Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Commons Lane 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 18% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 18%
- Reading Proficiency: 29%
- Attendance Zone: Commons Lane Elementary serves the northeast part of Florissant, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Commons Lane Elementary School's student population of 351 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-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Commons Lane Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
88%
15%
White
5%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Commons Lane Elementary School?
351 students attend Commons Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Commons Lane Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Commons Lane Elementary School?
Commons Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Commons Lane Elementary School offer ?
Commons Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Commons Lane Elementary School part of?
Commons Lane Elementary School is part of Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District.
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