Excellent
#96 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 4% in state
Ralph M. Captain Elem.
Elementary School · CLAYTON
6345 NORTHWOOD AVE, Clayton, MO 63105
Enrollment
287
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
8.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
287
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
8.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#96 of 2,221
In Clayton
#3 of 6
public schools
In district
#3 of 5
CLAYTON
School environment
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Ralph M. Captain Elem.
Elementary School in Clayton · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ralph M. Captain Elem.
Ralph M. Captain Elem. is a public elementary school in Clayton, MO, part of CLAYTON. Ralph M.
Captain Elem. serves approximately 287 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Ralph M. Captain Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Ralph M. Captain Elem. show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.7 · Excellent
- District avg 8.0
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 9.3:1 students to teachers, Ralph M. Captain Elem. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Ralph M. Captain Elem. — Students at Ralph M. Captain Elem. score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
5.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 39 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: 7.7/10.
How Ralph M. Captain Elem. Compares
See how Ralph M. Captain Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
6345 NORTHWOOD AVE, Clayton, MO 63105
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ralph M. Captain Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE ST MICHAEL SCHOOL OF CLAYTON (rated 9.1/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores slightly higher. Another option is MERAMEC ELEM. (rated 8.9/10, 1.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, FORSYTH SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Clayton, see our Clayton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WYDOWN MIDDLE Clayton | 0.0 mi | 7.6 |
| THE WILSON SCHOOL Clayton | 0.3 mi | 8.2 |
| A GROWING PLACE MONTESSORI SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.4 mi | — |
| THE ST MICHAEL SCHOOL OF CLAYTON St. Louis | 0.4 mi | 9.1 |
| OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL Clayton | 0.5 mi | 7.5 |
| FORSYTH SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| DEWEY SCH.-INTERNAT'L. STUDIES St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| FLYNN PARK ELEM. University City | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLHOUSE St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 6.2 |
| GLENRIDGE ELEM. Clayton | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| JULIA GOLDSTEIN EARLY CHILD. University City | 1.2 mi | 5.7 |
| ST ROCH SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| MRH ELEMENTARY Richmond Heights | 1.4 mi | 8.7 |
| WILKINSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| PERSHING ELEM. University City | 1.6 mi | 4.3 |
| HAMILTON ELEM. COMMUNITY ED. St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 5.6 |
| CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 7.1 |
| JACKSON PARK ELEM. University City | 1.7 mi | 5.3 |
| MERAMEC ELEM. Clayton | 1.5 mi | 8.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$119,446
Median Home Value
$735,500
Median Rent
$1,520/mo
Population
18,860
College Educated
84.6%
Homeownership
56.4%
Avg Commute
17.2 min
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Median Age
30.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BINGHAM ELEM. Springfield, MO | 8.7 |
| EUGENE ELEM. Eugene, MO | 8.7 |
| JAMES E. FREER ELEM. Barnhart, MO | 8.7 |
| JASPER CO. ELEM. Jasper, MO | 8.7 |
| LAMAR ELEM. Lamar, MO | 8.7 |
| RAYMOND NANCY HODGE ELEM. Imperial, MO | 8.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ralph M. Captain Elem.
What grades does Ralph M. Captain Elem. serve?
Ralph M. Captain Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ralph M. Captain Elem.?
Ralph M. Captain Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph M. Captain Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph M. Captain Elem. is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ralph M. Captain Elem. rank in MO?
Ralph M. Captain Elem. ranks #96 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Ralph M. Captain Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Ralph M. Captain Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Ralph M. Captain Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ralph M. Captain Elem. has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ralph M. Captain Elem. a charter school?
No, Ralph M. Captain Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ralph M. Captain Elem. a Title I school?
No, Ralph M. Captain Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ralph M. Captain Elem.?
5.6% of students at Ralph M. Captain 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
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 5.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (314) 854-6100
Resources & Links
District
CLAYTON- District Enrollment
- 2,416
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,526
- District Rank
- #3 of 5
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