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Valley Park Elementary School vs. Kratz Elementary School

Should you attend Valley Park Elementary School or Kratz 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
Valley Park Elementary School
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Kratz Elementary School
4301 Edmundson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63134
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Valley Park 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%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Valley Park 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher 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 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kratz 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 13% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
389 students
467 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley Park 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 Kratz Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kratz Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley Park 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 Kratz Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valley Park 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 Kratz Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ritenour 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

#667 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
#1785 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley Park 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 Kratz Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in MO)(22-23 School Year Data)
13%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valley Park School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kratz Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ritenour School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MO)
28%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valley Park 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 Kratz Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ritenour School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in MO)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Valley Park 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 Kratz Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ritenour 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 Valley Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kratz Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
60
-
Kindergarten Students
50
60
Grade 1 Students
65
88
Grade 2 Students
46
72
Grade 3 Students
50
85
Grade 4 Students
57
84
Grade 5 Students
61
78

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valley Park 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 Kratz Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ritenour School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valley Park 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 Kratz Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ritenour School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valley Park 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 Kratz Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ritenour School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valley Park 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 Kratz Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ritenour 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
7%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valley Park 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 Kratz Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ritenour School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valley Park 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 Kratz Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ritenour 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
29%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valley Park 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 Kratz Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ritenour 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
4%
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valley Park 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 reduced-price lunch at Kratz Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ritenour School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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