Average
#1269 of 2,221 schools in MO
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr.
Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY
5329 COLUMBIA AVE, St. Louis, MO 63139
Enrollment
281
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
281
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,269 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#70 of 193
public schools
In district
#14 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
School environment
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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About Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr.
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST.
LOUIS CITY. Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. serves approximately 281 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,269 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Shaw Visual/perf.
Arts Ctr. show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.1 · Average
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
51% of students at Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. — Students at Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. score 27% proficient, which is above 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 MAP (2024-25)
Based on 31 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: 6.1/10.
How Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. Compares
See how Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. 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
5329 COLUMBIA AVE, St. Louis, MO 63139
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BUDER ELEM. (rated 8.3/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MASON ELEM. (rated 7.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, TOWER GROVE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 7.8/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST AMBROSE SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| SOUTH CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| CENTRAL VISUAL/PERF. ARTS HIGH St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 5.2 |
| PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 4.9 |
| COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MED/BIO St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 9.1 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY HIGH St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY MIDDLE St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 4.8 |
| GATEWAY HIGH St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
| MASON ELEM. St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| BETTY WHEELER CLASSICAL JR. AC St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| COMPTON-DREW ILC MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 4.2 |
| ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| TOWER GROVE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| SOUTH CITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY LEARNING CENTER St. Louis | 1.3 mi | — |
| MALLINCKRODT A.B.I. ELEM. St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 7.3 |
| MULLANPHY BOTANICAL GARDENS St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI ECEC St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 7.7 |
| BUDER ELEM. St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 8.3 |
| FOREST PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.5 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63139 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$74,749
Median Home Value
$199,400
Median Rent
$1,086/mo
Population
21,811
College Educated
49.4%
Homeownership
60%
Avg Commute
19.3 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Median Age
35.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| DANIEL BOONE ELEM. Warrenton, MO | 6.1 |
| EAST ELEM. Jefferson City, MO | 6.1 |
| ELLIS ELEM. Plattsburg, MO | 6.1 |
| LAKELAND ELEM. Deepwater, MO | 6.1 |
| LAQUEY R-V ELEM. Laquey, MO | 6.1 |
| LAURENCE J. DALY ELEM. Fayette, MO | 6.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr.
What grades does Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. serve?
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr.?
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. rank in MO?
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. ranks #1,269 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. a charter school?
No, Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. a Title I school?
No, Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr.?
100.0% of students at Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. 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
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.2%
- Phone
- (314) 776-5091
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #14 of 63
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