Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cole 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cole Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Saint Louis, MO, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cole Elementary School's student population of 283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1838
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cole Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cole Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2056 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
98%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
Showing 2001–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cole Elementary School's ranking?
Cole Elementary School is ranked #2056 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Cole Elementary School often compared to?
Cole Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Confluence Preparatory Academy, Kipp Inspire Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Cole Elementary School?
283 students attend Cole Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cole Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cole Elementary School?
Cole Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cole Elementary School offer ?
Cole Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cole Elementary School part of?
Cole Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Cole Elementary School located?
Cole Elementary School is located in the Vandeventer neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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