Serving 323 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Flynn Park Elementary serves a central area in Saint Louis, MO, encompassing approximately 2.1 square miles. Families residing within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Flynn Park Elementary School's student population of 323 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1911
School Calendar
School Motto
Heart of a Lion
School Rankings
Flynn Park 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 Flynn Park Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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
#1356 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
6%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flynn Park Elementary School's ranking?
Flynn Park Elementary School is ranked #1356 out of 2,076 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
323 students attend Flynn Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Flynn Park Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Flynn Park Elementary School?
Flynn Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than 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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