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Elementary· 27 schools in district

OSTMANN ELEM.

200 MERIWETHER LEWIS DR, O'FALLON, MO 63368FT. ZUMWALT R-II →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
349
Students
Total enrolled
$13,917
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
11.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 29% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 349 students in grades KG–05 in O'FALLON, Missouri.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,917 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

OSTMANN ELEM. is a mid-sized elementary in O'FALLON, Missouri, serving grades KG–05 with 349 students. The district invests $13,917 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 8% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at OSTMANN ELEM.

349
Total Students
11.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
8%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution177 male · 172 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility8%
National avg 52% · 27 students
Student Composition
81%
Asian5%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black3%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 290837002843

Academic Outcomes at OSTMANN ELEM.

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 71th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 63368

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,917Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,917
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,123
Student Support$2,644
Administration$1,670
Operations$2,088
Other$1,392
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,917 spent per student, an estimated $6,165 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
26%
65%
State government
26.3%
Local (property tax)
65.1%
Federal programs
8.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 11.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 8% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PROGRESS SOUTH ELEM.WESTHOFF ELEM.TWIN CHIMNEYS ELEM.MID RIVERS ELEM.
+11 more
↓
Middle
FT. ZUWMALT WEST MIDDLEFT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLEFT. ZUMWALT SOUTH MIDDLEDR. BERNARD J. DUBRAY MIDDLE
↓
High School
FT. ZUMWALT WEST HIGHFT. ZUMWALT NORTH HIGHFT. ZUMWALT SOUTH HIGHFT. ZUMWALT EAST HIGH
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountySt. Charles County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFT. ZUMWALT R-II →
Phone: (636)281-3382
NCES ID: 290837002843
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in O'FALLON seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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● 42 opp17% FRL
High
FT. ZUMWALT NORTH HIGH
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● 42 opp18% FRL
High
FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH HIGH
1,334 students · 09–12
● 42 opp15% FRL
High
FT. ZUMWALT EAST HIGH
1,226 students · 09–12
● 42 opp25% FRL
Mid
FT. ZUWMALT WEST MIDDLE
1,190 students · 06–08
● 48 opp21% FRL
Mid
FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE
1,067 students · 06–08
● 42 opp20% FRL
Mid
FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH MIDDLE
830 students · 06–08
● 42 opp17% FRL
Mid
DR. BERNARD J. DUBRAY MIDDLE
813 students · 06–08
● 42 opp27% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
200 MERIWETHER LEWIS DR, O'FALLON, MO 63368
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.