Below Average
#1803 of 2,221 schools in MO
Peabody Elem.
Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY
1224 S 14TH ST, St. Louis, MO 63104
Enrollment
165
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
165
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,803 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#122 of 193
public schools
In district
#39 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Peabody Elem.
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About Peabody Elem.
Peabody Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.
Peabody Elem. serves approximately 165 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Peabody Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,803 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Peabody Elem. show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 165 students, Peabody Elem. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Score Breakdown
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Peabody Elem. — Students at Peabody 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: 4.6/10.
How Peabody Elem. Compares
See how Peabody Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1224 S 14TH ST, St. Louis, MO 63104
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Peabody Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE SOULARD SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is LAFAYETTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY (rated 7.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST LOUIS LANG IMMERSION SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| KIPP WISDOM ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.2 mi | 6.1 |
| LAFAYETTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 7.1 |
| LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 5.6 |
| LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY HIGH SCH St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| ATLAS ELEMENTARY St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY ELEM. St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 4.6 |
| ST LOUIS LANG IMMERSION SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 7.0 |
| CONFLUENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 4.4 |
| THE SOULARD SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| HUMBOLDT ACAD OF HIGHER LRNING St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| SIGEL ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR. St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 5.6 |
| MCKINLEY CLASS. LEADERSHIP AC. St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 8.4 |
| HODGEN ELEM. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 5.1 |
| MOMENTUM FOX PARK St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 4.4 |
| KIPP ST. LOUIS HIGH St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 3.4 |
| GATEWAY/HUBERT WHEELER SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.4 mi | — |
| ACAD OF ENTRE STDY@LOUVERTURE St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| CARR LANE VPA MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 4.8 |
| KIPP INSPIRE ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 5.6 |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63104 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,127
Median Home Value
$249,500
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
Population
18,701
College Educated
54%
Homeownership
48.2%
Avg Commute
19.5 min
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Median Age
37.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| A. D. STOWELL ELEM. Hannibal, MO | 4.8 |
| ASHLAND ELEM. AND BR. St. Louis, MO | 4.8 |
| OAK RIDGE ELEM. Oak Ridge, MO | 4.8 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Joseph, MO | 4.8 |
| BRYAN HILL ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.7 |
| GASHLAND ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Peabody Elem.
What grades does Peabody Elem. serve?
Peabody Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Peabody Elem.?
Peabody Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peabody Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Peabody Elem. is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peabody Elem. rank in MO?
Peabody Elem. ranks #1,803 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Peabody Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Peabody Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Peabody Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peabody Elem. has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Peabody Elem. a charter school?
No, Peabody Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peabody Elem. a Title I school?
No, Peabody Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peabody Elem.?
100.0% of students at Peabody 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 165
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (314) 241-1533
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #39 of 63
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