City Garden Montessori Eaec

Q: Is City Garden Montessori Eaec a good school?

City Garden Montessori Eaec ranks 558 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

City Garden Montessori Eaec is a public charter elementary school serving grades 1-8 in Saint Louis, Missouri, with 291 students. The school is part of the City Garden Montessori District, which is ranked 226 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, City Garden Montessori Eaec performs below the state average on MAP test scores, with proficiency rates in 3rd grade math and 5th grade science trailing the state averages. Compared to nearby schools, the school's performance is mixed, outperforming some lower-performing schools like Shenandoah Elementary and Momentum Academy Tower Grove East, but lagging behind higher-performing schools like Mullanphy Botanical Gardens. The school's student population is diverse, with a significant percentage of African American and low socioeconomic status students, while its white student population is relatively high-performing.

Additionally, City Garden Montessori Eaec has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.5% to 26.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and most nearby schools. Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, its academic performance is still lagging, suggesting the need to evaluate how resources are allocated and utilized to better support student learning and address the specific needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 1-8

4209 Folsom
Saint Louis, MO 63110-2206

(314) 664-7646

District: City Garden Montessori

SchoolDigger Rank:
558^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,133

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 374

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.9%

White:

35.6%

Two or more races:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details City Garden Montessori Eaec ranks worse than 61.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.17. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (48.9%), White (35.6%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at City Garden Montessori Eaec is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare City Garden Montessori Eaec employs 23.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at City Garden Montessori Eaec is $19,133.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

City Garden Montessori Eaec:

SchoolDigger ranks City Garden Montessori Eaec 558^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See City Garden Montessori Eaec in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

White students:

City Garden Montessori:

SchoolDigger ranks City Garden Montessori 226^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for City Garden Montessori Eaec

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Rank History for all students at City Garden Montessori Eaec

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2022	48.37	473^rd	908	47.9%
2023	49.87	460^th	898	48.8%
2024	40.17	558^th	906	38.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at City Garden Montessori Eaec

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.38	529^th	625	15.4%

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Rank History for African American students at City Garden Montessori Eaec

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	16.74	181^st	191	5.2%

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Rank History for White students at City Garden Montessori Eaec

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	94.66	16^th	668	97.6%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for City Garden Montessori Eaec

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Rank History for all students at City Garden Montessori Eaec

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at City Garden Montessori Eaec

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.68	300^th	378	20.6%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for City Garden Montessori Eaec

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	122	135	3	5	0	0	26	0	291
2024	133	183	5	21	0	0	32	0	374

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at City Garden Montessori Eaec

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	291	19.0	15.2	38.8
2024	374	23.7	15.7	49.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio City Garden Montessori Eaec

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	291	19.0	15.2	38.8
2024	374	23.7	15.7	49.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for City Garden Montessori Eaec

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$3,818 (20.0%)	$15,316 (80.1%)	$19,133

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Schools Near City Garden Montessori Eaec

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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 Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
City Garden Montessori Eaec	Public, Charter	1-8	4209 Folsom	Saint Louis	63110	St. Louis city	City Garden Montessori	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 664-7646	374	24	15.7	49.5%	133 (35.6%)	183 (48.9%)	21 (5.6%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.6%)	40.2	558^th of 906 public elementary schools	38.4%		49.9	460^th of 898 public elementary schools	48.8%	98	32.1	28.5	26.4		39.4	32.1	35.6	39.4	48.1		$19,133	$3,818	$15,316
City Garden Montessori Ecec	Public, Charter	PK-K	1618 Tower Grove Ave	Saint Louis	63110	St. Louis city	City Garden Montessori	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 664-7646	199	11	18.0	48.7%	84 (42.2%)	85 (42.7%)	8 (4.0%)	7 (3.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.0%)								(n/a)											$25,299	$1,833	$23,465
Adams Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1311 Tower Grove Ave	Saint Louis	63110	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 535-3910	155	14	11.0	100.0%	7 (4.5%)	139 (89.7%)	2 (1.3%)	5 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	5.5	876^th of 906 public elementary schools	3.3%		8.4	842^nd of 898 public elementary schools	6.2%	34	18.8	4.6				6.3	4.9	13.4			$17,819	$763	$17,057
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4221 Shaw Blvd	Saint Louis	63110	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 772-0994	417	41	10.1	100.0%	25 (6.0%)	356 (85.4%)	29 (7.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	8.2	850^th of 906 public elementary schools	6.2%		9.5	827^th of 898 public elementary schools	7.9%	23	7.1	16.5	7.1		17.6	14.1	16.5	14.2			$19,793	$893	$18,900
Stix Early Childhood Center	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-2	647 Tower Grove Ave	Saint Louis	63110	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 533-0874	482	34	14.3	100.0%	79 (16.4%)	360 (74.7%)	15 (3.1%)	15 (3.1%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.5%)								(n/a)											$19,281	$537	$18,743
Nahed Chapman New American Academy	Public	K-8	1547 So Theresa	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 776-3285	263	20	13.1	100.0%	46 (17.5%)	28 (10.6%)	161 (61.2%)	27 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)											$21,264	$412	$20,851
MO School for the Blind - Elementary	Public	K-8	3815 Magnolia Ave	Saint Louis	63110	St. Louis city	Mo School For The Blind	No	No	No	No	(314) 776-4320	10	5	1.9	30.0%	7 (70.0%)	1 (10.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)								(n/a)
Shenandoah Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3412 Shenandoah Ave	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 772-7544	165	14	11.7	100.0%	7 (4.2%)	150 (90.9%)	5 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	7.2	859^th of 906 public elementary schools	5.2%		4.4	880^th of 898 public elementary schools	2.0%	21			8.4		12.6	5.9	6.7	16.8			$21,369	$1,657	$19,712
Mann Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4047 Juniata St	Saint Louis	63116	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 772-4545	273	18	15.1	100.0%	63 (23.1%)	116 (42.5%)	46 (16.8%)	36 (13.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	16.2	766^th of 906 public elementary schools	15.5%		10.3	817^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.0%	51	28.7	26.0	14.0		16.8			17.2			$18,210	$747	$17,464
Momentum Academy Tower Grove East	Public, Charter	K-8	2900 S. Grand Blvd.	Saint Louis	63118	St. Louis city	Momentum Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 376-3480	154	11	13.6	100.0%	3 (1.9%)	137 (89.0%)	7 (4.5%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	3.5	900^th of 906 public elementary schools	0.7%		4.9	873^rd of 898 public elementary schools	2.8%	27				5.9	6.0	5.0			6.0	11.9	$15,599	$2,920	$12,679

Frequently Asked Questions about City Garden Montessori Eaec

Is City Garden Montessori Eaec a good school?

City Garden Montessori Eaec ranks 558^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of City Garden Montessori Eaec?

Students at City Garden Montessori Eaec are 49% African American, 36% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 374 students attended City Garden Montessori Eaec.

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