Average
#1476 of 2,221 schools in MO
Earl Nance Sr. Elem.
Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY
8959 RIVERVIEW BLVD, St. Louis, MO 63147
Enrollment
326
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
326
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,476 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#91 of 193
public schools
In district
#23 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
School environment
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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Earl Nance Sr. Elem.
Elementary School in St. Louis · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Earl Nance Sr. Elem.
Earl Nance Sr. Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST.
LOUIS CITY. Earl Nance Sr. Elem. serves approximately 326 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio.
Earl Nance Sr. Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,476 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Earl Nance Sr.
Elem. show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Earl Nance Sr. Elem. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
33% of students at Earl Nance Sr. 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
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Earl Nance Sr. Elem. — Students at Earl Nance Sr. Elem. score 10% proficient, which is below 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 EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 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: 6.4/10.
How Earl Nance Sr. Elem. Compares
See how Earl Nance Sr. 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
8959 RIVERVIEW BLVD, St. Louis, MO 63147
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Earl Nance Sr. Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FAIRVIEW PRIMARY (rated 7.3/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Jennings), which scores notably higher. Another option is RIVER ROADS LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, GRACE CHAPEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 2.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RIVER ROADS LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| NORTHVIEW ELEM. Jennings | 0.8 mi | 4.1 |
| DANFORTH ELEM. St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 3.3 |
| HERZOG ELEM. St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 3.6 |
| JENNINGS HIGH Jennings | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| EARLY CHILD. EDUCATION St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 3.2 |
| ROSE JOHNSON JENNINGS JR. HIGH Jennings | 1.0 mi | 3.1 |
| R. G. CENTRAL MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 3.4 |
| ASPIRE ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 5.1 |
| MEADOWS ELEM. St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 4.5 |
| ST LOUIS UNIFIED SCHOOL OF SDA St. Louis | 1.7 mi | — |
| FAIRVIEW PRIMARY Jennings | 1.6 mi | 7.3 |
| GIBSON ELEM. St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 3.7 |
| FAIRVIEW INTERMEDIATE Jennings | 1.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Westview Middle School St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 4.7 |
| WALBRIDGE ELEM. COMMUNITY ED. St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 5.3 |
| KENNETH C. HANRAHAN ELEM. Jennings | 1.6 mi | 4.7 |
| GRACE CHAPEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.1 mi | 5.7 |
| WOODLAND ELEM. Jennings | 1.7 mi | 3.2 |
| KOCH ELEM. St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 3.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63147 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$39,119
Median Home Value
$70,300
Median Rent
$926/mo
Population
8,229
College Educated
11.9%
Homeownership
56%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
35.3%
Median Age
46.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL O'Fallon, MO | 5.6 |
| ASSUMPTION PARISH SCHOOL St. Louis, MO | 5.6 |
| BERKELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Berkeley, MO | 5.6 |
| BLOOMSDALE ELEM. Bloomsdale, MO | 5.6 |
| BUTCHER-GREENE ELEM. Grandview, MO | 5.6 |
| CABOOL ELEM. Cabool, MO | 5.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Earl Nance Sr. Elem.
What grades does Earl Nance Sr. Elem. serve?
Earl Nance Sr. Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Earl Nance Sr. Elem.?
Earl Nance Sr. Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl Nance Sr. Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl Nance Sr. 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 Earl Nance Sr. Elem. rank in MO?
Earl Nance Sr. Elem. ranks #1,476 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Earl Nance Sr. Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Earl Nance Sr. Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Earl Nance Sr. Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Earl Nance Sr. Elem. has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Earl Nance Sr. Elem. a charter school?
No, Earl Nance Sr. Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Earl Nance Sr. Elem. a Title I school?
No, Earl Nance Sr. Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Earl Nance Sr. Elem.?
100.0% of students at Earl Nance Sr. 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (314) 867-0634
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #23 of 63
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