The top reported proficiency rate is 70% in English language arts. The lowest is 52% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Becky-david Elem.
Becky-David Elementary serves students in preschool through fifth grade and is one of the elementary schools in the Francis Howell R-III school district in St. Charles, Missouri. The school sits in St. Charles County, a suburban area northwest of St. Louis, and its students feed into the district’s middle and high schools. St. Charles itself is a city with a historic downtown along the Missouri River, a mix of older neighborhoods and newer suburban development, and a population that has grown steadily in recent years. The area is car-dependent outside the walkable historic core, and housing costs in the school’s ZIP code are above the state average, reflecting the broader county’s desirability.
The student body at Becky-David is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Asian, Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch is relatively low, which aligns with the area’s overall economic profile. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and serves a single attendance zone within the Francis Howell district.
On state assessments, Becky-David’s students perform well above the average for the county’s districts across the tested subjects and grades. In English language arts, proficiency rates are solid in third grade and remain above the district and county medians through fifth grade. Math proficiency is strongest in third grade and tapers somewhat in fourth and fifth grades, though it stays above the county median. Science, which is tested only in fifth grade, shows a lower proficiency rate, a pattern that is common in elementary schools where science instruction receives less emphasis than literacy and math. A parent may want to ask the school about how science is integrated into the curriculum across all grades.
Because Becky-David serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate, and state testing data is reported only for grades three through five. The school’s overall academic performance places it among the stronger elementary schools in St. Charles County based on the proficiency data available.
The Francis Howell district has seen several notable policy changes recently. In 2024, voters approved a bond issue that funds capital improvements and safety upgrades across district schools, which will affect facilities at Becky-David over time. The same year, the school board voted to restore abstinence-only sex education and approved a policy restricting classroom displays to official U.S., Missouri, and district flags, which changed the school culture and curriculum landscape. In 2023, the district removed several books from library shelves following complaints. These are lasting decisions that families may want to understand when considering the school environment.
The housing market in the area is competitive, with home values above the state median and rents that stretch household budgets somewhat, though the area remains more affordable than the national average. Commute times to St. Louis are moderate, and the area’s growth has been steady, with continued residential and commercial development along the Interstate 70 corridor.
Overall, Becky-David Elementary offers a strong academic foundation in a suburban setting with a relatively affluent student population. Its proficiency rates in reading and math are a clear strength, and the school benefits from the resources of a larger district that recently secured funding for facility upgrades. The policy changes at the district level are the most notable recent shifts, and they may be the deciding factor for families who place a high priority on curriculum content or classroom environment. Families who want more detail on how the school approaches science instruction or supports students as they move toward middle school would do well to ask those questions directly.
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