Below Average
#1802 of 2,221 schools in MO
Ashland Elem. and Br.
Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY
3921 N NEWSTEAD, St. Louis, MO 63115
Enrollment
205
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
205
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,802 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#121 of 193
public schools
In district
#38 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
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Ashland Elem. and Br.
Elementary School in St. Louis · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ashland Elem. and Br.
Ashland Elem. and Br. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.
Ashland Elem. and Br. serves approximately 205 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Ashland Elem. and Br. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,802 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Ashland Elem. and Br. show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Ashland Elem. and Br. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
56% of students at Ashland Elem. and Br. 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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Ashland Elem. and Br. — Students at Ashland Elem. and Br. score 2% 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: 6.7/10.
How Ashland Elem. and Br. Compares
See how Ashland Elem. and Br. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
3921 N NEWSTEAD, St. Louis, MO 63115
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ashland Elem. and Br. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE BIOME (rated 7.6/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is North Side Community School (rated 6.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WALBRIDGE ELEM. COMMUNITY ED. (rated 5.3/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| YEATMAN-LIDDELL MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 3.6 |
| ST LOUIS CATHOLIC ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 5.1 |
| HICKEY ELEM. St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 4.3 |
| SUMNER HIGH St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 3.5 |
| BEAUMONT CTE HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 2.4 |
| North Side Community School St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| LEXINGTON ELEM. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 3.9 |
| BRYAN HILL ELEM. St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 4.7 |
| JANAN ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.4 mi | — |
| MUHAMMAD ISLAMIC ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.4 mi | — |
| COLUMBIA ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR. St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 4.5 |
| ASPIRE ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 5.1 |
| WALBRIDGE ELEM. COMMUNITY ED. St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 5.3 |
| COLE ELEM. St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 4.1 |
| GRISCOM JUVENILE DETENTION CTR St. Louis | 1.9 mi | — |
| VASHON HIGH St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 3.2 |
| WASHINGTON MONTESSORI St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 5.3 |
| CARDINAL RITTER COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 6.2 |
| LOYOLA ACADEMY OF ST LOUIS St. Louis | 2.1 mi | 7.4 |
| THE BIOME St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63115 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$31,898
Median Home Value
$61,600
Median Rent
$928/mo
Population
14,252
College Educated
14.2%
Homeownership
43.4%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
31.3%
Median Age
43.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| A. D. STOWELL ELEM. Hannibal, MO | 4.8 |
| LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY Independence, MO | 4.8 |
| OAK RIDGE ELEM. Oak Ridge, MO | 4.8 |
| PEABODY ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.8 |
| PLATO ELEM. Plato, MO | 4.8 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Joseph, MO | 4.8 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.1%
- Phone
- (314) 385-4767
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #38 of 63
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