The Biome

Summary:

The Biome is a public charter elementary school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 176 students in grades K-5, with a predominantly African American student population of 86.36%. Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $17,859 and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.3, the school's academic performance, as measured by the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, is significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 15.6% of 3rd-grade students at The Biome were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 41.1%. The Biome's performance is also lower than the nearby public schools, such as Hickey Elementary, George Washington Carver Elementary, and Adams Elementary, which have similarly low academic achievement. The school's African American students perform better than the overall school, ranking 73rd out of 185 Missouri elementary schools, but the school's low-socioeconomic status (SES) students perform much worse, ranking 534th out of 611 Missouri elementary schools.

The persistent academic challenges faced by The Biome and the nearby public schools in this area suggest that there may be opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing to address the underlying issues. Given the high percentage of low-income students served by these schools, targeted interventions and support to address the socioeconomic factors that contribute to the achievement gap could be a promising approach to improving student learning outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 4471 Olive Street
       Saint Louis, MO  63108-1807


(314) 531-0982

District: The Biome

SchoolDigger Rank:
752nd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,859 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.3 Help
Number of students:  176

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.4%
White:
7.4%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details The Biome ranks worse than 83.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.64. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.4%), White (7.4%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Biome is 8.3. (See more...)
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Compare The Biome employs 21 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Biome is $17,859.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

The Biome:

SchoolDigger ranks The Biome 752nd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See The Biome in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
African American students:


The Biome:

SchoolDigger ranks The Biome 339th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for The Biome

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Rank History for all students at The Biome

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.34 787th 901 12.7%
2022 14.16 795th 908 12.4%
2023 17.64 752nd 898 16.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The Biome

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.00 368th 574 35.9%
2023 20.55 534th 611 12.6%
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Rank History for African American students at The Biome

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.17 31st 163 81.0%
2023 50.69 73rd 185 60.5%
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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.

The Biome Test Scores
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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for The Biome

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 7 44 0 0 0 0 10 0 61
2017 18 77 0 2 0 0 11 0 108
2018 13 116 1 1 0 0 7 0 138
2019 24 144 0 2 0 0 8 0 178
2020 24 164 0 3 1 0 7 0 199
2021 16 159 0 2 2 0 8 0 187
2022 15 137 0 1 2 0 11 0 166
2023 13 152 0 1 1 0 9 0 176

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 The Biome

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 61 4.0 15.2 54.1
2017 108 9.7 11.0 50
2018 138 12.7 10.8 67.4
2019 178 17.0 10.4 66.3
2020 199 15.0 13.2 56.3
2021 187 15.5 12.0 57.8
2022 166 20.0 8.3 54.2
2023 176 21.0 8.3 59.7

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 The Biome

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 61 4.0 15.2 54.1
2017 108 9.7 11.0 50
2018 138 12.7 10.8 67.4
2019 178 17.0 10.4 66.3
2020 199 15.0 13.2 56.3
2021 187 15.5 12.0 57.8
2022 166 20.0 8.3 54.2
2023 176 21.0 8.3 59.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for The Biome

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $947 (7.2%) $12,156 (92.8%) $13,102
2020 $3,724 (27.8%) $9,672 (72.2%) $13,397
2021 $1,291 (9.6%) $12,206 (90.4%) $13,496
2022 $3,804 (21.3%) $14,055 (78.7%) $17,859

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Biome

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (The Biome)19.521.9
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (The Biome)19.521.9
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students178176
 1.1%
African American144152
 5.6%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White2413
 45.8%
Two or More Races89
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.3%59.7%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about The Biome

In the 2022-23 school year, 176 students attended The Biome.

The Biome ranks in the bottom 16.3% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students at The Biome are 86% African American, 7% White, 5% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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