Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shenandoah 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shenandoah Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Saint Louis, MO, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about one mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shenandoah Elementary School's student population of 145 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#1984 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
89%
15%
White
4%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shenandoah Elementary School's ranking?
Shenandoah Elementary School is ranked #1984 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Shenandoah Elementary School?
145 students attend Shenandoah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Shenandoah Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shenandoah Elementary School?
Shenandoah Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shenandoah Elementary School offer ?
Shenandoah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shenandoah Elementary School part of?
Shenandoah Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Shenandoah Elementary School located?
Shenandoah Elementary School is located in the Tower Grove East neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Tower Grove East.
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