DUCHESNE ELEM.
DUCHESNE ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II school district, located in FLORISSANT, MO with about 259 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, DUCHESNE ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Duchesne Elementary School is a public school located in Florissant, Missouri, serving as part of the Ferguson-Florissant School District. Situated on South Florissant Road, the school serves a diverse community in North St. Louis County, focusing on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. The school is known for being part of a district that emphasizes student development, equity, and the implementation of various academic programs designed to prepare children for their middle school transition.
The facility at 100 S. Florissant Rd. functions as a neighborhood hub, fostering a learning environment that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. Like other schools within the Ferguson-Florissant district, Duchesne Elementary utilizes a structured curriculum aligned with state standards, often integrating technology and social-emotional learning to support the holistic growth of its students. The school remains a key component of the local educational landscape in Florissant, dedicated to nurturing academic achievement and personal character in its diverse student body.
For more information, contact DUCHESNE ELEM. at (314) 831-1911 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FLORISSANT, MO 63031-6714
(314) 831-1911
DUCHESNE ELEM. is a public Title I school in FLORISSANT, MO with about 259 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II
- Total Students:
- 259
- Teachers:
- 18.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 259 students
- Black or African American
- 58.3%
- White
- 31.3%
- Two or more races
- 8.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.