Below Average
#1802 of 2,221 schools in MO
Ashland Elem. and Br.
Elementary School · St. Louis City · St. Louis, MO
A St. Louis City elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3921 N NEWSTEAD, St. Louis, MO 63115
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ashland Elem. and Br. score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ashland Elem. and Br. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,898
Median home value
$61,600
Median rent
$928/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
43.4%
Poverty rate
31.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickey Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| St Louis Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| North Side Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Lexington Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 227 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Louis City
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #38 of 63
- District spending per student
- $22,979NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ashland Elem. and Br. is listed in ST. LOUIS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ashland Elem. and Br.
Ashland Elem. and Br. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of St. Louis City, serving approximately 205 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,802 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ashland Elem. and Br.
What grades does Ashland Elem. and Br. serve?
Ashland Elem. and Br. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ashland Elem. and Br.?
Ashland Elem. and Br. has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland Elem. and Br.?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashland Elem. and Br. is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ashland Elem. and Br. rank in MO?
Ashland Elem. and Br. ranks #1,802 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Ashland Elem. and Br.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Ashland Elem. and Br. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Ashland Elem. and Br.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashland Elem. and Br. has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ashland Elem. and Br. a charter school?
No, Ashland Elem. and Br. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ashland Elem. and Br. a Title I school?
No, Ashland Elem. and Br. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ashland Elem. and Br.?
100.0% of students at Ashland Elem. and Br. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.1%
- Phone
- (314) 385-4767
- Area population (ZIP 63115)
- 14,252
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63115; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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