Serving 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Froebel 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 6-9% (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 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Froebel Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Saint Louis, MO, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Froebel Elementary School's student population of 178 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Motto
Our City. Our Schools. Our Future.
School Rankings
Froebel 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 Froebel Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#2042 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
95%
15%
White
2%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Froebel Elementary School's ranking?
Froebel Elementary School is ranked #2042 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% 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 Froebel Elementary School?
178 students attend Froebel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Froebel Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Froebel Elementary School?
Froebel Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Froebel Elementary School offer ?
Froebel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Froebel Elementary School part of?
Froebel Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Froebel Elementary School located?
Froebel Elementary School is located in the Gravois Park neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Gravois Park.
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