Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bierbaum 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 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bierbaum Elementary School's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bierbaum Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bierbaum Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1305 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
12%
15%
White
71%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bierbaum Elementary School's ranking?
Bierbaum Elementary School is ranked #1305 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bierbaum Elementary School often compared to?
Bierbaum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forder Elementary School, Parker Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Bierbaum Elementary School?
524 students attend Bierbaum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bierbaum Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bierbaum Elementary School?
Bierbaum Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bierbaum Elementary School offer ?
Bierbaum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bierbaum Elementary School part of?
Bierbaum Elementary School is part of Mehlville R-IX School District.
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