MOUNT HOPE ELEM.

www.fz.k12.mo.us

454 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mount Hope Elementary is a public school located in O’Fallon, Missouri, serving as part of the Fort Zumwalt School District. As a dedicated elementary institution, it focuses on providing a foundational education to students in the local community, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional growth, and a supportive learning environment. The school operates under the broader mission of the Fort Zumwalt district, which is well-regarded for its commitment to preparing students for future success through rigorous curriculum standards and community involvement.

The school is situated on Mount Hope Lane and benefits from the resources and organizational support of the Fort Zumwalt school system. Families and community members can access official updates, school calendars, staff directories, and academic policy information through the district’s website at [http://www.fz.k12.mo.us](http://www.fz.k12.mo.us). By maintaining high expectations for both students and faculty, Mount Hope Elementary strives to foster a collaborative educational culture that encourages student engagement and long-term academic achievement.

454

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOUNT HOPE ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	18
Black	40
Asian	8
Two or More	18

White
370 (81.5 %)
Black
40 (8.8 %)
Hispanic
18 (4.0 %)
Two or More
18 (4.0 %)
Asian
8 (1.8 %)

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:	FT. ZUMWALT R-II
Phone:	(636)272-2717
Website:	http://www.fz.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MOUNT HOPE ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MOUNT HOPE ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	217	47.8%
Male	237	52.2%

Elementary School K - 5th