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Valley Park Elementary School vs. Ladue Fifth Grade Center

Should you attend Valley Park Elementary School or Ladue Fifth Grade Center? 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%
Ladue Fifth Grade Center
10900 Ladue Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
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%)

Ladue Fifth Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools 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 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
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 39%). 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 322 students in grades 5, Ladue Fifth Grade Center ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 46% 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
5
Total Students
389 students
322 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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ladue Fifth Grade Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
27 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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center 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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ladue 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%)
#26 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in MO)
71%
(Top 5% in MO)
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 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ladue Fifth Grade Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ladue School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MO)
76%
(Top 1% 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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ladue 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)
70%
(Top 5% 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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ladue 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.
n/a
Pre-K Students
60
-
Kindergarten Students
50
-
Grade 1 Students
65
-
Grade 2 Students
46
-
Grade 3 Students
50
-
Grade 4 Students
57
-
Grade 5 Students
61
322

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
16%
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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ladue 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%
5%
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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ladue 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%
14%
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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ladue 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%
54%
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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ladue 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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ladue 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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ladue 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%
7%
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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ladue 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%
1%
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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ladue 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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