Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ross 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 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to 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 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ross Elementary serves the northeast part of Saint Louis, MO, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ross Elementary School's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Ross Higher Expectations. Brighter Futures.
School Rankings
Ross Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ross Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1153 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ross Elementary School's ranking?
Ross Elementary School is ranked #1153 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ross Elementary School often compared to?
Ross Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Craig Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ross Elementary School?
413 students attend Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Ross Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ross Elementary School?
Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ross Elementary School offer ?
Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ross Elementary School part of?
Ross Elementary School is part of Parkway C-2 School District.
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