Serving 548 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Blades Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blades Elementary School's student population of 548 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blades Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blades Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#805 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
80%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blades Elementary School's ranking?
Blades Elementary School is ranked #805 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Blades Elementary School often compared to?
Blades Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Point Elementary School, Oakville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Blades Elementary School?
548 students attend Blades Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Blades Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blades Elementary School?
Blades Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blades Elementary School offer ?
Blades Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Blades Elementary School part of?
Blades Elementary School is part of Mehlville R-IX School District.
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