The top reported proficiency rate is 63% in Math. The lowest is 46% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Henry Elem.
Henry Elementary, a regular public school in Ballwin, Missouri, serves kindergarten through fifth grade within the Parkway C-2 school district. The school has an enrollment that is majority White and includes a substantial Asian cohort and smaller numbers of students who are Black, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native, or of two or more races. About one in every twelve students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that indicates this is a relatively economically homogenous student body compared to many public schools. The school does not appear to serve as a magnet or Title I campus, and data on special education and English learner populations was not available for this profile.
Ballwin is a car-dependent western suburb of St. Louis with a residential character and commercial strips along Manchester Road. The community has no traditional downtown; civic life centers on municipal facilities and parks. Henry sits in a neighborhood setting in this suburb where most families drive to school and daily errands. The district, Parkway C-2, passed a bond issue in 2022 that funded facility improvements, security upgrades, and technology infrastructure without increasing the tax rate, a signal that the community has invested in maintaining school buildings and systems.
On state assessments, Henry Elementary’s academic results vary meaningfully by grade and subject. In third grade, a clear majority of students scored proficient or above in English language arts and in math. In fourth grade, the proficiency rate remained solid, with about seven in ten students reaching that level in both subjects. Fifth grade performance is where the picture diverges. Proficiency in math and reading dropped by a noticeable margin, and science scores were lower still, with fewer than half of fifth graders scoring proficient. This pattern suggests that while the school builds strong foundational skills in the early grades, the academic challenge in fifth grade may create a steeper climb. A parent may want to ask the school what supports are available for students as they move from upper elementary toward middle school readiness.
The school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile relative to other districts within St. Louis County. This is a strong comparative position. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Chronic absenteeism data was also not available. The absence of those metrics is not unusual for an elementary school, but it means that information about attendance patterns and high school outcomes is not part of this profile.
Henry Elementary does not report offering specialized programs such as magnet themes or career pathways, which is typical for a neighborhood elementary school serving a single grade band. The school’s site, Henry Avenue, suggests a walkable catchment area for families living within a reasonable distance. For a family considering this school, the academic profile is one of strong early elementary performance with a noticeable slowdown in fifth grade, set within a well-regarded suburban district that has recently updated its facilities. The relatively low share of students qualifying for meal assistance and the high housing values in Ballwin point to a community with substantial resources. This combination of solid but not uniformly high outcomes, a stable district, and an affluent, car-dependent suburb makes Henry Elementary a fit for families who prioritize early academic foundations and a well-resourced local school, but who will want to stay closely engaged as their child approaches the transition to middle school.
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