Very Good
#548 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 25% in state
Buder Elem.
Elementary School · Ritenour · St. Ann, MO
A Ritenour elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10350 BALTIMORE, St. Ann, MO 63074
- Math 28% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buder Elem. score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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
100%
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 Buder 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,634/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Ann), 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
$51,351
Median home value
$119,500
Median rent
$1,005/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63074; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| Robert Drummond Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Iveland Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Christian Academy of Greater St LouisPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 98 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ritenour
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buder Elem. is listed in RITENOUR; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buder Elem.
Buder Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Ann, MO, part of Ritenour, serving approximately 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #548 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buder Elem.
What grades does Buder Elem. serve?
Buder Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Buder Elem.?
Buder Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buder Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Buder Elem. is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buder Elem. rank in MO?
Buder Elem. ranks #548 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Buder Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Buder Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Buder Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buder Elem. has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Buder Elem. a charter school?
No, Buder Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buder Elem. a Title I school?
No, Buder Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buder Elem.?
100.0% of students at Buder 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
- 438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (314) 493-6300
- Area population (ZIP 63074)
- 16,237
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 63074; 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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