3%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fairway Elementary ranks better than 92.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 5^th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Rockwood R-VI School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.58. (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 (80.5%), Asian (6.3%), Hispanic (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairway Elementary is 14.4. 12 elementary schools in the Rockwood R-VI School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Fairway Elementary employs 25.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairway Elementary is $12,454, which is the 6^th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Rockwood R-VI School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairway Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairway Elementary 66^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Fairway Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Rockwood R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockwood R-VI 22^nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fairway Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fairway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	94.37	13^th	1074	98.8%
2007	89.77	35^th	1080	96.8%
2008	90.57	28^th	1084	97.4%
2009	91.63	36^th	1053	96.6%
2010	93.97	19^th	1066	98.2%
2011	90.37	37^th	1088	96.6%
2012	87.59	67^th	1085	93.8%
2013	86.87	79^th	1108	92.9%
2014	90.80	42^nd	1089	96.1%
2015	94.69	15^th	1058	98.6%
2016	91.29	39^th	865	95.5%
2017	91.04	41^st	1032	96.0%
2018	83.66	123^rd	1045	88.2%
2019	77.33	181^st	1052	82.8%
2021	91.38	49^th	901	94.6%
2022	91.23	50^th	908	94.5%
2023	91.61	52^nd	898	94.2%
2024	88.58	66^th	906	92.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Fairway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	82.93	31^st	251	87.6%
2019	73.43	61^st	302	79.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fairway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	65.33	34^th	91	62.6%

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Rank History for White students at Fairway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	82.08	116^th	898	87.1%
2019	70.82	219^th	917	76.1%
2021	86.49	71^st	691	89.7%
2022	85.02	79^th	675	88.3%
2023	84.71	80^th	673	88.1%
2024	83.01	87^th	668	87.0%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

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Enrollment information for Fairway Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	443	31	28	4	1	n/a	n/a	507
2006	476	35	32	5	2	n/a	n/a	550
2007	456	48	38	9	4	n/a	n/a	555
2008	483	39	34	8	0	n/a	n/a	564
2009	477	35	41	7	0	n/a	n/a	560
2010	463	34	44	3	0	n/a	n/a	544
2011	463	38	44	9	0	0	6	560
2012	433	44	34	6	1	0	11	529
2013	411	10	35	10	1	0	14	481
2014	406	29	30	10	1	0	20	496
2015	385	28	28	9	1	0	21	472
2016	394	31	25	10	1	2	19	482
2017	380	26	25	10	1	2	17	461
2018	374	20	28	9	0	1	14	446
2019	383	22	33	4	0	1	16	459
2020	372	18	37	7	1	0	12	447
2021	313	15	25	12	0	0	8	373
2022	326	14	24	20	1	0	14	399
2023	314	7	25	21	0	0	15	382
2024	294	14	23	20	0	0	14	365

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 Fairway Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	507	30.4	16.7	0.6
2006	550	33.1	16.6	0.9
2007	555	31.0	17.9	1.6
2008	564	32.6	17.3	1.8
2009	560	31.5	17.8	1.1
2010	544	32.5	16.7	1.7
2011	560	31.8	17.5	3.2
2012	529	29.9	17.6	3.4
2013	481	30.8	15.6	3.7
2014	496	30.8	16.0	11.7
2015	472	31.0	15.2	8.3
2016	482	32.0	15.0	9.5
2017	461	30.2	15.2	9.5
2018	446	30.2	14.7	6.7
2019	459	29.2	15.6	7.6
2020	447	29.3	15.2	6.7
2021	373	28.2	13.2	7.5
2022	399	25.4	15.6	5.8
2023	382	24.7	15.4	5.2
2024	365	25.3	14.4	6.8

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 Fairway Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	507	30.4	16.7	0.6
2006	550	33.1	16.6	0.9
2007	555	31.0	17.9	1.6
2008	564	32.6	17.3	1.8
2009	560	31.5	17.8	1.1
2010	544	32.5	16.7	1.7
2011	560	31.8	17.5	3.2
2012	529	29.9	17.6	3.4
2013	481	30.8	15.6	3.7
2014	496	30.8	16.0	11.7
2015	472	31.0	15.2	8.3
2016	482	32.0	15.0	9.5
2017	461	30.2	15.2	9.5
2018	446	30.2	14.7	6.7
2019	459	29.2	15.6	7.6
2020	447	29.3	15.2	6.7
2021	373	28.2	13.2	7.5
2022	399	25.4	15.6	5.8
2023	382	24.7	15.4	5.2
2024	365	25.3	14.4	6.8

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 Fairway Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$129 (1.2%)	$10,753 (98.8%)	$10,881
2020	$115 (1.0%)	$10,846 (99.0%)	$10,961
2021	$227 (1.8%)	$12,187 (98.2%)	$12,414
2022	$293 (2.4%)	$12,161 (97.6%)	$12,454

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairway 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 181^st of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 52^nd of 898 Elementary schools	11.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairway Elementary)	48.2	63.1	14.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockwood R-VI)	54.8	57.2	2.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fairway Elementary)	56.9	58.5	1.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rockwood R-VI)	61	57.1	3.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fairway Elementary)	73.6	74.6	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rockwood R-VI)	59.8	65.8	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fairway Elementary)	80.4	71.7	8.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rockwood R-VI)	64.1	60	4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fairway Elementary)	48.3	59.4	11.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rockwood R-VI)	57.3	61.6	4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Fairway Elementary)	55.2	76.6	21.4%
5th Grade Science (Rockwood R-VI)	63.6	61	2.6%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairway Elementary)	62.1	68.7	6.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rockwood R-VI)	66.4	64.9	1.5%
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	459	382	16.8%
African American	22	7	68.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	33	25	24.2%
Hispanic	4	21	425%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	383	314	18%
Two or More Races	16	15	6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.6%	5.2%	2.4%

Schools Near Fairway Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Fairway Elementary	Public	K-5	480 Old Fairway Dr	Wildwood	63040	St. Louis County	Rockwood R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 733-4175	365	25	14.4	6.8%	294 (80.5%)	14 (3.8%)	20 (5.5%)	23 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	88.6	66^th of 906 public elementary schools	92.7%		91.6	52^nd of 898 public elementary schools	94.2%	14	62.4	68.1	66.6	63.6	54.6	74.2	56.4	$12,454	$293	$12,161
Ridge Meadows Elementary	Public	K-5	777 Ridge Rd	Ellisville	63021	St. Louis County	Rockwood R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 891-6650	274	21	13.3	8.0%	219 (79.9%)	11 (4.0%)	13 (4.7%)	25 (9.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	84.7	109^th of 906 public elementary schools	88.0%		78.5	157^th of 898 public elementary schools	82.5%	48	69.6	64.8	39.0		73.7	66.5		$14,503	$287	$14,216
Green Pines Elementary	Public	K-5	16543 Green Pines Dr	Wildwood	63011	St. Louis County	Rockwood R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 733-4150	433	30	14.6	13.2%	289 (66.7%)	31 (7.2%)	21 (4.8%)	66 (15.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.8%)	86.6	86^th of 906 public elementary schools	90.5%		87.9	76^th of 898 public elementary schools	91.5%	10	51.4	75.9	56.0	60.9	54.5	77.3	59.7	$12,165	$292	$11,873
Center For Creative Learning	Public	1-5	265 Old State Rd	Ellisville	63021	St. Louis County	Rockwood R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 891-6550	0	26	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pond Elementary	Public	K-5	17200 Manchester Rd	Wildwood	63040	St. Louis County	Rockwood R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 733-3225	405	28	14.7	12.3%	326 (80.5%)	17 (4.2%)	14 (3.5%)	31 (7.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)	84.5	112^th of 906 public elementary schools	87.6%		85.7	98^th of 898 public elementary schools	89.1%	14	53.8	78.7		61.1	45.9	71.2		$12,621	$292	$12,329
Ellisville Elementary	Public	K-5	1425 Froesel	Ellisville	63011	St. Louis County	Rockwood R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 891-6600	497	33	15.0	11.5%	366 (73.6%)	31 (6.2%)	29 (5.8%)	48 (9.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.2%)	81.9	136^th of 906 public elementary schools	85.0%		88	75^th of 898 public elementary schools	91.6%	61	58.9	77.7	49.9	47.8	56.6	70.4	54.1	$11,509	$287	$11,222
Babler Elementary	Public	K-5	1955 Shepard Rd	Glencoe	63038	St. Louis County	Rockwood R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 733-1175	444	35	12.7	6.3%	349 (78.6%)	20 (4.5%)	21 (4.7%)	22 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.2%)	92.4	40^th of 906 public elementary schools	95.6%		84.9	106^th of 898 public elementary schools	88.2%	66		69.3	75.1	74.3	49.2		74.2	$11,139	$292	$10,847
Rockwood Center Early Child. Education	Public	PK	2730 Valley Rd	Chesterfield	63005	St. Louis County	Rockwood R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 891-6200	674	45	14.9	5.9%	522 (77.4%)	14 (2.1%)	29 (4.3%)	61 (9.1%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.2%)								(n/a)
Woerther Elementary	Public	K-5	314 New Ballwin Rd	Ballwin	63021	St. Louis County	Rockwood R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 891-6175	436	32	13.5	9.9%	283 (64.9%)	27 (6.2%)	16 (3.7%)	85 (19.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.7%)	78.7	161^st of 906 public elementary schools	82.2%		88.7	69^th of 898 public elementary schools	92.3%	92	44.2	68.7	46.2	52.5	55.6	64.8	59.9	$11,371	$267	$11,104
Westridge Elementary	Public	K-5	908 Crestland	Ballwin	63011	St. Louis County	Rockwood R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 891-6150	393	27	14.6	23.4%	252 (64.1%)	46 (11.7%)	25 (6.4%)	45 (11.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.1%)	75.3	195^th of 906 public elementary schools	78.5%		70	242^nd of 898 public elementary schools	73.1%	47	42.0	52.5	51.3	57.8	51.3	57.5	61.7	$11,827	$267	$11,560

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairway Elementary

What district is Fairway Elementary in?

Rockwood R-VI

What schools do graduates of Fairway Elementary attend?

Students who attend Fairway Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wildwood Middle
High : Eureka Senior High

How many students attend Fairway Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 365 students attended Fairway Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Fairway Elementary?

Students at Fairway Elementary are 81% White, 6% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Is Fairway Elementary a good school?

Yes. Fairway Elementary ranks in the top 7.3% of Missouri elementary schools.

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