Reed Elementary School serves 347 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Reed Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- 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 347 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
347 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Reed Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Reed Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 2092 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
2%

Hispanic
3%
7%

Black
9%
15%

White
71%
70%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #12 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Reed Elementary School?
347 students attend Reed Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Reed Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reed Elementary School?
Reed Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Reed Elementary School offer ?
Reed Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Reed Elementary School part of?
Reed Elementary School is part of Ladue School District.
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