Needs Improvement
#2124 of 2,221 schools in MO
Herzog Elem.
Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY
5831 PAMPLIN PL, St. Louis, MO 63147
Enrollment
216
Student-Teacher
14.4:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
216
Student-Teacher
14.4:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#2,124 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#172 of 193
public schools
In district
#58 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
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Herzog Elem.
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About Herzog Elem.
Herzog Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.
Herzog Elem. serves approximately 216 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Herzog Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,124 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Herzog Elem. show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
52% of students at Herzog 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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Herzog Elem. — Students at Herzog 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: 4.3/10.
How Herzog Elem. Compares
See how Herzog Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
5831 PAMPLIN PL, St. Louis, MO 63147
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Herzog Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FAIRVIEW PRIMARY (rated 7.3/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Jennings), which scores notably higher. Another option is RIVER ROADS LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, EARL NANCE SR. ELEM. (rated 5.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EARL NANCE SR. ELEM. St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 5.6 |
| FAIRVIEW PRIMARY Jennings | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| JENNINGS HIGH Jennings | 1.1 mi | 5.9 |
| ASPIRE ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 5.1 |
| FAIRVIEW INTERMEDIATE Jennings | 0.9 mi | 3.9 |
| WALBRIDGE ELEM. COMMUNITY ED. St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| ROSE JOHNSON JENNINGS JR. HIGH Jennings | 1.2 mi | 3.1 |
| NORTHVIEW ELEM. Jennings | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| RIVER ROADS LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| WOODLAND ELEM. Jennings | 1.4 mi | 3.2 |
| KENNETH C. HANRAHAN ELEM. Jennings | 1.5 mi | 4.7 |
| DANFORTH ELEM. St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 3.3 |
| ST LOUIS UNIFIED SCHOOL OF SDA St. Louis | 2.0 mi | — |
| EARLY CHILD. EDUCATION St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 3.2 |
| BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Westview Middle School St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 4.7 |
| KOCH ELEM. St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 3.6 |
| ST LOUIS CATHOLIC ACADEMY St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 5.1 |
| MEADOWS ELEM. St. Louis | 2.5 mi | 4.5 |
| LEXINGTON ELEM. St. Louis | 2.5 mi | 3.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63147 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$39,119
Median Home Value
$70,300
Median Rent
$926/mo
Population
8,229
College Educated
11.9%
Homeownership
56%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
35.3%
Median Age
46.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| EASTMORLAND ELEM. Joplin, MO | 3.6 |
| EUGENE FIELD ELEM. Webb City, MO | 3.6 |
| ACKERMAN Florissant, MO | 3.7 |
| EPIC ELEMENTARY Liberty, MO | 3.5 |
| GRANDVIEW ELEM. Hillsboro, MO | 3.5 |
| TELEGRAPH INTERMEDIATE Festus, MO | 3.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Herzog Elem.
What grades does Herzog Elem. serve?
Herzog Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Herzog Elem.?
Herzog Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herzog Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Herzog Elem. is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herzog Elem. rank in MO?
Herzog Elem. ranks #2,124 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Herzog Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Herzog Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Herzog Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herzog Elem. has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Herzog Elem. a charter school?
No, Herzog Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herzog Elem. a Title I school?
No, Herzog Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herzog Elem.?
100.0% of students at Herzog 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.9%
- Phone
- (314) 385-2212
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #58 of 63
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