Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Flynn Park 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flynn Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Flynn Park Elementary School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Flynn Park 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 Flynn Park Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1442 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
47%
15%
White
32%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
6%
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 Flynn Park Elementary School's ranking?
Flynn Park Elementary School is ranked #1442 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Flynn Park Elementary School often compared to?
Flynn Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pershing Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Flynn Park Elementary School?
313 students attend Flynn Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Flynn Park Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flynn Park Elementary School?
Flynn Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Flynn Park Elementary School offer ?
Flynn Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Flynn Park Elementary School part of?
Flynn Park Elementary School is part of University City School District.
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