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#2000 of 2,221 schools in MO

Cole Elem.

Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY

3935 ENRIGHT AVE, St. Louis, MO 63108

Enrollment

345

Student-Teacher

15.7:1

Score

4.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#2,000 of 2,221

In St. Louis

#149 of 193

public schools

In district

#49 of 63

ST. LOUIS CITY

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Cole Elem.

4.1/10

Elementary School in St. Louis · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Cole Elem.

Cole Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.

Cole Elem. serves approximately 345 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Cole Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,000 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Cole Elem. show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.2 pts below district
  • This school 4.1 · Below Average
  • District avg 5.3
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

45% of students at Cole Elem. were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,979
Chronic Absenteeism45.2%

Cole Elem. — Students at Cole Elem. score 2% proficient, which is below 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 EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 10.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 15.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2012
Math
9%
ELA
14%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
2.5%
ELA
7.5%
2019
Math
2.5%
ELA
7.5%
2020*
Math
2.5%
ELA
2.5%
2021*
Math
2.5%
ELA
2.5%
2022
Math
2.5%
ELA
2.5%

* 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: 5.4/10.

How Cole Elem. Compares

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

Overall Score
4.1/10
10th percentile in MO
Academic
1.4/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
5.4/10
Average
Environment
5.0/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
100%
Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
22 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
45.2%

Location

3935 ENRIGHT AVE, St. Louis, MO 63108

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cole Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE BIOME (rated 7.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is STIX EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. (rated 6.1/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM (rated 5.7/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
GRISCOM JUVENILE DETENTION CTR St. Louis 0.2 mi
CARDINAL RITTER COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis 0.2 mi 6.2
LOYOLA ACADEMY OF ST LOUIS St. Louis 0.2 mi 7.4
MAP ST. LOUIS St. Louis 0.3 mi 6.9
METRO HIGH St. Louis 0.4 mi 8.8
GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGH St. Louis 0.5 mi 5.8
GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE St. Louis 0.5 mi 4.7
NORTH SIDE COMMUNITY-GRAND CTR St. Louis 0.6 mi
MILLER CAREER ACADEMY St. Louis 0.6 mi 4.1
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM St. Louis 0.7 mi 5.7
SUMNER HIGH St. Louis 1.0 mi 3.5
ROSATI-KAIN HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis 0.8 mi 7.0
THE BIOME St. Louis 0.9 mi 7.6
VASHON HIGH St. Louis 0.9 mi 3.2
GATEWAY/HUBERT WHEELER SCHOOL St. Louis 1.3 mi
COLUMBIA ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR. St. Louis 1.2 mi 4.5
STIX EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. St. Louis 1.3 mi 6.1
BEAUMONT CTE HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis 1.5 mi 2.4
WASHINGTON MONTESSORI St. Louis 1.4 mi 5.3
ACAD OF ENTRE STDY@LOUVERTURE St. Louis 1.6 mi 5.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63108 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,933

Median Home Value

$337,300

Median Rent

$1,140/mo

Population

20,692

College Educated

63.7%

Homeownership

26.8%

Avg Commute

18.9 min

Poverty Rate

22.6%

Median Age

33.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
EUGENE FIELD ELEM. Poplar Bluff, MO 4.1
GRADEN ELEM. Parkville, MO 4.1
GRANNEMANN ELEM. St. Louis, MO 4.1
KORTE ELEM. Independence, MO 4.1
PLEASANT HILL ELEM. Pleasant Hill, MO 4.1
SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM. Independence, MO 4.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cole Elem.

What grades does Cole Elem. serve?

Cole Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Cole Elem.?

Cole Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Cole Elem. is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cole Elem. rank in MO?

Cole Elem. ranks #2,000 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Cole Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Cole Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Cole Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cole Elem. has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cole Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Cole Elem. a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Cole 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
65 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
45 Some Transit
Bike Score
58 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
345
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Free/Reduced Lunch
100.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
St. Louis city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.2%

District

ST. LOUIS CITY
District Enrollment
18,284
Schools in District
68
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,979
District Rank
#49 of 63

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