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Hancock Place Elementary School vs. Bayless Elementary School

Should you attend Hancock Place Elementary School or Bayless Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hancock Place Elementary School
9101 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63125
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Bayless Elementary School
4531 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Hancock Place Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Bayless Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 618 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hancock Place 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% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 858 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bayless Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
618 students
858 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hancock Place Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bayless Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hancock Place Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bayless Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hancock Place Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bayless Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hancock Place Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hancock Place School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bayless Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bayless School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1496 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#728 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hancock Place Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bayless Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
48%
(Top 30% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hancock Place Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hancock Place School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bayless Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bayless School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
46%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hancock Place Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hancock Place School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bayless Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bayless School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hancock Place Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hancock Place School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bayless Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bayless School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hancock Place Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bayless Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
97
73
Kindergarten Students
94
120
Grade 1 Students
88
123
Grade 2 Students
87
143
Grade 3 Students
77
139
Grade 4 Students
98
142
Grade 5 Students
77
118

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hancock Place Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hancock Place School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bayless Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bayless School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hancock Place Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hancock Place School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bayless Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bayless School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
22%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hancock Place Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hancock Place School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bayless Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bayless School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
55%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hancock Place Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hancock Place School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bayless Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bayless School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hancock Place Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hancock Place School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bayless Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bayless School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hancock Place Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hancock Place School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bayless Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bayless School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hancock Place Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hancock Place School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bayless Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bayless School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
(13-14 School Year Data)
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hancock Place Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hancock Place School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bayless Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bayless School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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