Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wyland 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 21% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than 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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wyland Elementary serves the southeast part of the Saint Louis, MO school district, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wyland Elementary School's student population of 545 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Wyland 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 Wyland Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#1791 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
29%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
38%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
21%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
7%
6%
Showing 2008–2017. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wyland Elementary School's ranking?
Wyland Elementary School is ranked #1791 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Wyland Elementary School?
545 students attend Wyland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Wyland Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wyland Elementary School?
Wyland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wyland Elementary School offer ?
Wyland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wyland Elementary School part of?
Wyland Elementary School is part of Ritenour School District.
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