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#1559 of 2,221 schools in MO
Woerner Elem
Elementary School · St. Louis City · St. Louis, MO
A St. Louis City elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6131 LEONA ST, St. Louis, MO 63116
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woerner Elem score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Woerner Elem 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$60,193
Median home value
$161,100
Median rent
$946/mo
College educated
37%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen Protomartyr SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Gateway Science Acad-south EleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| St Cecilia SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Woodward Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 268 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #24 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
Woerner Elem is listed in ST. LOUIS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woerner Elem
Woerner Elem is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of St. Louis City, serving approximately 351 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,559 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (314) 481-8585
- Area population (ZIP 63116)
- 42,470
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 63116; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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