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Charter elementary school · The Biome · St. Louis, Missouri

The Biome

The Biome rates 7.6, right at the middle of The Biome's elementary schools, whose rated median is 7.6.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.6this school

7.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the The Biome median is 7.6.

#449 of 2,221 schools in Missouri · The Biome: 1 elementary schools rated, median 7.6

The brief

A charter elementary school in St. Louis, MO serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

It ranks 449 of 2,221 schools in Missouri and 1 of 1 in The Biome.

The Biome is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math27%65 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading42%65 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency declined earlier in the 6-year record (2017–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.2022 EdFacts; 12 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.4
50% of the rating
Academics
5.7
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

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 63108; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
The Biome and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the St. Louis school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$56,933
Median home value
$337,300
Median rent
$1,140/mo
College educated
63.7%
Homeownership
26.8%
Poverty rate
22.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
80
Very Walkable
Transit Score
44
Some Transit
Bike Score
55
Bikeable
City reported crime
6,254/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for St. Louis. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (St. Louis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. The Biomethis school
    7.6
  2. Stix Early Childhood Ctr.1.1 mi
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  5. Adams Elem.1.6 mi
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  6. Hickey Elem.1.5 mi
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  9. St. Louis Children's Hospital0.9 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than The Biome among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about The Biome

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

The Biome is a tuition-free charter public school located in Missouri that serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade 1. The school describes itself as a STEM ecosystem focused on individualized, challenging, and nurturing education 1. It is sponsored by the Office of School and Community Partnerships, which connects Saint Louis University’s School of Education with local schools to improve educational outcomes 1. Students enrolled at The Biome have access to online education through the Missouri Course Access and Virtual Learning Program (MOCAP) 1. The school’s mission involves cultivating confident and creative students, with values centered on educational equity, integrity, and excellence 1. Prospective families can begin the enrollment process through an online pre-enrollment form and by booking a tour 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.thebiomeschool.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does The Biome serve?

The Biome serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend The Biome?

The Biome has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Biome?

The student-teacher ratio at The Biome is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does The Biome rank in MO?

The Biome ranks #449 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is The Biome's MySchoolScout rating?

The Biome has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 The Biome?

Based on loaded state assessment records, The Biome has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

Is The Biome a charter school?

Yes, The Biome is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is The Biome a Title I school?

No, The Biome is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Biome?

77.6% of students at The Biome 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
161
Student-teacher ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
St. Louis city
Phone
(314) 531-0982
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$20,335
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 63108)
20,692
Area average commute
18.9 min
Area median age
33.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.