Scruggs Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Scruggs Elementary School served 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
272 students

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
2%

Hispanic
7%
7%

Black
72%
15%

White
10%
70%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
2%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Scruggs Elementary School?
272 students attend Scruggs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Scruggs Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scruggs Elementary School?
Scruggs Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scruggs Elementary School offer ?
Scruggs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Scruggs Elementary School part of?
Scruggs Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
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