Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lyon At Blow 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lyon at Blow Elementary serves the southern part of Saint Louis, MO, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lyon At Blow Elementary School's student population of 243 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lyon At Blow 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 Lyon At Blow Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#2038 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
78%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyon At Blow Elementary School's ranking?
Lyon At Blow Elementary School is ranked #2038 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lyon At Blow Elementary School often compared to?
Lyon At Blow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodward Elementary School, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lyon At Blow Elementary School?
243 students attend Lyon At Blow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lyon At Blow Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lyon At Blow Elementary School?
Lyon At Blow Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lyon At Blow Elementary School offer ?
Lyon At Blow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyon At Blow Elementary School part of?
Lyon At Blow Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Lyon At Blow Elementary School located?
Lyon At Blow Elementary School is located in the Carondelet neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Carondelet.
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