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North Glendale Elem.

Elementary School · KIRKWOOD R-VII

765 N SAPPINGTON RD, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Enrollment

590

Student-Teacher

13.4:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#1,416 of 2,221

In Kirkwood

#8 of 9

public schools

In district

#8 of 9

KIRKWOOD R-VII

School environment

8.7 / 10

Excellent

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North Glendale Elem.

5.7/10

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

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About North Glendale Elem.

North Glendale Elem. is a public elementary school in Kirkwood, MO, part of KIRKWOOD R-VII. North Glendale Elem. serves approximately 590 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. North Glendale Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,416 of 2,221 schools in MO.

Structured state assessment records for North Glendale Elem. show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.9 pts below district
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • District avg 7.6
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-5.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.9% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+13 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.6 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$14,112
Chronic Absenteeism8.6%

North Glendale Elem. — Students at North Glendale Elem. score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

8.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 70.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 74.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 39 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
64.7%
ELA
68.2%
2025
Math
60.8%
ELA
61.9%

* 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: 2.9/10.

How North Glendale Elem. Compares

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

Overall Score
5.7/10
36th percentile in MO
Academic
8.3/10
Excellent
Growth
2.9/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
8.7/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
9%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
44 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
8.6%

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

765 N SAPPINGTON RD, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering North Glendale Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. W. W. KEYSOR ELEM. (rated 9.0/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BRISTOL ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CLARK ELEM. (rated 8.4/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Kirkwood, see our Kirkwood schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
ROHAN WOODS SCHOOL St. Louis 0.8 mi 7.5
KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR. Kirkwood 0.9 mi 3.9
F. P. TILLMAN ELEM. Kirkwood 0.8 mi 7.4
MARY QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL Webster Groves 1.0 mi 5.3
URSULINE ACADEMY St. Louis 1.2 mi 6.9
MIRIAM SCHOOL Webster Groves 1.0 mi 8.2
STE GENEVIEVE DU BOIS SCHOOL St. Louis 1.2 mi 5.9
HUDSON ELEM. St. Louis 1.2 mi 8.1
DR. HENRY GIVENS JR. ELEM. St. Louis 1.3 mi 5.3
GREAT CIRCLE EDGEWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTER St. Louis 1.3 mi 7.1
WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER St. Louis 1.4 mi 2.9
CLARK ELEM. St. Louis 1.7 mi 8.4
BRISTOL ELEM. St. Louis 1.5 mi 8.5
FAITH ACADEMY St. Louis 1.5 mi
VILLA DI MARIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Kirkwood 1.6 mi 5.8
CHRIST COMMUNITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Kirkwood 1.8 mi 5.5
NIPHER MIDDLE Kirkwood 1.9 mi 6.4
W. W. KEYSOR ELEM. Kirkwood 1.6 mi 9.0
CRESTWOOD ELEM. St. Louis 2.2 mi 5.2
THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF ST LOUIS St. Louis 1.8 mi 6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63122 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$132,783

Median Home Value

$449,700

Median Rent

$1,329/mo

Population

41,724

College Educated

70.3%

Homeownership

81.7%

Avg Commute

20.8 min

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Median Age

42.9

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EDWIN P. HUBBLE ELEM. Marshfield, MO 5.7
EZARD ELEM. Conway, MO 5.7
FAIRVIEW ELEM. Carthage, MO 5.7
GRAY ELEM. Springfield, MO 5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about North Glendale Elem.

What grades does North Glendale Elem. serve?

North Glendale Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend North Glendale Elem.?

North Glendale Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Glendale Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at North Glendale Elem. is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Glendale Elem. rank in MO?

North Glendale Elem. ranks #1,416 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is North Glendale Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

North Glendale Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 North Glendale Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Glendale Elem. has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Glendale Elem. a charter school?

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

Is North Glendale Elem. a Title I school?

No, North Glendale Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

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

8.8% of students at North Glendale 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
42 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
590
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.6%

District

KIRKWOOD R-VII
District Enrollment
6,096
Schools in District
9
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,112
District Rank
#8 of 9

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