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Very Good

#808 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 36% in state

Sappington Elem.

Elementary School · LINDBERGH SCHOOLS

11011 GRAVOIS RD, St. Louis, MO 63126

Enrollment

503

Student-Teacher

14.8:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#808 of 2,221

In St. Louis

#52 of 193

public schools

In district

#8 of 10

LINDBERGH SCHOOLS

Academic growth

7.5 / 10

Very Good

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Sappington Elem.

7.0/10

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

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About Sappington Elem.

Sappington Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of LINDBERGH SCHOOLS. Sappington Elem. serves approximately 503 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

Sappington Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #808 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Sappington Elem. show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 7.0 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.0
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.5% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.7% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+4.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.4 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,046
Chronic Absenteeism10.5%

Sappington Elem. — Students at Sappington Elem. score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

12.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 64.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 67.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.7% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 40 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
71%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
53.3%
ELA
56.2%
2025
Math
52.5%
ELA
57.7%

* 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: 7.5/10.

How Sappington Elem. Compares

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

Overall Score
7.0/10
64th percentile in MO
Academic
7.5/10
Very Good
Growth
7.5/10
Very Good
Environment
4.9/10
Below Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
13%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
34 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
10.5%

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

11011 GRAVOIS RD, St. Louis, MO 63126

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sappington Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CLARK ELEM. (rated 8.4/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is LONG ELEM. (rated 7.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, DRESSEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
SOUTHVIEW Crestwood 0.9 mi 3.5
SOUTHVIEW HIGH Crestwood 0.9 mi 3.6
LONG ELEM. St. Louis 0.9 mi 7.9
LINDBERGH SR. HIGH St. Louis 1.1 mi 7.5
HOLY CROSS ACADEMY St. Louis 1.2 mi 6.4
PROVIDENCE CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Louis 1.3 mi 8.6
DRESSEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Louis 1.2 mi 7.8
QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY ACADEMY St. Louis 1.4 mi 6.5
ST CATHERINE LABOURE SCHOOL St. Louis 1.3 mi 5.0
COR JESU ACADEMY St. Louis 1.2 mi 5.4
CONCORD ELEM. SCHOOL St. Louis 1.5 mi 7.2
CHRIST COMM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Webster Groves 1.5 mi 4.6
ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE St. Louis 1.7 mi 7.7
ST SIMON THE APOSTLE St. Louis 1.6 mi 6.3
ST JUSTIN MARTYR SCHOOL St. Louis 1.4 mi 5.3
CRESTWOOD ELEM. St. Louis 1.7 mi 5.2
THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL St. Louis 1.6 mi 8.8
MESNIER PRIMARY SCH. St. Louis 1.8 mi 4.8
GOTSCH INTERMEDIATE SCH. St. Louis 1.9 mi 7.2
CLARK ELEM. St. Louis 2.3 mi 8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63126 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$99,795

Median Home Value

$287,000

Median Rent

$1,112/mo

Population

15,373

College Educated

55.8%

Homeownership

86%

Avg Commute

21.3 min

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Median Age

42.2

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CLIPPARD ELEM. Cape Girardeau, MO 7.0
DOGWOOD ELEM. Kearney, MO 7.0
EL DORADO SPRINGS ELEM. El Dorado Springs, MO 7.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sappington Elem.

What grades does Sappington Elem. serve?

Sappington Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Sappington Elem.?

Sappington Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 503 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sappington Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Sappington Elem. is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sappington Elem. rank in MO?

Sappington Elem. ranks #808 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Sappington Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Sappington Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Sappington Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sappington Elem. has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sappington Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Sappington Elem. a Title I school?

No, Sappington Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

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

12.7% of students at Sappington 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
28 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
24 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
503
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.5%

District

LINDBERGH SCHOOLS
District Enrollment
7,497
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,046
District Rank
#8 of 10

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