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Bayless Elementary

Summary:

Bayless Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 814 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Bayless School District, which is ranked 49 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Bayless Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 64% White, 9.95% African American, 6.51% Hispanic, and 11.55% Asian students. Despite this diversity, the school consistently outperforms the state average in MAP test scores, with 63% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 41.1%. Bayless Elementary also ranks among the top 5-10% of Missouri elementary schools in terms of English Language Learner (ELL) and low-socioeconomic status (SES) student performance on MAP tests, indicating the school's ability to effectively support these student populations. Additionally, Bayless Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13 to 14.4 students per teacher, which is lower than nearby schools like Mosaic Elementary, Buder Elementary, and Gateway Science Academy-South Ele.

Bayless Elementary has shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the 635th position out of 1,108 Missouri elementary schools in 2012-2013 to the 250th position out of 898 schools in 2022-2023, with a corresponding increase in its SchoolDigger star rating from 2 to 4 stars. This consistent improvement, along with the school's ability to outperform nearby schools and effectively support diverse student populations, suggests that Bayless Elementary is a model of educational excellence in the Saint Louis area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4531 Weber Rd
       Saint Louis, MO  63123-5722

(314) 256-8620

District: Bayless

SchoolDigger Rank:
250th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,455 Help


Students who attend Bayless Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bayless Junior High
High:    Bayless Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  814

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.0%
Asian:
11.5%
African American:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bayless Elementary ranks better than 72.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.42. (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: White (64%), Asian (11.5%), African American (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bayless Elementary is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bayless Elementary is $11,455.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bayless Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bayless Elementary 250th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Bayless Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Bayless:

SchoolDigger ranks Bayless 49th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bayless Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bayless Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 47.90 635th 1108 42.7%
2014 52.26 538th 1089 50.6%
2015 67.51 317th 1058 70.0%
2016 54.70 428th 865 50.5%
2017 50.13 534th 1032 48.3%
2018 53.85 480th 1045 54.1%
2019 60.11 399th 1052 62.1%
2021 42.49 542nd 901 39.8%
2022 64.31 314th 908 65.4%
2023 69.42 250th 898 72.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bayless Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 86.18 3rd 52 94.2%
2023 83.24 5th 50 90.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bayless Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.20 228th 887 74.3%
2019 61.50 275th 907 69.7%
2021 64.58 128th 574 77.7%
2022 90.53 29th 532 94.5%
2023 80.42 56th 611 90.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bayless Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.45 92nd 251 63.3%
2019 60.64 121st 302 59.9%
2021 42.89 47th 81 42.0%
2022 48.59 58th 103 43.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bayless Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.44 32nd 70 54.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bayless Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.66 19th 23 17.4%
2019 39.06 20th 24 16.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Bayless Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.37 40th 243 83.5%
2019 68.47 53rd 250 78.8%
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Rank History for White students at Bayless Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.82 562nd 898 37.4%
2019 46.71 472nd 917 48.5%
2021 32.88 474th 691 31.4%
2022 57.48 268th 675 60.3%
2023 57.67 270th 673 59.9%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Open Quote very poor elementary school experience.. teachers and staff uncaring, and sarcastic.. the school stresses anti-bullying practices, but the teachers and staff are the biggest culprits.. did not know how bad this school was until we got away from it.. just glad we did. Close Quote


by a teacher
Monday, March 12, 2018

Open Quote Bayless is full of awesome students and teachers! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bayless Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 529 529
1992 487 50 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1993 493 39 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1994 385 40 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 431
1995 374 42 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1996 374 42 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1997 327 36 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 376
1998 321 49 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1999 296 48 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2000 305 75 8 8 3 n/a n/a 0 399
2001 223 56 9 9 2 n/a n/a 0 299
2002 277 48 15 11 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2003 277 48 15 11 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2004 301 66 23 11 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2005 269 59 17 8 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2006 264 46 24 12 1 n/a n/a 0 347
2007 292 42 32 9 1 n/a n/a 0 376
2008 303 43 40 6 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2009 337 39 43 6 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2010 308 46 53 10 3 n/a n/a 0 420
2011 263 35 45 13 1 0 13 0 370
2012 271 41 43 13 1 0 12 0 381
2013 527 42 80 19 1 0 13 0 682
2014 549 101 93 21 1 0 16 0 781
2015 557 89 90 25 2 0 24 0 787
2016 570 93 85 35 1 0 25 0 809
2017 593 99 106 32 0 0 32 0 862
2018 577 101 108 38 0 0 36 0 860
2019 551 83 102 40 0 0 38 0 814
2020 575 94 106 48 0 0 40 0 863
2021 511 69 97 40 0 1 37 0 755
2022 534 73 105 59 0 1 51 0 823
2023 521 81 94 53 1 1 63 0 814

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 Bayless Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 529 23.0 23.0 n/a
1992 537 24.0 22.3 n/a
1993 534 25.0 21.4 n/a
1994 431 20.4 21.1 0
1995 428 20.7 20.7 n/a
1996 428 20.7 20.7 n/a
1997 376 22.9 16.4 19.7
1998 381 20.9 18.2 24.9
1999 357 23.9 14.9 33.1
2000 399 26.9 14.8 38.3
2001 299 17.5 17.1 36.1
2002 351 22.1 15.9 36.2
2003 351 22.1 15.9 36.2
2004 401 21.9 18.3 38.4
2005 353 21.0 16.8 38
2006 347 21.8 15.9 41.8
2007 376 20.8 18.1 39.4
2008 393 22.2 17.7 44.5
2009 425 22.1 19.2 45.9
2010 420 22.6 18.5 46.2
2011 370 23.0 16.0 45.7
2012 381 23.1 16.4 50.4
2013 682 45.9 14.8 57.8
2014 781 48.7 16.0 63.6
2015 787 52.0 15.1 63.4
2016 809 56.0 14.4 59.1
2017 862 59.8 14.4 54.8
2018 860 62.0 13.8 60.1
2019 814 61.3 13.2 52.5
2020 863 60.0 14.3 51.8
2021 755 58.0 13.0 38.1
2022 823 57.0 14.4 22.6
2023 814 59.0 13.7 48.3

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 Bayless Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 529 23.0 23.0 n/a
1992 537 24.0 22.3 n/a
1993 534 25.0 21.4 n/a
1994 431 20.4 21.1 0
1995 428 20.7 20.7 n/a
1996 428 20.7 20.7 n/a
1997 376 22.9 16.4 19.7
1998 381 20.9 18.2 24.9
1999 357 23.9 14.9 33.1
2000 399 26.9 14.8 38.3
2001 299 17.5 17.1 36.1
2002 351 22.1 15.9 36.2
2003 351 22.1 15.9 36.2
2004 401 21.9 18.3 38.4
2005 353 21.0 16.8 38
2006 347 21.8 15.9 41.8
2007 376 20.8 18.1 39.4
2008 393 22.2 17.7 44.5
2009 425 22.1 19.2 45.9
2010 420 22.6 18.5 46.2
2011 370 23.0 16.0 45.7
2012 381 23.1 16.4 50.4
2013 682 45.9 14.8 57.8
2014 781 48.7 16.0 63.6
2015 787 52.0 15.1 63.4
2016 809 56.0 14.4 59.1
2017 862 59.8 14.4 54.8
2018 860 62.0 13.8 60.1
2019 814 61.3 13.2 52.5
2020 863 60.0 14.3 51.8
2021 755 58.0 13.0 38.1
2022 823 57.0 14.4 22.6
2023 814 59.0 13.7 48.3

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 Bayless Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $567 (5.3%) $10,109 (94.7%) $10,677
2020 $452 (4.4%) $9,897 (95.6%) $10,349
2021 $686 (6.6%) $9,772 (93.4%) $10,459
2022 $1,290 (11.3%) $10,166 (88.7%) $11,455

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bayless Elementary

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 399th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 250th of 898 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bayless Elementary)6763
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bayless)6763
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bayless Elementary)5759.8
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bayless)5759.8
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bayless Elementary)47.547.4
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bayless)47.547.4
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bayless Elementary)58.347.8
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bayless)58.347.8
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bayless Elementary)36.142.9
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bayless)36.142.9
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Bayless Elementary)42.645.3
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Bayless)42.645.3
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bayless Elementary)45.144.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bayless)45.144.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students814814
African American8381
 2.4%
American Indian01
Asian10294
 7.8%
Hispanic4053
 32.5%
Pacific Islander01
White551521
 5.4%
Two or More Races3863
 65.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.5%48.3%
 4.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bayless Elementary

Bayless Elementary ranks 250th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 814 students attended Bayless Elementary.

Students at Bayless Elementary are 64% White, 12% Asian, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

Students who attend Bayless Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bayless Junior High
High : Bayless Senior High


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