Blackhurst Elementary

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Blackhurst Elementary ranks 336 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Blackhurst Elementary is a public elementary school located in Saint Charles, Missouri, serving grades K-4 with a student population of 236. It is part of the St. Charles R-VI school district, which is ranked 75 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blackhurst Elementary has shown inconsistent performance on state assessments, with proficiency rates fluctuating between 20.6% and 62.1% in math and 41.4% to 54.3% in English Language Arts. Compared to the district and state averages, Blackhurst's performance is generally below, with some exceptions. The school also has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.0% to 22.3% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, Blackhurst has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 56.36% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, and these students have performed better than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the St. Charles R-VI district (such as Harris, Monroe, Coverdell, Lincoln, and George M. Null) generally perform better than Blackhurst on state assessments, with higher proficiency rates in both math and ELA. In particular, Lincoln Elementary stands out with exceptional performance, ranking in the top 5 Missouri elementary schools and achieving proficiency rates of over 80% in both math and ELA.

Detail:

Public K-4

2000 Elm Street
Saint Charles, MO 63301-1750

(636) 443-4500

District: St. Charles R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
336^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,421

Students who attend Blackhurst Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hardin Middle
	Jefferson Intermediate School
High:	St. Charles High

Student/teacher ratio: 7.7

Number of students: 234

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.5%

Hispanic:

21.4%

African American:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blackhurst Elementary ranks better than 62.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the St. Charles R-VI School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.34. (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 Student population at Blackhurst Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61.5%), Hispanic (21.4%), African American (12.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the St. Charles R-VI School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blackhurst Elementary is 7.7, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the St. Charles R-VI School District! (See more...)

Compare Blackhurst Elementary employs 30.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blackhurst Elementary is $17,421, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the St. Charles R-VI School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Blackhurst Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

St. Charles R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Charles R-VI 75^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blackhurst Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Blackhurst Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2014	26.91	888^th	1089	18.5%
2015	46.65	608^th	1058	42.5%
2016	51.61	453^rd	865	47.6%
2017	68.28	318^th	1032	69.2%
2018	72.44	255^th	1045	75.6%
2019	79.64	156^th	1052	85.2%
2021	64.34	313^th	901	65.3%
2022	64.48	312^th	908	65.6%
2023	40.41	565^th	898	37.1%
2024	61.34	336^th	906	62.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blackhurst Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	67.12	214^th	887	75.9%
2019	63.17	247^th	907	72.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Blackhurst Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	62.70	110^th	302	63.6%

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Rank History for White students at Blackhurst Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	83.28	107^th	898	88.1%
2019	88.93	53^rd	917	94.2%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, April 19, 2017

The faculty and staff are great, and I believe they are working to make every student as successful as possible. It is our understanding that when Blackhurst re-opened a few years ago, many of the teachers and administrators in the building had other options in the district, but chose to teach there. My sense from meeting the teachers, participating in classroom activities as a room parent, and attending the various student and family events over the course of a year, is that very few of them are phoning it in. I think if you are looking at test scores, and you see poor performance, it has more to do with this school having a higher (but not overwhelming) transient and low income population than the other schools in St. Charles. I have no data to back this up, but wouldn't be surprised if you looked at the data more granularly and found many of these kids outperforming their income peers in other schools. It is also a very diverse school, ethnically and economically, which probably benefits all the students, since this school looks more like the country we live in than most. Any kid with parental support and family values that stress learning will do well here. The biggest surprise is the variety of clubs and activities - gardening, running, newspaper, radio, lego, art, science, etc. The school (and possibly entire district?) has also taken a "7 habits" approach to classroom instruction, and made it a pretty core part of their mission. All in all, good stuff, and recommended. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Blackhurst Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	148	34	3	87	2	0	6	280
2013	198	33	1	79	3	0	1	315
2014	192	29	2	84	2	1	18	328
2015	248	44	5	71	3	1	10	382
2016	221	38	4	71	2	1	5	342
2017	250	34	3	62	3	2	5	359
2018	234	26	5	65	2	2	21	355
2019	199	19	4	42	2	0	15	281
2020	178	14	3	49	2	0	22	268
2021	164	14	5	58	0	1	20	262
2022	167	29	2	55	0	0	22	275
2023	124	35	2	52	0	1	22	236
2024	144	30	2	50	1	1	6	234

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 Blackhurst Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	280	28.2	9.9	67.5
2013	315	29.6	10.6	57.5
2014	328	30.0	10.9	59.8
2015	382	33.0	11.5	61.5
2016	342	32.0	10.6	55.8
2017	359	29.3	12.2	52.4
2018	355	33.0	10.7	54.4
2019	281	29.3	9.5	58.7
2020	268	30.9	8.6	61.9
2021	262	28.8	9.0	60.7
2022	275	29.7	9.2	37.5
2023	236	28.7	8.2	56.4
2024	234	30.2	7.7	47

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 Blackhurst Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	280	28.2	9.9	67.5
2013	315	29.6	10.6	57.5
2014	328	30.0	10.9	59.8
2015	382	33.0	11.5	61.5
2016	342	32.0	10.6	55.8
2017	359	29.3	12.2	52.4
2018	355	33.0	10.7	54.4
2019	281	29.3	9.5	58.7
2020	268	30.9	8.6	61.9
2021	262	28.8	9.0	60.7
2022	275	29.7	9.2	37.5
2023	236	28.7	8.2	56.4
2024	234	30.2	7.7	47

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 Blackhurst Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$197 (1.3%)	$14,816 (98.7%)	$15,012
2020	$326 (2.0%)	$15,774 (98.0%)	$16,100
2021	$699 (4.2%)	$15,867 (95.8%)	$16,567
2022	$1,455 (8.4%)	$15,966 (91.6%)	$17,421

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackhurst Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 156^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 565^th of 898 Elementary schools	48.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blackhurst Elementary)	65	20.6	44.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Charles R-VI)	56.7	51.6	5.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blackhurst Elementary)	71.7	43.9	27.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Charles R-VI)	61.8	53.5	8.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blackhurst Elementary)	54.9	38.1	16.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (St. Charles R-VI)	55.4	51.6	3.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blackhurst Elementary)	59.7	41.4	18.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Charles R-VI)	61.5	55.2	6.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	281	236	16%
African American	19	35	84.2%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	42	52	23.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	199	124	37.7%
Two or More Races	15	22	46.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.7%	56.4%	2.4%

Schools Near Blackhurst 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
Blackhurst Elementary	Public	K-4	2000 Elm Street	Saint Charles	63301	St. Charles County	St. Charles R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 443-4500	234	30	7.7	47.0%	144 (61.5%)	30 (12.8%)	50 (21.4%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.6%)	61.3	336^th of 906 public elementary schools	62.9%		40.4	565^th of 898 public elementary schools	37.1%	229	40.3	45.8			54.3			$17,421	$1,455	$15,966
Coverdell Elementary	Public	K-4	2475 W Randolph St	Saint Charles	63301	St. Charles County	St. Charles R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 443-4600	299	35	8.6	1.7%	217 (72.6%)	47 (15.7%)	22 (7.4%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	68.1	271^st of 906 public elementary schools	70.1%		73.8	201^st of 898 public elementary schools	77.6%	70	43.9	54.5			54.4	49.0		$18,327	$1,605	$16,722
Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-4	625 S 6th St	Saint Charles	63301	St. Charles County	St. Charles R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 443-4650	167	19	8.7	5.4%	122 (73.1%)	22 (13.2%)	14 (8.4%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.6%)	98.6	5^th of 906 public elementary schools	99.4%		97.4	12^th of 898 public elementary schools	98.7%	7		84.3			85.3	84.3		$20,447	$1,337	$19,110
George M. Null Elementary	Public	K-4	435 Yale Blvd	Saint Charles	63301	St. Charles County	St. Charles R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 443-4900	238	26	9.1	3.4%	155 (65.1%)	56 (23.5%)	19 (8.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	68.1	270^th of 906 public elementary schools	70.2%		76.5	172^nd of 898 public elementary schools	80.8%	98	35.7	65.9			45.1	65.2		$16,619	$1,111	$15,508
St.Charles Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	1301 Boone's Lick Road	Saint Charles	63301	St. Charles County	St. Charles R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 443-2900	241	24	10.2	10.8%	182 (75.5%)	32 (13.3%)	19 (7.9%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)
Monroe Elementary	Public	K-4	2670 Zumbehl Rd	Saint Charles	63301	St. Charles County	St. Charles R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 443-4800	359	37	9.6	9.5%	241 (67.1%)	46 (12.8%)	56 (15.6%)	11 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	57.4	374^th of 906 public elementary schools	58.7%		66.5	292^nd of 898 public elementary schools	67.5%	82	42.6	57.5			35.1			$15,911	$854	$15,057
Discovery Elementary	Public	K-5	500 Discovery Path Lane	Saint Charles	63301	St. Charles County	Orchard Farm R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 757-6800	449	34	13.0	32.3%	270 (60.1%)	100 (22.3%)	34 (7.6%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.2%)	62.9	319^th of 906 public elementary schools	64.8%		69.1	258^th of 898 public elementary schools	71.3%	61	38.3	47.0	54.9	41.1	49.3		46.3	$13,803	$830	$12,973
Early Learning Center	Public	PK	3489 Boschertown Road	Saint Charles	63301	St. Charles County	Orchard Farm R-V	No	No	No	No	(636) 925-5400	219	15	14.6	17.8%	169 (77.2%)	25 (11.4%)	9 (4.1%)	8 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.2%)								(n/a)
Harvest Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1220 Harvest Ridge Dr	Saint Charles	63303	St. Charles County	Francis Howell R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 851-5100	622	50	12.5	25.6%	343 (55.1%)	103 (16.6%)	44 (7.1%)	76 (12.2%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	47 (7.6%)	72.8	224^th of 906 public elementary schools	75.3%		82.6	123^rd of 898 public elementary schools	86.3%	101	42.5	59.5	49.9	47.1	46.7	63.4	53.7	$12,615	$609	$12,006
Harris Elementary	Public	K-4	2800 Old Muegge Rd	Saint Charles	63303	St. Charles County	St. Charles R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 443-4700	398	38	10.5	1.8%	262 (65.8%)	82 (20.6%)	18 (4.5%)	24 (6.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	67.6	277^th of 906 public elementary schools	69.4%		71.5	226^th of 898 public elementary schools	74.8%	51	38.7	59.4			43.7	63.0		$15,327	$1,040	$14,287

Frequently Asked Questions about Blackhurst Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Blackhurst Elementary?

Students at Blackhurst Elementary are 62% White, 21% Hispanic, 13% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Blackhurst Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 234 students attended Blackhurst Elementary.

Is Blackhurst Elementary a good school?

Blackhurst Elementary ranks 336^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Blackhurst Elementary attend?

Students who attend Blackhurst Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hardin Middle
Middle : Jefferson Intermediate School
High : St. Charles High

What district is Blackhurst Elementary in?

St. Charles R-VI

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