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#164 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 7% in state

Bristol Elem.

Elementary School · WEBSTER GROVES

20 GRAY AVE, St. Louis, MO 63119

Enrollment

393

Student-Teacher

14.6:1

Score

8.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#164 of 2,221

In St. Louis

#12 of 193

public schools

In district

#4 of 9

WEBSTER GROVES

Academic performance

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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Bristol Elem.

8.5/10

Elementary School in St. Louis · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Bristol Elem.

Bristol Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of WEBSTER GROVES. Bristol Elem. serves approximately 393 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

Bristol Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Bristol Elem. show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 8.5 · Excellent
  • District avg 8.1
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72.4% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.3% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+24.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+35 pts
Overall Proficiency77% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+16.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,734
Chronic Absenteeism9.2%

Bristol Elem. — Students at Bristol Elem. score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

5.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 68.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 78.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.7% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
68%
ELA
78%
2024
Math
70.4%
ELA
79%
2025
Math
72.4%
ELA
81.3%

* 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: 8.2/10.

How Bristol Elem. Compares

See how Bristol Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.5/10
93th percentile in MO
Academic
9.7/10
Excellent
Growth
8.2/10
Excellent
Environment
7.5/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
6%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
27 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
9.2%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

20 GRAY AVE, St. Louis, MO 63119

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bristol Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. AVERY ELEM. (rated 9.5/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is MCGRATH ELEM. (rated 9.3/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Brentwood), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, EDGAR ROAD ELEM. (rated 8.8/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER St. Louis 0.1 mi 2.9
FAITH ACADEMY St. Louis 0.2 mi
GREAT CIRCLE EDGEWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTER St. Louis 0.5 mi 7.1
HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL Webster Groves 0.6 mi 4.7
WEBSTER GROVES HIGH St. Louis 0.7 mi 8.2
MIRIAM SCHOOL Webster Groves 0.8 mi 8.2
HIXSON MIDDLE St. Louis 0.9 mi 8.6
DR. HENRY GIVENS JR. ELEM. St. Louis 0.9 mi 5.3
THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF ST LOUIS St. Louis 1.0 mi 6.6
MARY QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL Webster Groves 1.0 mi 5.3
CLARK ELEM. St. Louis 1.3 mi 8.4
AVERY ELEM. St. Louis 1.2 mi 9.5
HUDSON ELEM. St. Louis 1.4 mi 8.1
EDGAR ROAD ELEM. St. Louis 1.6 mi 8.8
ST MARY MAGDALEN SCHOOL Brentwood 1.6 mi 6.5
NORTH GLENDALE ELEM. Kirkwood 1.5 mi 5.7
MCGRATH ELEM. Brentwood 1.8 mi 9.3
BRENTWOOD EARLY CHILDHD CENTER Brentwood 1.8 mi 5.3
KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR. Kirkwood 1.6 mi 3.9
THE COLLEGE SCHOOL St. Louis 1.5 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63119 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$103,287

Median Home Value

$330,800

Median Rent

$1,275/mo

Population

34,574

College Educated

64.4%

Homeownership

71%

Avg Commute

20 min

Poverty Rate

5%

Median Age

40.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
ALMA SCHRADER ELEM. Cape Girardeau, MO 8.5
BEASLEY ELEM. St. Louis, MO 8.5
BELLERIVE ELEM. Creve Coeur, MO 8.5
BLAIR OAKS ELEM. Jefferson City, MO 8.5
CARTERVILLE ELEM. Carterville, MO 8.5
ELLISVILLE ELEM. Ellisville, MO 8.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bristol Elem.

What grades does Bristol Elem. serve?

Bristol Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Bristol Elem.?

Bristol Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristol Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Bristol Elem. is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bristol Elem. rank in MO?

Bristol Elem. ranks #164 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Bristol Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Bristol Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Bristol Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bristol Elem. has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bristol Elem. a charter school?

No, Bristol Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bristol Elem. a Title I school?

No, Bristol Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bristol Elem.?

5.9% of students at Bristol 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
79 Very Walkable
Transit Score
19 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
393
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Free/Reduced Lunch
5.9%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.2%

District

WEBSTER GROVES
District Enrollment
4,366
Schools in District
9
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,734
District Rank
#4 of 9

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