Very Good
#738 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 33% in state
Blades Elem.
Elementary School · MEHLVILLE R-IX
5140 PATTERSON RD, St. Louis, MO 63129
Enrollment
433
Student-Teacher
18:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
433
Student-Teacher
18:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#738 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#44 of 193
public schools
In district
#9 of 18
MEHLVILLE R-IX
Academic growth
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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About Blades Elem.
Blades Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of MEHLVILLE R-IX. Blades Elem. serves approximately 433 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 18:1 student-teacher ratio.
Blades Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #738 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Blades Elem. show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- District avg 7.2
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Blades Elem. — Students at Blades Elem. score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
27.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 40 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: 9.4/10.
How Blades Elem. Compares
See how Blades Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
5140 PATTERSON RD, St. Louis, MO 63129
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Blades Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MOSAIC ELEMENTARY (rated 8.5/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BEASLEY ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ABIDING SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST MARGARET MARY ALACOQUE SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.3 mi | 5.1 |
| OAKVILLE ELEM. St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 7.6 |
| BERNARD MIDDLE St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| OAKVILLE SR. HIGH St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 5.1 |
| ABIDING SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 8.1 |
| ASSUMPTION PARISH SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 5.6 |
| MARGARET BUERKLE MIDDLE St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 5.1 |
| MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.3 mi | 6.9 |
| At Home Academy St. Louis | 2.4 mi | — |
| WOHLWEND ELEM. St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 7.1 |
| OAKVILLE MIDDLE St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 8.1 |
| TRAUTWEIN ELEM. St. Louis | 2.1 mi | 6.9 |
| MOSAIC ELEMENTARY St. Louis | 2.5 mi | 8.5 |
| WASHINGTON MIDDLE St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 8.5 |
| POINT ELEM. St. Louis | 3.0 mi | 7.8 |
| ST SIMON THE APOSTLE St. Louis | 3.0 mi | 6.3 |
| QUEEN OF ALL SAINTS SCHOOL St. Louis | 3.1 mi | 6.6 |
| BEASLEY ELEM. St. Louis | 2.6 mi | 8.5 |
| GREEN PARK LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 3.2 mi | 5.5 |
| JOHN CARY EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. St. Louis | 2.6 mi | 3.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63129 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$91,920
Median Home Value
$278,800
Median Rent
$1,087/mo
Population
51,356
College Educated
41.9%
Homeownership
78.4%
Avg Commute
26.4 min
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Median Age
45
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CECIL FLOYD ELEM. Joplin, MO | 7.1 |
| COLD WATER ELEM. Florissant, MO | 7.1 |
| DANIEL BOONE ELEM. Wentzville, MO | 7.1 |
| LAFAYETTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY St. Louis, MO | 7.1 |
| LEWIS CLARK ELEM. St. Peters, MO | 7.1 |
| MCKELVEY INTERMEDIATE Maryland Heights, MO | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Blades Elem.
What grades does Blades Elem. serve?
Blades Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Blades Elem.?
Blades Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blades Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Blades Elem. is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blades Elem. rank in MO?
Blades Elem. ranks #738 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Blades Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Blades Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Blades Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blades Elem. has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Blades Elem. a charter school?
No, Blades Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blades Elem. a Title I school?
No, Blades Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blades Elem.?
27.7% of students at Blades Elem. 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 27.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (314) 467-7300
Resources & Links
District
MEHLVILLE R-IX- District Enrollment
- 10,162
- Schools in District
- 19
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,165
- District Rank
- #9 of 18
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