Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Woerther Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woerther Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Woerther Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
436 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Woerther Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woerther Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#277 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
2%

Hispanic
4%
8%

Black
6%
15%

White
65%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woerther Elementary School's ranking?
Woerther Elementary School is ranked #277 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Woerther Elementary School often compared to?
Woerther Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ballwin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Woerther Elementary School?
436 students attend Woerther Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Woerther Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woerther Elementary School?
Woerther Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Woerther Elementary School offer ?
Woerther Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Woerther Elementary School part of?
Woerther Elementary School is part of Rockwood R-VI School District.
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