Below Average
#1839 of 2,221 schools in MO
Laclede Elem.
Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY
5821 KENNERLY AVE, St. Louis, MO 63112
Enrollment
256
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
256
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,839 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#129 of 193
public schools
In district
#42 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
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Laclede Elem.
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About Laclede Elem.
Laclede Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.
Laclede Elem. serves approximately 256 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Laclede Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,839 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Laclede Elem. show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Laclede 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.
57% of students at Laclede 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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Laclede Elem. — Students at Laclede Elem. score 5% 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: 6.5/10.
How Laclede Elem. Compares
See how Laclede Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
5821 KENNERLY AVE, St. Louis, MO 63112
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Laclede Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST ROCH SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is FAIRVIEW PRIMARY (rated 7.3/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Jennings), which scores notably higher. Additionally, North Side Community School (rated 6.5/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HW KIA St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 4.4 |
| BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 3.2 |
| KIPP VICTORY ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 3.3 |
| KIPP TRIUMPH ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 3.7 |
| MET DAY TREATMENT CENTER Wellston | 1.2 mi | — |
| NORMANDY HIGH St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 3.8 |
| LEXINGTON ELEM. St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 3.9 |
| SOLDAN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 4.0 |
| North Side Community School St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| CROSSROADS COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 7.8 |
| WASHINGTON MONTESSORI St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 5.3 |
| HAMILTON ELEM. COMMUNITY ED. St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 5.6 |
| WALBRIDGE ELEM. COMMUNITY ED. St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 5.3 |
| HICKEY ELEM. St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 4.3 |
| ST ROCH SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.1 mi | 7.7 |
| PERSHING ELEM. University City | 2.0 mi | 4.3 |
| ASPIRE ACADEMY St. Louis | 2.1 mi | 5.1 |
| FAIRVIEW PRIMARY Jennings | 2.5 mi | 7.3 |
| FAIRVIEW INTERMEDIATE Jennings | 2.5 mi | 3.9 |
| JULIA GOLDSTEIN EARLY CHILD. University City | 2.1 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63112 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$43,262
Median Home Value
$216,400
Median Rent
$911/mo
Population
18,353
College Educated
44.1%
Homeownership
35.4%
Avg Commute
20.3 min
Poverty Rate
26.9%
Median Age
33.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BLAIR OAKS INTERMEDIATE Jefferson City, MO | 4.7 |
| BRYAN HILL ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.7 |
| GASHLAND ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 4.7 |
| HENRY ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.7 |
| HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL Webster Groves, MO | 4.7 |
| KINGSTON ELEM. Cadet, MO | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Laclede Elem.
What grades does Laclede Elem. serve?
Laclede Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Laclede Elem.?
Laclede Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laclede Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Laclede Elem. is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laclede Elem. rank in MO?
Laclede Elem. ranks #1,839 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Laclede Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Laclede Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Laclede Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laclede Elem. has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Laclede Elem. a charter school?
No, Laclede Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laclede Elem. a Title I school?
No, Laclede Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laclede Elem.?
100.0% of students at Laclede 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.6%
- Phone
- (314) 385-0546
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #42 of 63
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