The top reported proficiency rate is 53% in Math. The lowest is 48% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Harris Elem.
Harris Elementary is a public school in St. Charles, Missouri, serving kindergarten through fourth grade as part of the St. Charles R-VI School District. It is a regular elementary school with an enrollment that places it on the smaller side for its grade span. The school sits within a city that blends a historic downtown along the Missouri River with suburban residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors, approximately a moderate drive from downtown St. Louis. St. Charles itself has a layered character: a French fur-trading settlement that became Missouri’s first state capital, now a county seat with a walkable Main Street, Frontier Park, a convention center, and Lindenwood University nearby.
The student body is predominantly white, with a notable share of Black students and smaller groups of Asian and Hispanic students. The share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is very low, which distinguishes this school from many in the region and signals a generally higher-income family population. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the data.
On state assessments, Harris Elementary’s results are mixed. In third grade, a majority of students scored proficient or above in math, while just under half did in English language arts. By fourth grade, the pattern shifted slightly: about half achieved proficiency in math, and a little more than half did in reading. When compared with other districts in St. Charles County, the school’s overall proficiency index lands in the bottom quarter. That comparison is worth a closer look by a parent, because the index averages across subjects and grades, and individual grade-level results vary. A parent may want to ask the school about its approach to instruction in the early elementary years and how it supports students who are not yet meeting benchmarks.
Because Harris Elementary serves only through fourth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and state testing data covers only grades three and four. No data on chronic absenteeism or discipline was available. The school’s program offerings were not reported, so a family interested in specific enrichment, special education, or language services would need to inquire directly with the school.
The housing context around Harris Elementary reflects the broader St. Charles market: home values run above the state average and close to the national figure, and rents are similarly elevated. Monthly mortgage costs outpace rents in the area, making homeownership a substantial commitment. The city has seen steady population growth in recent years, and the district’s schools serve a mix of older historic neighborhoods and newer subdivisions along the Interstate 70 corridor. The district itself has not had any major recent changes publicly reported.
For a family considering Harris Elementary, the picture is one of a stable, middle-to-upper-income elementary school in a historic suburban setting. Proficiency rates are moderate, with some room for improvement relative to county peers, and the school’s very low poverty rate suggests that most families are resourced. The lack of detail on special programs and student support services means a parent should plan to visit, speak with staff, and ask about how the school meets the needs of children who are not yet proficient, as well as those who may need enrichment. The school’s early-grade focus means a family will also need to plan for the transition to a middle school within the district after fourth grade.
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