Below Average
#1926 of 2,221 schools in MO
Froebel Elem.
Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY
3709 NEBRASKA AVE, St. Louis, MO 63118
Enrollment
149
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
149
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,926 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#143 of 193
public schools
In district
#46 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
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Froebel Elem.
Elementary School in St. Louis · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Froebel Elem.
Froebel Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.
Froebel Elem. serves approximately 149 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Froebel Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,926 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Froebel Elem. show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 149 students, Froebel 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.
48% of students at Froebel 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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Froebel Elem. — Students at Froebel Elem. score 2% 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: 5.9/10.
How Froebel Elem. Compares
See how Froebel Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
3709 NEBRASKA AVE, St. Louis, MO 63118
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Froebel Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST CECILIA SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MOMENTUM ACAD GRAVOIS PARK (rated 5.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MANN ELEM. (rated 5.8/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MOMENTUM ACAD GRAVOIS PARK St. Louis | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| CARNAHAN SCH. OF THE FUTURE St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Carnahan Middle St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Kairos High St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| MERAMEC ELEM. St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 5.7 |
| KAIROS ACADEMIES St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 3.4 |
| MONROE ELEM. St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 4.5 |
| SOUTH CITY St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 4.4 |
| ROOSEVELT HIGH St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 3.7 |
| KIPP WONDER ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 2.8 |
| MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GROVE EAST St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 5.4 |
| SHENANDOAH ELEM. St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
| ST MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| MOMENTUM FOX PARK St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 4.4 |
| MO School for the Blind - HS St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 4.4 |
| MO School for the Blind - ELEM St. Louis | 1.5 mi | — |
| MANN ELEM. St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| ST CECILIA SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 6.9 |
| MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| SIGEL ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR. St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63118 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,268
Median Home Value
$210,900
Median Rent
$952/mo
Population
25,645
College Educated
37.7%
Homeownership
44%
Avg Commute
22.6 min
Poverty Rate
19.7%
Median Age
35.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| JEFFERSON ELEM. Joplin, MO | 4.4 |
| KINGSVILLE ELEM. Kingsville, MO | 4.4 |
| MOMENTUM FOX PARK St. Louis, MO | 4.4 |
| NIANGUA ELEM. Niangua, MO | 4.4 |
| ALLEN VILLAGE ELEMENTARY ACADE Kansas City, MO | 4.5 |
| DREXEL ELEM. Drexel, MO | 4.5 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 149
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.3%
- Phone
- (314) 771-3533
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #46 of 63
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