Very Good
#371 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 17% in state
Bayless Elementary
Elementary School · Bayless · St. Louis, MO
An elementary school in St. Louis, MO where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4531 WEBER RD, St. Louis, MO 63123
- Math 52% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bayless Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 52% in 2025.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bayless Elementary 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$74,187
Median home value
$205,300
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| St Mark SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Bierbaum Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Gateway Science Acad-south EleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 414 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Bayless
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,222NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bayless Elementary is listed in BAYLESS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bayless Elementary
Bayless Elementary is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of Bayless, serving approximately 858 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bayless Elementary
What grades does Bayless Elementary serve?
Bayless Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bayless Elementary?
Bayless Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 858 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayless Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayless Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bayless Elementary rank in MO?
Bayless Elementary ranks #371 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Bayless Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bayless Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Bayless Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bayless Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Bayless Elementary a charter school?
No, Bayless Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bayless Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bayless Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bayless Elementary?
52.2% of students at Bayless Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 858
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (314) 256-8620
- Area population (ZIP 63123)
- 49,826
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 63123; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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