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#353 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 16% in state

Long Elem.

Elementary School · LINDBERGH SCHOOLS

9021 SAPPINGTON RD, St. Louis, MO 63126

Enrollment

545

Student-Teacher

16.5:1

Score

7.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#353 of 2,221

In St. Louis

#22 of 193

public schools

In district

#1 of 10

LINDBERGH SCHOOLS

Academic performance

9.4 / 10

Excellent

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Long Elem.

7.9/10

Elementary School in St. Louis · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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3.5/10

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About Long Elem.

Long Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of LINDBERGH SCHOOLS. Long Elem. serves approximately 545 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

Long Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #353 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Long Elem. show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts above district
  • This school 7.9 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.0
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.2% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73.8% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+23.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.5 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,046
Chronic Absenteeism5.9%

Long Elem. — Students at Long Elem. score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

6.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 71.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 73.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.7% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
68.6%
ELA
70.2%
2025
Math
71.2%
ELA
73.8%

* 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: 8.6/10.

How Long Elem. Compares

See how Long Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.9/10
84th percentile in MO
Academic
9.4/10
Excellent
Growth
8.6/10
Excellent
Environment
3.9/10
Needs Improvement
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
6%
Teaching Staff
17:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
5.9%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

9021 SAPPINGTON RD, St. Louis, MO 63126

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Long Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CLARK ELEM. (rated 8.4/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is CONCORD ELEM. SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, SAPPINGTON ELEM. (rated 7.0/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
SOUTHVIEW Crestwood 0.2 mi 3.5
SOUTHVIEW HIGH Crestwood 0.2 mi 3.6
ST JUSTIN MARTYR SCHOOL St. Louis 0.6 mi 5.3
THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL St. Louis 0.9 mi 8.8
SAPPINGTON ELEM. St. Louis 0.9 mi 7.0
TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Louis 0.9 mi 7.2
CRESTWOOD ELEM. St. Louis 1.2 mi 5.2
EARLY CHILDHOOD ED CENTER WEST St. Louis 0.9 mi 2.8
LINDBERGH SR. HIGH St. Louis 1.2 mi 7.5
ST CATHERINE LABOURE SCHOOL St. Louis 1.4 mi 5.0
QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY ACADEMY St. Louis 1.3 mi 6.5
CHRIST COMM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Webster Groves 1.6 mi 4.6
HOLY CROSS ACADEMY St. Louis 1.5 mi 6.4
CONCORD ELEM. SCHOOL St. Louis 1.8 mi 7.2
PROVIDENCE CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Louis 1.8 mi 8.6
CLARK ELEM. St. Louis 2.1 mi 8.4
URSULINE ACADEMY St. Louis 2.1 mi 6.9
ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE St. Louis 2.1 mi 7.7
SOUTH TECHNICAL Sunset Hills 1.8 mi
ST JOHN VIANNEY HIGH SCHOOL Kirkwood 1.9 mi 4.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63126 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$99,795

Median Home Value

$287,000

Median Rent

$1,112/mo

Population

15,373

College Educated

55.8%

Homeownership

86%

Avg Commute

21.3 min

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Median Age

42.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
BEULAH RALPH ELEMENTARY Columbia, MO 7.9
DONALD D. SIEGRIST ELEM. Platte City, MO 7.9
LEE HUNTER ELEM. Sikeston, MO 7.9
MASON RIDGE ELEM. Town & Country, MO 7.9
PHEASANT POINT ELEM. O'Fallon, MO 7.9
PRAIRIE BRANCH ELEM. Grain Valley, MO 7.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Long Elem.

What grades does Long Elem. serve?

Long Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Long Elem.?

Long Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Long Elem. is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Long Elem. rank in MO?

Long Elem. ranks #353 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Long Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Long Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Long Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Long Elem. has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Long Elem. a charter school?

No, Long Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Long Elem. a Title I school?

No, Long Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Long Elem.?

6.1% of students at Long 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
27 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
545
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Free/Reduced Lunch
6.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.9%

District

LINDBERGH SCHOOLS
District Enrollment
7,497
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,046
District Rank
#1 of 10

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