Below Average
#1891 of 2,221 schools in MO
Meadows Elem.
Elementary School · RIVERVIEW GARDENS
9801 Edgefield St Louis MO 6, St. Louis, MO 63136
Enrollment
301
Student-Teacher
15.1:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
301
Student-Teacher
15.1:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,891 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#136 of 193
public schools
In district
#5 of 13
RIVERVIEW GARDENS
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Meadows Elem.
Elementary School in St. Louis · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Westview Middle School
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About Meadows Elem.
Meadows Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of RIVERVIEW GARDENS. Meadows Elem. serves approximately 301 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
Meadows Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,891 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Meadows Elem. show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 4.1
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Meadows 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.
43% of students at Meadows 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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Meadows Elem. — Students at Meadows Elem. score 7% 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: 6.9/10.
How Meadows Elem. Compares
See how Meadows Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
9801 Edgefield St Louis MO 6, St. Louis, MO 63136
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Meadows Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GRACE CHAPEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is EARL NANCE SR. ELEM. (rated 5.6/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LEMASTERS ELEM. (rated 5.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Westview Middle School St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 4.7 |
| LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM. St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| R. G. CENTRAL MIDDLE St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 3.4 |
| GRACE CHAPEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| MOLINE ELEM. St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 4.7 |
| KOCH ELEM. St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 3.6 |
| ST LOUIS UNIFIED SCHOOL OF SDA St. Louis | 0.9 mi | — |
| NORTHVIEW ELEM. Jennings | 1.2 mi | 4.1 |
| GIBSON ELEM. St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 3.7 |
| JENNINGS HIGH Jennings | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| ROSE JOHNSON JENNINGS JR. HIGH Jennings | 1.4 mi | 3.1 |
| LEMASTERS ELEM. St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| DANFORTH ELEM. St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 3.3 |
| EARLY CHILD. EDUCATION St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 3.2 |
| EARL NANCE SR. ELEM. St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 5.6 |
| KENNETH C. HANRAHAN ELEM. Jennings | 1.8 mi | 4.7 |
| WOODLAND ELEM. Jennings | 1.9 mi | 3.2 |
| KEEVEN ELEM. St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 3.2 |
| EAST MIDDLE St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 5.5 |
| HAZELWOOD EAST HIGH St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 4.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63136 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,388
Median Home Value
$77,300
Median Rent
$1,029/mo
Population
41,314
College Educated
11.5%
Homeownership
45.5%
Avg Commute
26.3 min
Poverty Rate
27.2%
Median Age
35.7
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 |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.5 |
| LAKE ROAD ELEM. Poplar Bluff, MO | 4.5 |
| MONROE ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Meadows Elem.
What grades does Meadows Elem. serve?
Meadows Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Meadows Elem.?
Meadows Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elem. is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meadows Elem. rank in MO?
Meadows Elem. ranks #1,891 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Meadows Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Meadows 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 Meadows Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadows Elem. has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Meadows Elem. a charter school?
No, Meadows Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meadows Elem. a Title I school?
No, Meadows Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadows Elem.?
100.0% of students at Meadows 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
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (314) 868-2454
Resources & Links
District
RIVERVIEW GARDENS- District Enrollment
- 5,100
- Schools in District
- 13
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,486
- District Rank
- #5 of 13
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