Meramec Heights Elementary School

1340 W Outer 21 Rd
Arnold, MO 63010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meramec Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50% in MO
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meramec Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Meramec Heights Elementary School's student population of 400 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
400 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Meramec Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meramec Heights Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#695 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
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51%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meramec Heights 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.
45%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meramec Heights 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.
35-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Meramec Heights 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
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
90%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Meramec Heights 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
49%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meramec Heights 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 Meramec Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Meramec Heights Elementary School is ranked #695 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Meramec Heights Elementary School?
400 students attend Meramec Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Meramec Heights Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meramec Heights Elementary School?
Meramec Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Meramec Heights Elementary School offer ?
Meramec Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Meramec Heights Elementary School part of?
Meramec Heights Elementary School is part of Fox C-6 School District.

School Reviews

5   5/3/2011
Meramec Hieghts is an AWESOME school! We have a band that Mr. Pippin teaches, and everyone in band LOVES IT!! Our school has an archery team that my friends and I have always wanted to be on. One of my friends have been in archery 2 years in a row becuase he loves it so much. We came in 3rd place this year. We have a Garden Club, wich I take part in, where we plant and just have fun doing it! There is a Charecter Council wich I took part in last year and it was a very fun expirience. We went down to the nursery home for St. Patrick's Day and entertained them and everyone seemed to enjoy it. We also have a Track Team and almost EVERYONE wans to get into that. The gym teacher, Mrs Palecek, leads it. Girls on the run is also an activity that many girls enjoy. The anual Science Fair is a very big thing for grades 5-6. I took part in it this year and it was very eventful. Everyone loved doing thier science projects and getting to see what their friends did. Mrs. Kiesker taught us well this year and we all hope we will do just as good if not better next year. Our parent club helps in a lot of occasions. My mom isn't in the parent club, but she helps out when she can. Everyone at Meramec Hieghts loves it there and never want to leave. And that includes me. :) I love learning all kinds of new things every day and getting to see the delight in the teachers' eyes when we kids come to school prepared and confident, ready for any task our teacher puts ahead of us. This is the best school I have ever been to and I wish I could stay forever. But everyone grows up and leaves elementry school, I guess.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - boobe

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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