Below Average
#1881 of 2,221 schools in MO
Jefferson Elem.
Elementary School · NORMANDY SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE
4315 CARDWELL DR, St. Louis, MO 63121
Enrollment
323
Student-Teacher
21.5:1
Score
4.5
Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
323
Student-Teacher
21.5:1
Score
4.5
Grades
1st – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,881 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#133 of 193
public schools
In district
#3 of 6
NORMANDY SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE
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Jefferson Elem.
Elementary School in St. Louis · grades 1st – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Jefferson Elem.
Jefferson Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of NORMANDY SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE. Jefferson Elem. serves approximately 323 students, and covers grades 1st-8th, and has a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
Jefferson Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,881 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Jefferson Elem. show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 4.3
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Jefferson Elem. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Jefferson Elem. runs 21.5:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
32% of students at Jefferson 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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Jefferson Elem. — Students at Jefferson Elem. score 14% 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
→ StableAverage 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: 6.6/10.
How Jefferson Elem. Compares
See how Jefferson Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4315 CARDWELL DR, St. Louis, MO 63121
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jefferson Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is FAIRVIEW PRIMARY (rated 7.3/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Jennings), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Pagedale), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 7.3 |
| NORMANDY EARLY LEARNING CENTER St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 4.7 |
| BERMUDA ELEMENTARY St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 4.2 |
| THE INNOVATION SCHOOL AT CV St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 3.2 |
| BEL-NOR St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| STEAM ACADEMY AT MSB HIGH SCHO Ferguson | 1.7 mi | 8.7 |
| FAIRVIEW INTERMEDIATE Jennings | 1.4 mi | 3.9 |
| FAIRVIEW PRIMARY Jennings | 1.4 mi | 7.3 |
| WOODLAND ELEM. Jennings | 1.6 mi | 3.2 |
| NORMANDY HIGH St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 3.8 |
| KENNETH C. HANRAHAN ELEM. Jennings | 1.7 mi | 4.7 |
| THE LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Pagedale | 2.1 mi | 7.0 |
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY Ferguson | 2.4 mi | 4.3 |
| LACLEDE ELEM. St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 4.7 |
| BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA SCHOOL Ferguson | 2.7 mi | 6.8 |
| GRIFFITH ELEMENTARY Ferguson | 2.8 mi | 3.9 |
| ROSE JOHNSON JENNINGS JR. HIGH Jennings | 2.3 mi | 3.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63121 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$41,285
Median Home Value
$93,900
Median Rent
$938/mo
Population
24,571
College Educated
21.9%
Homeownership
52.9%
Avg Commute
22.2 min
Poverty Rate
23.6%
Median Age
35.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CENTRAL ELEM. Pierce City, MO | 4.5 |
| COLUMBIA ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR. St. Louis, MO | 4.5 |
| IVELAND ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.5 |
| LAKE ROAD ELEM. Poplar Bluff, MO | 4.5 |
| MEADOWS ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.5 |
| MONROE ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jefferson Elem.
What grades does Jefferson Elem. serve?
Jefferson Elem. serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Jefferson Elem.?
Jefferson Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem. is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Elem. rank in MO?
Jefferson Elem. ranks #1,881 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Jefferson Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Jefferson Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Elem. has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jefferson Elem. a charter school?
No, Jefferson Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Elem. a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Elem.?
100.0% of students at Jefferson 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
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (314) 493-0100
Resources & Links
District
NORMANDY SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE- District Enrollment
- 2,883
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,176
- District Rank
- #3 of 6
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