Webster Groves School District

400 E Lockwood Ave
Webster Groves, MO 63119-3125
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Webster Groves School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,312 students in Webster Groves School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Webster Groves School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 43% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Webster Groves School District are Avery Elementary School, Clark Elementary School and Bristol Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Webster Groves School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,457 Schools
# Students
4,312 Students
884,944 Students
# Teachers
317 Teachers
70,197 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Webster Groves School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#12 out of 555 school districts
(Top 5%)
65%
40%
64%
43%
59%
38%
97%
90%
(2022-23)
12.4%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
9%
15%
% White
79%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,221 is higher than the state median of $15,195. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,058 is higher than the state median of $14,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,221
$15,195
Spending / Student
$18,058
$14,013

Best Webster Groves School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avery Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
909 Bompart Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6425
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9130 Big Bend Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6444
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20 Gray Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6433
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Edgar Road Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1131 Edgar Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6472
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9825 Hudson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6466
Gr: K-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Webster Groves High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Selma Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Hixson Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
630 S Elm Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6450
Gr: 6-8 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 N Rock Hill Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6460
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
222 W Cedar Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6440
Gr: PK | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Webster Groves School District?
Webster Groves School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,312 students.
What is the rank of Webster Groves School District?
Webster Groves School District is ranked #12 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Webster Groves School District?
79% of Webster Groves School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Webster Groves School District?
Webster Groves School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Webster Groves School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,058 is higher than the state median of $14,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,312 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 97% (Top 1% in MO)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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