Needs Improvement
#2050 of 2,221 schools in MO
Kratz Elem.
Elementary School · RITENOUR
4301 EDMUNDSON RD, St. Louis, MO 63134
Enrollment
467
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
3.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
467
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
3.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#2,050 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#157 of 193
public schools
In district
#7 of 10
RITENOUR
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Kratz Elem.
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About Kratz Elem.
Kratz Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of RITENOUR. Kratz Elem. serves approximately 467 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
Kratz Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,050 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Kratz Elem. show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 3.9 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.1
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
33% of students at Kratz 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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Kratz Elem. — Students at Kratz Elem. score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 33 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: 3.2/10.
How Kratz Elem. Compares
See how Kratz Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
4301 EDMUNDSON RD, St. Louis, MO 63134
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Kratz Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BUDER ELEM. (rated 7.5/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby St. Ann), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE FREEDOM SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 3.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MARVIN ELEM. (rated 6.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RITENOUR EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 3.5 |
| MARVIN ELEM. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| HOLMAN ELEMENTARY Berkeley | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| RITENOUR SR. HIGH St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 2.8 |
| ROBERT DRUMMOND ELEM. St. Ann | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
| HOECH MIDDLE St. Ann | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| MARION ELEM. St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 4.6 |
| BUDER ELEM. St. Ann | 1.7 mi | 7.5 |
| HOLMAN MIDDLE St. Ann | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| PATTONVILLE Early CHol St. Louis | 1.6 mi | — |
| RITENOUR MIDDLE St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 6.3 |
| WYLAND ELEM. St. Louis | 2.6 mi | 3.6 |
| IVELAND ELEM. St. Louis | 2.8 mi | 4.5 |
| ECH SCHOOL AT EVERY CHILDS HOPE St. Louis | 2.7 mi | 5.7 |
| BERKELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Berkeley | 3.0 mi | 5.6 |
| BEL-NOR St. Louis | 3.0 mi | 5.0 |
| EARLY EDUCATION CENTER Hazelwood | 3.5 mi | 3.1 |
| STEAM ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL Hazelwood | 3.5 mi | 6.6 |
| CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF GREATER ST LOUIS St. Louis | 3.2 mi | 7.4 |
| THE FREEDOM SCHOOL St. Louis | 3.7 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63134 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,222
Median Home Value
$92,000
Median Rent
$1,107/mo
Population
13,460
College Educated
17.1%
Homeownership
51.9%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
28.4%
Median Age
29.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BLUE RIDGE ELEM. Raytown, MO | 3.9 |
| CONN-WEST ELEM. Grandview, MO | 3.9 |
| EUGENE FIELD ELEM. Mexico, MO | 3.9 |
| FOX ELEM. Arnold, MO | 3.9 |
| GRIFFITH ELEMENTARY Ferguson, MO | 3.9 |
| HYDE ELEM. St. Joseph, MO | 3.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kratz Elem.
What grades does Kratz Elem. serve?
Kratz Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kratz Elem.?
Kratz Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kratz Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Kratz Elem. is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kratz Elem. rank in MO?
Kratz Elem. ranks #2,050 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Kratz Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Kratz Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Kratz Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kratz Elem. has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kratz Elem. a charter school?
No, Kratz Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kratz Elem. a Title I school?
No, Kratz Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kratz Elem.?
99.8% of students at Kratz 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (314) 493-6360
Resources & Links
District
RITENOUR- District Enrollment
- 6,414
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,525
- District Rank
- #7 of 10
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