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Sappington Elementary School

11011 Gravois Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63126
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Tel: (314) 729-2460
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Sappington Elementary School serves 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Sappington Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

School Overview

Sappington Elementary School's student population of 509 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 51% over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
509 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Sappington Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Sappington Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#439 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sappington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
7%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
82%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.32
0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Lindbergh Schools School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sappington Elementary School's ranking?

Sappington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Sappington Elementary School?

509 students attend Sappington Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Sappington Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sappington Elementary School?

Sappington Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Sappington Elementary School offer ?

Sappington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Sappington Elementary School part of?

Sappington Elementary School is part of Lindbergh Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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