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#1926 of 2,221 schools in MO

Froebel Elem.

Elementary School · St. Louis City · St. Louis, MO

A St. Louis City elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3709 NEBRASKA AVE, St. Louis, MO 63118

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 3% proficient (2022)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.23 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 & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$22,979
Chronic Absenteeism48.3%

Students at Froebel Elem. score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2010
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Froebel 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 77Very Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • 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

$57,268

Median home value

$210,900

Median rent

$952/mo

College educated

37.7%

Homeownership

44%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Momentum Acad Gravois ParkCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–80.3 mi135Compare →
Monroe Elem.Enrollment path unverified4.5PK–60.5 mi212Compare →
Meramec Elem.Enrollment path unverified5.7PK–50.6 mi187Compare →
South CityCharter · enrollment unverified4.4PK–80.6 mi782Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

St. Louis City

Schools in district
68
Rank in district
#46 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

Froebel Elem. is listed in ST. LOUIS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Froebel Elem.

Froebel Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of St. Louis City, serving approximately 149 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,926 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Froebel Elem.

What grades does Froebel Elem. serve?

Froebel Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Froebel Elem.?

Froebel Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Froebel Elem. is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Froebel Elem. rank in MO?

Froebel Elem. ranks #1,926 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Froebel Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Froebel Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Froebel Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Froebel Elem. has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Froebel Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Froebel Elem. a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Froebel 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 – 5th
Enrollment
149
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
St. Louis city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.3%
Area population (ZIP 63118)
25,645
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
35.2
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 63118; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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