Excellent
#221 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 10% in state
Buder Elem.
Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY
5319 LANSDOWNE AVE, St. Louis, MO 63109
Enrollment
383
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
383
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#221 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#16 of 193
public schools
In district
#4 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
School environment
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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Buder Elem.
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About Buder Elem.
Buder Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.
Buder Elem. serves approximately 383 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Buder Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Buder Elem. show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.3 · Excellent
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Buder Elem. — Students at Buder Elem. score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 33 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: 9.0/10.
How Buder Elem. Compares
See how Buder 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
5319 LANSDOWNE AVE, St. Louis, MO 63109
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Buder Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN (rated 7.9/10, 1.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is MASON ELEM. (rated 7.8/10, 1.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, BETTY WHEELER CLASSICAL JR. AC (rated 7.4/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63109 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,563
Median Home Value
$244,900
Median Rent
$929/mo
Population
25,743
College Educated
51.5%
Homeownership
63%
Avg Commute
24.3 min
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Median Age
41.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA ELEM. California, MO | 8.3 |
| FORDLAND ELEM. Fordland, MO | 8.3 |
| HOUSTON ELEM. Houston, MO | 8.3 |
| MARIONVILLE ELEM Marionville, MO | 8.3 |
| PALMYRA ELEM. Palmyra, MO | 8.3 |
| PARIS ELEM. Paris, MO | 8.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Buder Elem.
What grades does Buder Elem. serve?
Buder Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Buder Elem.?
Buder Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buder Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Buder Elem. is 14.2:1. 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 #221 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Buder Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Buder Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (314) 352-4343
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #4 of 63
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