TOWNSEND ELEM.

371 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

371

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TOWNSEND ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	5
Black	355
Asian	1
Two or More	4

Black
355 (95.7 %)
White
6 (1.6 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.3 %)
Two or More
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HAZELWOOD
Phone:	(314)953-4800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 66