Hanna Woods Elementary School

720 Hanna Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hanna Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 30% in MO
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hanna Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Hanna Woods Elementary School's student population of 391 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
391 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Hanna Woods Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanna Woods Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#418 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
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55%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hanna Woods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hanna Woods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hanna Woods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
11%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
10%
15%
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White
64%
69%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Hanna Woods Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hanna Woods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hanna Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Hanna Woods Elementary School is ranked #418 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hanna Woods Elementary School often compared to?
Hanna Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highcroft Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hanna Woods Elementary School?
391 students attend Hanna Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hanna Woods Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanna Woods Elementary School?
Hanna Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hanna Woods Elementary School offer ?
Hanna Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hanna Woods Elementary School part of?
Hanna Woods Elementary School is part of Parkway C-2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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