Serving 251 students in grades Kindergarten-6, St.louis Language Immersion Papin 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
23%
9%
Black
51%
15%
White
12%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend St.louis Language Immersion Papin?
251 students attend St.louis Language Immersion Papin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of St.louis Language Immersion Papin students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St.louis Language Immersion Papin?
St.louis Language Immersion Papin has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does St.louis Language Immersion Papin offer ?
St.louis Language Immersion Papin offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is St.louis Language Immersion Papin part of?
St.louis Language Immersion Papin is part of St. Louis Lang Immersion School District.
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