Elementary Schools in Clayton

Summary:

The three elementary schools located in Clayton, Missouri are exceptional performers, consistently ranking among the top schools in the state. Meramec Elementary, Glenridge Elementary, and Ralph M. Captain Elementary all boast 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and have maintained their high rankings over the past three years.

Meramec Elementary stands out as the highest-ranked school, consistently placing in the top 10 elementary schools in Missouri. It excels in mathematics, with over 80% of students proficient or better across all grade levels. Glenridge Elementary and Ralph M. Captain Elementary also demonstrate strong performance in both mathematics and English Language Arts, outperforming the state average. All three schools have relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and spend significantly more per student than the state average, which may contribute to their academic success.

Overall, the elementary schools in Clayton provide a high-quality education, with all three schools ranking among the top 20 in the state. While the data suggests a relatively affluent student population, the district's investment in resources and the schools' sustained commitment to excellence are evident in their exceptional academic outcomes.

District Detail

#2 Mark Twain Circle
Clayton, MO 63105-1613

(314) 854-6000

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 386 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,416

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Glenridge Elementary	Public	K-5	7447 Wellington Way	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	No	(314) 854-6200	318	30	10.4	6.9%	179 (56.3%)	33 (10.4%)	20 (6.3%)	53 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.4%)	96	18^th of 906 public elementary schools	98.0%		92.6	45^th of 898 public elementary schools	95.0%	27	68.8	80.3	77.3	69.7		79.5		$22,267	$612	$21,655
Meramec Elementary	Public	K-5	400 S Meramec Ave	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 854-6300	393	32	12.4	4.6%	253 (64.4%)	34 (8.7%)	11 (2.8%)	58 (14.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.4%)	97.7	7^th of 906 public elementary schools	99.2%		98.1	7^th of 898 public elementary schools	99.2%		87.6	81.0	80.7	83.5	64.0	89.3	74.9	$19,052	$577	$18,475
Ralph M. Captain Elementary	Public	K-5	6345 Northwood Ave	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 854-6100	287	31	9.1	5.6%	205 (71.4%)	28 (9.8%)	14 (4.9%)	18 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.7%)	96.3	15^th of 906 public elementary schools	98.3%		97.8	10^th of 898 public elementary schools	98.9%	5	68.5	74.4	76.0	76.0	68.5	82.9	75.4	$21,564	$617	$20,947
Family Center	Public	PK	301 N Gay Ave.	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	No	(314) 854-6900	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County	0.86 mi	10
University City	1.06 mi	7	298^th
Brentwood	1.22 mi	5	6^th
Maplewood-Richmond Heights	1.42 mi	4	25^th
St. Louis City	1.8 mi	70	353^rd

Elementary Schools in Clayton

District Detail

Meramec Elementary

Ralph M. Captain Elementary

Glenridge Elementary

Family Center

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