Below Average
#1864 of 2,221 schools in MO
Lyon at Blow Elem.
Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY
516 LOUGHBOROUGH AVE, St. Louis, MO 63111
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,864 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#132 of 193
public schools
In district
#43 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
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Lyon at Blow Elem.
Elementary School in St. Louis · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Woodward Elem.
0.8 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
St Cecilia School
1.0 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
About Lyon at Blow Elem.
Lyon at Blow Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.
Lyon at Blow Elem. serves approximately 257 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Lyon at Blow Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,864 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Lyon at Blow Elem. show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 8.6:1 students to teachers, Lyon at Blow Elem. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
64% of students at Lyon at Blow 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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Lyon at Blow Elem. — Students at Lyon at Blow Elem. score 10% 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: 5.5/10.
How Lyon at Blow Elem. Compares
See how Lyon at Blow Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
516 LOUGHBOROUGH AVE, St. Louis, MO 63111
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lyon at Blow Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BUDER ELEM. (rated 8.3/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HANCOCK PLACE ELEM. (rated 7.3/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Lemay), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST CECILIA SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WOODWARD ELEM. St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
| ST CECILIA SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| ST STEPHEN PROTOMARTYR SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Woerner Elem St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 5.4 |
| ST MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| HANCOCK PLACE ELEM. Lemay | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| LONG MIDDLE COMMUNITY ED. CTR. St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 4.1 |
| SOUTH CITY St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 4.4 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD-SOUTH ELE St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 3.3 |
| OAK HILL ELEM. St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 6.1 |
| MERAMEC ELEM. St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 5.7 |
| MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GRVE SOUTH St. Louis | 2.5 mi | 5.9 |
| HANCOCK SR. HIGH St. Louis | 2.5 mi | 7.0 |
| CARNAHAN SCH. OF THE FUTURE St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Carnahan Middle St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 6.8 |
| HANCOCK PLACE MIDDLE Lemay | 2.5 mi | 4.0 |
| FROEBEL ELEM. St. Louis | 2.6 mi | 4.4 |
| FORDER ELEM. St. Louis | 2.6 mi | 6.5 |
| BUDER ELEM. St. Louis | 2.8 mi | 8.3 |
| BAYLESS JUNIOR HIGH St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63111 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$43,295
Median Home Value
$115,500
Median Rent
$846/mo
Population
19,093
College Educated
19.5%
Homeownership
39.8%
Avg Commute
26.2 min
Poverty Rate
22.4%
Median Age
35.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BARTLEY ELEM. Fulton, MO | 4.6 |
| CENTRAL ELEM. Miller, MO | 4.6 |
| CHRIST COMM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Webster Groves, MO | 4.6 |
| INGELS ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 4.6 |
| LEE HAMILTON ELEMENTARY Ferguson, MO | 4.6 |
| LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lyon at Blow Elem.
What grades does Lyon at Blow Elem. serve?
Lyon at Blow Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lyon at Blow Elem.?
Lyon at Blow Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyon at Blow Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyon at Blow Elem. is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lyon at Blow Elem. rank in MO?
Lyon at Blow Elem. ranks #1,864 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lyon at Blow Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Lyon at Blow Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Lyon at Blow Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyon at Blow Elem. has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lyon at Blow Elem. a charter school?
No, Lyon at Blow Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lyon at Blow Elem. a Title I school?
No, Lyon at Blow Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyon at Blow Elem.?
100.0% of students at Lyon at Blow 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
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.8%
- Phone
- (314) 353-1353
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #43 of 63
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