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#1178 of 2,221 schools in MO

Based on limited data

Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.

Elementary School · St. Louis City · St. Louis, MO

A St. Louis City elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1921 PRATHER AVE, St. Louis, MO 63139

  • Math 10% proficient (2010)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2010)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics3.9Needs Improvement60%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2010 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2010 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2010 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2010 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent40%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$22,979
Chronic Absenteeism15.5%

Students at Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2010 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency10%(2010 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2010 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2010 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2010 EdFacts)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$74,749

Median home value

$199,400

Median rent

$1,086/mo

College educated

49.4%

Homeownership

60%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63139; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
International SchoolhousePrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–20.5 mi34Compare →
Dewey Sch.-internat'l. StudiesEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–50.7 mi369Compare →
Gateway Science Acad/st LouisCharter · enrollment unverified6.0PK–51.1 mi385Compare →
Mason Elem.Enrollment path unverified7.8PK–61.1 mi391Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St. Louis City

Schools in district
68
Rank in district
#11 of 63
District spending per student
$22,979NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. is listed in ST. LOUIS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.

Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of St. Louis City, serving approximately 290 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,178 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (2010 EdFacts) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (2010 EdFacts). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.

What grades does Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. serve?

Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.?

Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. rank in MO?

Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. ranks #1,178 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. has 10% math proficiency (2010 EdFacts) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (2010 EdFacts).

Is Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. a charter school?

No, Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. a Title I school?

No, Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.?

100.0% of students at Wilkinson Early Childhood 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
290
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
St. Louis city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.5%
Area population (ZIP 63139)
21,811
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
35.6
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2010 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2010 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.
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 63139; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2010 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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