Below Average
#1765 of 2,221 schools in MO
Woodward Elem.
Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY
725 BELLERIVE BLVD, St. Louis, MO 63111
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,765 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#115 of 193
public schools
In district
#35 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
School environment
8.2 / 10
Excellent
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Woodward Elem.
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About Woodward Elem.
Woodward Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.
Woodward Elem. serves approximately 268 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Woodward Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,765 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Woodward Elem. show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
36% of students at Woodward 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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Woodward Elem. — Students at Woodward Elem. score 8% 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 EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage 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: 5.3/10.
How Woodward Elem. Compares
See how Woodward Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
725 BELLERIVE BLVD, St. Louis, MO 63111
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Woodward Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST CECILIA SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST STEPHEN PROTOMARTYR SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, OAK HILL ELEM. (rated 6.1/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST CECILIA SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.2 mi | 6.9 |
| ST MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| LYON AT BLOW ELEM. St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| ST STEPHEN PROTOMARTYR SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| SOUTH CITY St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 4.4 |
| Woerner Elem St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| MERAMEC ELEM. St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 5.7 |
| LONG MIDDLE COMMUNITY ED. CTR. St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 4.1 |
| CARNAHAN SCH. OF THE FUTURE St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Carnahan Middle St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| OAK HILL ELEM. St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 6.1 |
| FROEBEL ELEM. St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 4.4 |
| MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GRVE SOUTH St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 5.9 |
| MOMENTUM ACAD GRAVOIS PARK St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 5.8 |
| MONROE ELEM. St. Louis | 2.1 mi | 4.5 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD-SOUTH ELE St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 3.3 |
| Kairos High St. Louis | 2.1 mi | 7.0 |
| KAIROS ACADEMIES St. Louis | 2.1 mi | 3.4 |
| MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 7.7 |
| KIPP WONDER ACADEMY St. Louis | 2.1 mi | 2.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63111 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$43,295
Median Home Value
$115,500
Median Rent
$846/mo
Population
19,093
College Educated
19.5%
Homeownership
39.8%
Avg Commute
26.2 min
Poverty Rate
22.4%
Median Age
35.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BIRCH TREE ELEM. Birch Tree, MO | 4.9 |
| COMMONS LANE ELEMENTARY Florissant, MO | 4.9 |
| CROCKER ELEM. Crocker, MO | 4.9 |
| INDIAN CREEK ELEM. Kansas City, MO | 4.9 |
| INDIAN TRAILS ELEM. Independence, MO | 4.9 |
| LILBOURN ELEMENTARY Lilbourn, MO | 4.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Woodward Elem.
What grades does Woodward Elem. serve?
Woodward Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Woodward Elem.?
Woodward Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodward Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodward Elem. is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodward Elem. rank in MO?
Woodward Elem. ranks #1,765 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Woodward Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Woodward Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Woodward Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodward Elem. has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Woodward Elem. a charter school?
No, Woodward Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodward Elem. a Title I school?
No, Woodward Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodward Elem.?
100.0% of students at Woodward 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
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (314) 353-1346
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #35 of 63
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