Below Average
#2084 of 2,216 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
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
149
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
In St. Louis
#136 of 147
public schools
Missouri elementary schools
#1,119 of 1,202
In district
#62 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
School environment
8.5 / 10
Exceptional
About Froebel Elem.
Froebel Elem is a regular public elementary school located in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, Froebel Elem has an enrollment of 149 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1 with ten full-time teachers on staff.
Academically, Froebel Elem is focusing on student development, as reflected in its MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and state ranking at #2154 out of 2234 schools in Missouri (4th percentile). On average, around 7% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts/Reading, while about 9% achieve proficiency or better in Math. Froebel Elem is situated in a bustling urban setting within the city limits of St.
Louis, making it an integral part of the community and offering its students a diverse range of experiences and opportunities right at their doorstep.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 149 students, Froebel Elem. is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
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: 22%).
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 6 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: 3.8/10.
How Froebel Elem. Compares
See how Froebel Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 17% (2019) to 2.5% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 12% (2019) to 2.5% (2022).
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. SHENANDOAH ELEM. (rated 7.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST CECILIA SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MOMENTUM FOX PARK (rated 6.7/10, 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 | 6.1 |
| CARNAHAN SCH. OF THE FUTURE St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Carnahan Middle St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Kairos High St. Louis | 0.5 mi | — |
| MERAMEC ELEM. St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| KAIROS ACADEMIES St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 5.5 |
| MONROE ELEM. St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 5.5 |
| SOUTH CITY St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| ROOSEVELT HIGH St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| KIPP WONDER ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 4.0 |
| MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GROVE EAST St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 4.6 |
| SHENANDOAH ELEM. St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 7.1 |
| ST MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| MOMENTUM FOX PARK St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| MO School for the Blind - HS St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 6.5 |
| MO School for the Blind - ELEM St. Louis | 1.5 mi | — |
| MANN ELEM. St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| 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 | 4.6 |
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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Froebel Elem. has a median household income of $57,268. It is an area where 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $210,900, with a median rent of $952/month. The area has a poverty rate of 19.7%. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BELL CITY ELEM. Bell City, MO | 4.0 |
| NEWBURG ELEM. Newburg, MO | 4.0 |
| RIPLEY CO. ELEM. Doniphan, MO | 4.0 |
| COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Town And Country, MO | 4.1 |
| FRANKFORD ELEM. Frankford, MO | 4.1 |
| HELENA ELEM. Helena, MO | 4.1 |
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. is ranked #2084 out of 2,216 schools in MO.
What is Froebel Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Froebel Elem. has a composite rating of 4.0 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Froebel Elem.?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Froebel Elem. has 9.0% math proficiency and 7.3% reading/ELA proficiency.
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.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (7,108/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (St. Louis). Data >1 year old.
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
- Phone
- (314) 771-3533
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #62 of 63
Other Schools in This District
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