Bernard Elementary School serves 579 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
579 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
29 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
18%
15%
White
76%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bernard Elementary School?
579 students attend Bernard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bernard Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Bernard Elementary School offer ?
Bernard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bernard Elementary School part of?
Bernard Elementary School is part of Mehlville R-IX School District.
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