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#548 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 25% in state

Buder Elem.

Elementary School · RITENOUR

10350 BALTIMORE, St. Ann, MO 63074

Enrollment

438

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#548 of 2,221

In St. Ann

#1 of 4

public schools

In district

#1 of 10

RITENOUR

Academic growth

8.4 / 10

Excellent

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7.5/10

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

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About Buder Elem.

Buder Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Ann, MO, part of RITENOUR. Buder Elem. serves approximately 438 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

Buder Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #548 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Buder Elem. show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares2.4 pts above district
  • This school 7.5 · Very Good
  • District avg 5.1
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.1% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.1% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-19.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.2 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$14,525
Chronic Absenteeism16.2%

Buder Elem. — Students at Buder Elem. score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 30.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 34.4% (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
43%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
23.7%
ELA
29.2%
2025
Math
28.1%
ELA
30.1%

* 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: 8.4/10.

How Buder Elem. Compares

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

Overall Score
7.5/10
75th percentile in MO
Academic
5.4/10
Average
Growth
8.4/10
Excellent
Environment
8.4/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
100%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
34 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
16.2%

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

10350 BALTIMORE, St. Ann, MO 63074

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Buder Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. TRADITIONAL SCH. (rated 7.0/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Maryland Heights), with a comparable rating. Another option is MARVIN ELEM. (rated 6.7/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), with a comparable rating. Additionally, IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Olivette), with a comparable rating. For more schools in St. Ann, see our St. Ann schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
HOECH MIDDLE St. Ann 0.5 mi 6.6
MARION ELEM. St. Louis 0.6 mi 4.6
ROBERT DRUMMOND ELEM. St. Ann 1.2 mi 5.6
IVELAND ELEM. St. Louis 1.3 mi 4.5
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF GREATER ST LOUIS St. Louis 1.5 mi 7.4
HOLMAN MIDDLE St. Ann 1.8 mi 7.0
PATTONVILLE Early CHol St. Louis 1.8 mi
MARVIN ELEM. St. Louis 1.5 mi 6.7
KRATZ ELEM. St. Louis 1.7 mi 3.9
RITENOUR EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR St. Louis 1.6 mi 3.5
RITENOUR SR. HIGH St. Louis 1.5 mi 2.8
MIRIAM ACADEMY St. Louis 2.2 mi 7.2
WYLAND ELEM. St. Louis 2.0 mi 3.6
HILLCREST SDA SCHOOL Olivette 2.4 mi 5.2
WILLOW BROOK ELEM. Creve Coeur 2.3 mi 5.0
TRADITIONAL SCH. Maryland Heights 2.0 mi 7.0
RITENOUR MIDDLE St. Louis 2.1 mi 6.3
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Olivette 2.7 mi 6.5
PATTONVILLE HEIGHTS MIDDLE Maryland Heights 2.2 mi 4.5
HOLMAN ELEMENTARY Berkeley 2.3 mi 5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63074 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$51,351

Median Home Value

$119,500

Median Rent

$1,005/mo

Population

16,237

College Educated

18.3%

Homeownership

54.8%

Avg Commute

23.8 min

Poverty Rate

12.8%

Median Age

34.8

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School Rating
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LAWSON ELEM. Florissant, MO 7.5
MCINTIRE ELEM. Fulton, MO 7.5
MORGAN CO. ELEM. Versailles, MO 7.5
MRH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Maplewood, MO 7.5
MURPHY ELEM. High Ridge, MO 7.5

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
40 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
21 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
438
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Free/Reduced Lunch
100.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.2%

District

RITENOUR
District Enrollment
6,414
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,525
District Rank
#1 of 10

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