Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Reed Elementary School ranks in the top 1% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Reed Elementary serves the southeast part of Saint Louis, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 5.6 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges located about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reed Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Reed Elementary School's student population of 410 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1938
School Calendar
Campus Size
6 acres
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Reed Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reed Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#15 out of 2076 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
8%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
73%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2013–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reed Elementary School's ranking?
Reed Elementary School is ranked #15 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Reed Elementary School often compared to?
Reed Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Bonhomme Elementary School, Conway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Reed Elementary School?
410 students attend Reed Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Reed Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reed Elementary School?
Reed Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Reed Elementary School offer ?
Reed Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Reed Elementary School part of?
Reed Elementary School is part of Ladue School District.
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