Barbara Jordan Elementary School

1500 N 82nd Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
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Bottom 50%
Serving 319 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barbara Jordan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barbara Jordan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Barbara Jordan Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
319 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Barbara Jordan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbara Jordan Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MO)
#1915 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
37%
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20-24%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
8%
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Black
84%
15%
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White
3%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barbara Jordan Elementary School's ranking?
Barbara Jordan Elementary School is ranked #1915 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Barbara Jordan Elementary School?
319 students attend Barbara Jordan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Barbara Jordan Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbara Jordan Elementary School?
Barbara Jordan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barbara Jordan Elementary School offer ?
Barbara Jordan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Barbara Jordan Elementary School part of?
Barbara Jordan Elementary School is part of University City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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