Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kennerly Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Kennerly Elementary serves the southeast part of Saint Louis, MO, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being around 2.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennerly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kennerly Elementary School's student population of 496 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Kennerly Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennerly Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#190 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-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 Kennerly Elementary School's ranking?
Kennerly Elementary School is ranked #190 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Kennerly Elementary School often compared to?
Kennerly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dressel Elementary School, Mrh Elementary School, Oakville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Kennerly Elementary School?
496 students attend Kennerly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Kennerly Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennerly Elementary School?
Kennerly Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kennerly Elementary School offer ?
Kennerly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennerly Elementary School part of?
Kennerly Elementary School is part of Lindbergh Schools.
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