Needs Improvement
#2170 of 2,221 schools in MO
Elias Michael Elem.
Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY
2 GATEWAY DR, St. Louis, MO 63106
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Score
3.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Score
3.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#2,170 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#183 of 193
public schools
In district
#61 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
School environment
7.9 / 10
Very Good
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About Elias Michael Elem.
Elias Michael Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.
Elias Michael Elem. serves approximately 47 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Elias Michael Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,170 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Elias Michael Elem. show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.3 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 47 students, Elias Michael Elem. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.2:1 students to teachers, Elias Michael Elem. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
51% of students at Elias Michael 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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Elias Michael Elem. — Students at Elias Michael 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
↓ DecliningAverage 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: 2.0/10.
How Elias Michael Elem. Compares
See how Elias Michael Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2 GATEWAY DR, St. Louis, MO 63106
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Elias Michael Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST LOUIS LANG IMMERSION SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is OLD NORTH ACADEMY (rated 6.0/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ATLAS ELEMENTARY (rated 5.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GATEWAY ELEM. St. Louis | 0.0 mi | 4.0 |
| GATEWAY MIDDLE St. Louis | 0.1 mi | 3.8 |
| KIPP INSPIRE ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.1 mi | 5.6 |
| CARR LANE VPA MIDDLE St. Louis | 0.2 mi | 4.8 |
| KIPP ST. LOUIS HIGH St. Louis | 0.4 mi | 3.4 |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. St. Louis | 0.4 mi | 4.9 |
| ST LOUIS LANG IMMERSION SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| HOGAN ST REGIONAL YOUTH CTR. St. Louis | 0.6 mi | — |
| VASHON HIGH St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 3.2 |
| CONFLUENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 4.4 |
| COLUMBIA ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR. St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| GATEWAY/HUBERT WHEELER SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.9 mi | — |
| ATLAS ELEMENTARY St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 5.9 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| MILLER CAREER ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 4.1 |
| AMES VISUAL/PERF. ARTS St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| OLD NORTH ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 6.0 |
| MUHAMMAD ISLAMIC ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.3 mi | — |
| JANAN ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.3 mi | — |
| HENRY ELEM. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 4.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63106 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$21,475
Median Home Value
$186,700
Median Rent
$739/mo
Population
7,742
College Educated
19.9%
Homeownership
11.9%
Poverty Rate
41%
Median Age
31.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| PLEASANT VALLEY AMISH SCHOOL Seymour, MO | 3.1 |
| SOUTHVIEW Crestwood, MO | 3.5 |
| DEER CREEK AMISH SCHOOL Seymour, MO | 2.5 |
| MIRABILE ELEM. Polo, MO | 4.1 |
| ROCKY RIDGE AMISH SCHOOL Seymour, MO | 2.4 |
| CAINSVILLE ELEM. Cainsville, MO | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Elias Michael Elem.
What grades does Elias Michael Elem. serve?
Elias Michael Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Elias Michael Elem.?
Elias Michael Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elias Michael Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Elias Michael Elem. is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elias Michael Elem. rank in MO?
Elias Michael Elem. ranks #2,170 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Elias Michael Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Elias Michael Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Elias Michael Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elias Michael Elem. has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elias Michael Elem. a charter school?
No, Elias Michael Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elias Michael Elem. a Title I school?
No, Elias Michael Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elias Michael Elem.?
100.0% of students at Elias Michael 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.1%
- Phone
- (314) 241-0993
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #61 of 63
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