BLACKHURST ELEMENTARY

2000 Elm Street
ST. CHARLES, MO 63301

www.stcharles.k12.mo.us/blackhurst

236 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Blackhurst Elementary is a public school located in St. Charles, Missouri, serving students within the City of St. Charles School District. Situated on Elm Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment tailored to the developmental needs of young learners. As part of the St. Charles district, the school focuses on a curriculum aligned with state standards, aiming to provide a foundational education that balances core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with social-emotional growth.

Beyond academics, Blackhurst Elementary is known for fostering a collaborative culture that encourages partnership between educators, families, and students. The school provides various resources and programs designed to engage children in their early formative years, aiming to build a strong educational path toward middle and high school. By leveraging the tools and oversight of the City of St. Charles School District, Blackhurst strives to create a safe, structured, and enriching environment that prepares its diverse student body for future success.

236

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLACKHURST ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	52
Black	35
Asian	2
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
124 (52.5 %)
Hispanic
52 (22.0 %)
Black
35 (14.8 %)
Two or More
22 (9.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	ST. CHARLES R-VI
Phone:	(636)443-4500
Website:	http://www.stcharles.k12.mo.us/blackhurst
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 37

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 42