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#1803 of 2,221 schools in MO

Peabody Elem.

Elementary School · St. Louis City · St. Louis, MO

A St. Louis City elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1224 S 14TH ST, St. Louis, MO 63104

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 5% proficient (2022)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$22,979
Chronic Absenteeism26.7%

Students at Peabody Elem. score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Peabody Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 83Very Walkable
  • Transit 59Good Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: High7,108/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,127

Median home value

$249,500

Median rent

$1,054/mo

College educated

54%

Homeownership

48.2%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kipp Wisdom AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–40.2 mi395Compare →
Lafayette Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.1PK–80.5 mi406Compare →
Atlas ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified5.9PK–30.7 mi307Compare →
Lift for Life Academy Elem.Charter · enrollment unverified4.6PK–40.7 mi201Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

St. Louis City

Schools in district
68
Rank in district
#39 of 63
District spending per student
$22,979NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Peabody Elem. is listed in ST. LOUIS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Peabody Elem.

Peabody Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of St. Louis City, serving approximately 165 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,803 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
165
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
St. Louis city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.7%
Area population (ZIP 63104)
18,701
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
37.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63104; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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