Wohlwend Elementary School

5966 Telegraph Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wohlwend 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 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wohlwend Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

Wohlwend 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 Wohlwend Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1210 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
32%
40%
43%
43%
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
88%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wohlwend Elementary School's ranking?
Wohlwend Elementary School is ranked #1210 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Wohlwend Elementary School?
416 students attend Wohlwend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Wohlwend Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wohlwend Elementary School?
Wohlwend Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wohlwend Elementary School offer ?
Wohlwend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wohlwend Elementary School part of?
Wohlwend Elementary School is part of Mehlville R-IX School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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