Very Good
#464 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 21% in state
The Biome
Elementary School · The Biome · St. Louis, MO
A charter elementary school in St. Louis, MO serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
4471 OLIVE STREET, St. Louis, MO 63108
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Biome score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 6-year record (2017–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where The Biome 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$56,933
Median home value
$337,300
Median rent
$1,140/mo
College educated
63.7%
Homeownership
26.8%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Cole Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| St. Louis Children's HospitalEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Stix Early Childhood Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–2 | 1.1 mi | 482 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
The Biome
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,335NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
The Biome is listed in THE BIOME; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Biome
The Biome is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of The Biome, serving approximately 161 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #464 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
What's said publicly about The Biome
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Biome
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 #464 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (314) 531-0982
- Area population (ZIP 63108)
- 20,692
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
Official sources & links
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 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
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