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#193 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 9% in state

Clark Elem.

Elementary School · Webster Groves · St. Louis, MO

A Webster Groves elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9130 BIG BEND BLVD, St. Louis, MO 63119

  • Math 68% vs MO 47% (2025)
  • Reading 81% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.9% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+20.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+34.7 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$13,734

Students at Clark Elem. score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency68%(2025 MAP)
School
State
47%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency81%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2021, reaching 75% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2025
Math
68%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 35 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

4.9%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Clark 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High7,108/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mary Queen of Peace SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–80.7 mi288Compare →
Christ Comm Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–40.8 mi230Compare →
Queen of the Holy Rosary AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–80.8 mi48Compare →
Crestwood Elem.Enrollment path unverified5.2K–51.1 mi448Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Webster Groves

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 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

Clark Elem. is listed in WEBSTER GROVES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clark Elem.

Clark Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of Webster Groves, serving approximately 288 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #193 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clark Elem.

What grades does Clark Elem. serve?

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

How many students attend Clark Elem.?

Clark Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Clark Elem. is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clark Elem. rank in MO?

Clark Elem. ranks #193 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Clark Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Clark Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Clark Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clark Elem. has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clark Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Clark Elem. a Title I school?

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

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

4.9% of students at Clark 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
288
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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