TOWNSEND ELEM.
TOWNSEND ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HAZELWOOD school district, located in FLORISSANT, MO with about 339 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 27 teachers, TOWNSEND ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Townsend Elementary School is a public school located in Florissant, Missouri, serving students within the Hazelwood School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in grades Pre-K through 5, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As part of a large suburban district, Townsend aims to foster a supportive learning community that emphasizes student growth, social-emotional development, and preparation for middle school.
The school is situated in a residential area of North St. Louis County and typically follows the curriculum standards set by the state of Missouri. Like many schools in the Hazelwood district, Townsend Elementary often incorporates extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives to engage families and enhance the student experience. For the most current information regarding specific programs, test scores, or enrollment details, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official Hazelwood School District website or contact the school’s main office directly.
For more information, contact TOWNSEND ELEM. at (314) 953-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FLORISSANT, MO 63033-5040
(314) 953-4800
TOWNSEND ELEM. is a public Title I school in FLORISSANT, MO with about 339 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HAZELWOOD
- Total Students:
- 339
- Teachers:
- 27.14
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 339 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TOWNSEND ELEM. is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 97.1%
- White
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.