Excellent
#164 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 7% in state
Bristol Elem.
Elementary School · Webster Groves · St. Louis, MO
A Webster Groves elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20 GRAY AVE, St. Louis, MO 63119
- Math 72% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bristol Elem. score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 77% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bristol Elem. 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$103,287
Median home value
$330,800
Median rent
$1,275/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Great Circle Edgewood Children's CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | 1–12 | 0.5 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Holy Redeemer SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Miriam SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 95 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Webster Groves
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,734NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bristol Elem. is listed in WEBSTER GROVES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bristol Elem.
Bristol Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of Webster Groves, serving approximately 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (314) 963-6433
- Area population (ZIP 63119)
- 34,574
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 63119; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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