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#2124 of 2,221 schools in MO
Herzog 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.
5831 PAMPLIN PL, St. Louis, MO 63147
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herzog Elem. score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herzog 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$39,119
Median home value
$70,300
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
56%
Poverty rate
35.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Nance Sr. Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Fairview PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–3 | 0.9 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Aspire AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | PK–2 | 1.1 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| River Roads Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 45 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Louis City
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #58 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
Herzog Elem. is listed in ST. LOUIS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herzog Elem.
Herzog Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of St. Louis City, serving approximately 216 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,124 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.9%
- Phone
- (314) 385-2212
- Area population (ZIP 63147)
- 8,229
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 63147; 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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