Average
#1439 of 2,221 schools in MO
Ames Visual/perf. Arts
Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY
2900 HADLEY, St. Louis, MO 63107
Enrollment
154
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
154
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,439 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#85 of 193
public schools
In district
#19 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
School environment
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Ames Visual/perf. Arts
Elementary School in St. Louis · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ames Visual/perf. Arts
Ames Visual/perf. Arts is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST.
LOUIS CITY. Ames Visual/perf. Arts serves approximately 154 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
Ames Visual/perf. Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,439 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Ames Visual/perf.
Arts show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 154 students, Ames Visual/perf. Arts is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Ames Visual/perf. Arts sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
33% of students at Ames Visual/perf. Arts were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Ames Visual/perf. Arts — Students at Ames Visual/perf. Arts score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.8/10.
How Ames Visual/perf. Arts Compares
See how Ames Visual/perf. Arts performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2900 HADLEY, St. Louis, MO 63107
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ames Visual/perf. Arts may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST LOUIS LANG IMMERSION SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is OLD NORTH ACADEMY (rated 6.0/10, 0.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, ATLAS ELEMENTARY (rated 5.9/10, 1.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| OLD NORTH ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.1 mi | 6.0 |
| HOGAN ST REGIONAL YOUTH CTR. St. Louis | 0.5 mi | — |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 4.9 |
| HENRY ELEM. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 4.7 |
| KIPP INSPIRE ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| ELIAS MICHAEL ELEM. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 3.3 |
| GATEWAY ELEM. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 4.0 |
| GATEWAY MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 3.8 |
| MUHAMMAD ISLAMIC ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.2 mi | — |
| JANAN ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.2 mi | — |
| CARR LANE VPA MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 4.8 |
| CONFLUENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 4.4 |
| COLUMBIA ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR. St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 4.5 |
| KIPP ST. LOUIS HIGH St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 3.4 |
| ST LOUIS LANG IMMERSION SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| BRYAN HILL ELEM. St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 4.7 |
| VASHON HIGH St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 3.2 |
| BEAUMONT CTE HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 2.4 |
| ATLAS ELEMENTARY St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Lovejoy Technology Academy Lovejoy | 1.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63107 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,522
Median Home Value
$57,100
Median Rent
$839/mo
Population
9,082
College Educated
13.2%
Homeownership
43.1%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
21.5%
Median Age
43.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BUNKER ELEM. Bunker, MO | 5.7 |
| EUGENE FIELD ELEM. Hannibal, MO | 5.7 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM St. Louis, MO | 5.7 |
| GRACE CHAPEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis, MO | 5.7 |
| HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Hannibal, MO | 5.7 |
| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN Washington, MO | 5.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ames Visual/perf. Arts
What grades does Ames Visual/perf. Arts serve?
Ames Visual/perf. Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ames Visual/perf. Arts?
Ames Visual/perf. Arts has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ames Visual/perf. Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Ames Visual/perf. Arts is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ames Visual/perf. Arts rank in MO?
Ames Visual/perf. Arts ranks #1,439 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Ames Visual/perf. Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Ames Visual/perf. Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ames Visual/perf. Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ames Visual/perf. Arts has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ames Visual/perf. Arts a charter school?
No, Ames Visual/perf. Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ames Visual/perf. Arts a Title I school?
No, Ames Visual/perf. Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ames Visual/perf. Arts?
100.0% of students at Ames Visual/perf. Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 154
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (314) 241-7165
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #19 of 63
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