Serving 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Walbridge Elem. Community Ed. 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walbridge Elementary Community Education serves the northern part of Saint Louis, MO, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance to the edge of the zone being around 1.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walbridge Elem. Community Ed.'s student population of 122 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
You Can Go Anywhere From Here!
School Rankings
Walbridge Elem. Community Ed. 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 Walbridge Elem. Community Ed. is 0.04, 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
#2045 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Black
98%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
67%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walbridge Elem. Community Ed.'s ranking?
Walbridge Elem. Community Ed. is ranked #2045 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Walbridge Elem. Community Ed.?
122 students attend Walbridge Elem. Community Ed..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Walbridge Elem. Community Ed. students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walbridge Elem. Community Ed.?
Walbridge Elem. Community Ed. has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Walbridge Elem. Community Ed. offer ?
Walbridge Elem. Community Ed. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walbridge Elem. Community Ed. part of?
Walbridge Elem. Community Ed. is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Walbridge Elem. Community Ed. located?
Walbridge Elem. Community Ed. is located in the Walnut Park East neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Walnut Park East.
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