Average
#1559 of 2,221 schools in MO
Woerner Elem
Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY
6131 LEONA ST, St. Louis, MO 63116
Enrollment
351
Student-Teacher
10.6:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
351
Student-Teacher
10.6:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,559 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#95 of 193
public schools
In district
#24 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
School environment
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Woerner Elem
Woerner Elem is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.
Woerner Elem serves approximately 351 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Woerner Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,559 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Woerner Elem show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.4 · Average
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
38% of students at Woerner Elem 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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Woerner Elem — Students at Woerner Elem score 13% proficient, which is below 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 29 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: 5.5/10.
How Woerner Elem Compares
See how Woerner Elem performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
6131 LEONA ST, St. Louis, MO 63116
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Woerner Elem 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 BETTY WHEELER CLASSICAL JR. AC (rated 7.4/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HANCOCK PLACE ELEM. (rated 7.3/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Lemay), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST STEPHEN PROTOMARTYR SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| LONG MIDDLE COMMUNITY ED. CTR. St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 4.1 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD-SOUTH ELE St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 3.3 |
| ST MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| ST CECILIA SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| LYON AT BLOW ELEM. St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 4.6 |
| WOODWARD ELEM. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| OAK HILL ELEM. St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GRVE SOUTH St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 5.9 |
| BUDER ELEM. St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 8.3 |
| BETTY WHEELER CLASSICAL JR. AC St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 7.4 |
| BUSCH MS CHARACTER ATHLETICS St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY HIGH St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 7.4 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY MIDDLE St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 4.8 |
| SOUTH CITY St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 4.4 |
| HANCOCK PLACE ELEM. Lemay | 2.2 mi | 7.3 |
| MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 7.7 |
| PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.3 mi | 4.9 |
| COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MED/BIO St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 9.1 |
| CENTRAL VISUAL/PERF. ARTS HIGH St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63116 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,193
Median Home Value
$161,100
Median Rent
$946/mo
Population
42,470
College Educated
37%
Homeownership
56.8%
Avg Commute
23.2 min
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Median Age
36.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BILLINGS ELEM. Billings, MO | 5.4 |
| BRIARCLIFF ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 5.4 |
| BRYANT ELEM. Independence, MO | 5.4 |
| COLE CO. R-I ELEM. Russellville, MO | 5.4 |
| DIAMOND ELEM. Diamond, MO | 5.4 |
| GEORGE M. NULL ELEM. St. Charles, MO | 5.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Woerner Elem
What grades does Woerner Elem serve?
Woerner Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Woerner Elem?
Woerner Elem has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woerner Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Woerner Elem is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woerner Elem rank in MO?
Woerner Elem ranks #1,559 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Woerner Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Woerner Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Woerner Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woerner Elem has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Woerner Elem a charter school?
No, Woerner Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woerner Elem a Title I school?
No, Woerner Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woerner Elem?
100.0% of students at Woerner 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (314) 481-8585
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #24 of 63
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