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#1476 of 2,221 schools in MO
Earl Nance Sr. Elem.
Elementary School · St. Louis City · St. Louis, MO
A St. Louis City elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8959 RIVERVIEW BLVD, St. Louis, MO 63147
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Earl Nance Sr. Elem. score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Earl Nance Sr. 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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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
$39,119
Median home value
$70,300
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
56%
Poverty rate
35.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Roads Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Northview Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Herzog Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Danforth Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 255 | Compare → |
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.
St. Louis City
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #23 of 63
- District spending per student
- $22,979NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Earl Nance Sr. Elem. is listed in ST. LOUIS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Earl Nance Sr. Elem.
Earl Nance Sr. Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of St.
Louis City, serving approximately 326 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,476 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (314) 867-0634
- Area population (ZIP 63147)
- 8,229
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 63147; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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