PROGRESS SOUTH ELEM.

www.fz.k12.mo.us

678 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Progress South Elementary School is a public school located in St. Peters, Missouri, serving students within the Fort Zumwalt School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the faculty and staff work collaboratively with families to ensure that each child receives a well-rounded education tailored to their developmental needs.

As part of the Fort Zumwalt community, Progress South benefits from the district’s comprehensive resources, including a robust curriculum, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and a strong emphasis on integrating technology into the classroom. The school maintains a strong sense of community pride, encouraging active parent involvement and hosting various events that connect the school with the surrounding St. Peters neighborhood. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a nurturing atmosphere, Progress South strives to empower students to reach their full potential.

678

Total Students

54.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PROGRESS SOUTH ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	532
Hispanic	28
Black	50
Asian	34
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
532 (78.5 %)
Black
50 (7.4 %)
Asian
34 (5.0 %)
Two or More
31 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
28 (4.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)272-2721
Website:	http://www.fz.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	678
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 109

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 145