McGrath Elementary

Summary:

McGrath Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Brentwood, Missouri, serving 195 students in grades K-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with students outperforming the state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts assessments.

McGrath Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its consistent statewide ranking between 17 and 140 over the past 10 years. In the 2023-2024 school year, 60.5% of 3rd graders and 70.5% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the Brentwood district average of 60.7% and the Missouri state average of 40.8%. Similarly, 72.1% of 3rd graders and 80.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the Brentwood district average of 76% and 81.1%, respectively, and the Missouri state average of 41.6% and 44.1%. The school's low student-to-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 to 10.1, and high per-student spending, ranging from $17,024 to $19,427, suggest a strong investment in educational resources and programs.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Mrh Early Childhood Center and Bristol Elementary, McGrath Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance, even though these schools have different demographic profiles. This suggests that factors beyond demographics, such as teaching quality, school leadership, and resource allocation, play a crucial role in shaping a school's success. The Brentwood School District as a whole has a strong focus on academic excellence, as evidenced by the high performance of its other elementary school, Mark Twain Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-5

2350 St Clair Ave - Suite A
Brentwood, MO 63144-1644

(314) 962-6824

District: Brentwood

SchoolDigger Rank:
47^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,289

Students who attend McGrath Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Brentwood Middle
High:	Brentwood High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 200

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.0%

Two or more races:

12.5%

Asian:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McGrath Elementary ranks better than 94.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.59. (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 McGrath Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Brentwood School District. Racial makeup is: White (67%), two or more races (12.5%), Asian (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McGrath Elementary is 10.2. 1 elementary schools in the Brentwood School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare McGrath Elementary employs 19.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McGrath Elementary is $19,289, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Brentwood School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

McGrath Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brentwood:

SchoolDigger ranks Brentwood 6^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McGrath Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McGrath Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	86.70	67^th	1074	93.8%
2007	91.72	22^nd	1080	98.0%
2008	90.89	23^rd	1084	97.9%
2009	88.19	67^th	1053	93.6%
2010	83.42	115^th	1066	89.2%
2011	83.64	102^nd	1088	90.6%
2012	88.57	59^th	1085	94.6%
2013	87.33	75^th	1108	93.2%
2014	81.54	142^nd	1089	87.0%
2015	78.24	196^th	1058	81.5%
2016	79.01	163^rd	865	81.2%
2017	80.52	157^th	1032	84.8%
2018	82.29	140^th	1045	86.6%
2019	80.83	141^st	1052	86.6%
2021	96.06	17^th	901	98.1%
2022	82.56	133^rd	908	85.4%
2023	80.16	140^th	898	84.4%
2024	91.59	47^th	906	94.8%

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Rank History for White students at McGrath Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	85.93	88^th	898	90.2%
2019	71.81	212^th	917	76.9%
2021	97.71	4^th	691	99.4%
2023	94.36	22^nd	673	96.7%

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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 McGrath 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	209	209
1992	148	54	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
1993	152	62	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
1994	155	57	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
1995	144	56	13	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	216
1996	144	56	13	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	216
1997	133	45	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
1998	154	46	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
1999	145	56	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
2000	137	57	8	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	205
2001	149	59	16	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
2002	163	51	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
2003	163	51	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
2004	135	47	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
2005	132	53	14	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
2006	136	44	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
2007	131	38	15	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
2008	114	40	10	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	172
2009	127	37	13	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
2010	127	39	9	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
2011	129	40	9	10	0	0	1	0	189
2012	126	43	7	9	0	0	5	0	190
2013	134	13	10	8	0	0	11	0	176
2014	131	43	8	9	0	1	12	0	204
2015	101	44	10	11	0	1	19	0	186
2016	113	38	8	12	0	0	15	0	186
2017	120	35	8	11	0	0	18	0	192
2018	120	33	8	14	0	1	17	0	193
2019	124	23	11	11	0	0	17	0	186
2020	139	19	12	9	0	0	18	0	197
2021	130	18	13	9	0	0	9	0	179
2022	138	22	18	7	0	0	13	0	198
2023	144	15	14	6	1	0	15	0	195
2024	134	16	17	6	2	0	25	0	200

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 McGrath Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	209	17.6	11.8	n/a
1992	208	15.6	13.3	n/a
1993	224	14.8	15.1	n/a
1994	222	16.0	13.9	20.7
1995	216	15.8	13.7	17.1
1996	216	15.8	13.7	17.1
1997	187	14.8	12.6	10.7
1998	214	15.8	13.5	14
1999	209	16.1	13.0	24.4
2000	205	16.6	12.3	24.9
2001	229	16.5	13.9	21.8
2002	224	16.5	13.6	8.9
2003	224	16.5	13.6	8.9
2004	196	16.5	11.9	9.2
2005	201	16.4	12.3	13.4
2006	194	16.9	11.5	14.4
2007	189	15.8	12.0	12.2
2008	172	17.3	9.9	12.8
2009	185	17.7	10.4	13.5
2010	185	17.6	10.4	11.9
2011	189	16.9	11.1	13.8
2012	190	17.0	11.1	15.3
2013	176	16.9	10.3	17
2014	204	17.3	11.7	26.5
2015	186	18.0	10.3	32.3
2016	186	18.0	10.3	26.3
2017	192	17.6	10.9	22.9
2018	193	17.6	10.9	19.7
2019	186	17.6	10.5	18.8
2020	197	17.4	11.2	17.3
2021	179	18.6	9.6	10.1
2022	198	19.6	10.1	9.1
2023	195	19.7	9.8	16.4
2024	200	19.5	10.2	14

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 McGrath Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	209	17.6	11.8	n/a
1992	208	15.6	13.3	n/a
1993	224	14.8	15.1	n/a
1994	222	16.0	13.9	20.7
1995	216	15.8	13.7	17.1
1996	216	15.8	13.7	17.1
1997	187	14.8	12.6	10.7
1998	214	15.8	13.5	14
1999	209	16.1	13.0	24.4
2000	205	16.6	12.3	24.9
2001	229	16.5	13.9	21.8
2002	224	16.5	13.6	8.9
2003	224	16.5	13.6	8.9
2004	196	16.5	11.9	9.2
2005	201	16.4	12.3	13.4
2006	194	16.9	11.5	14.4
2007	189	15.8	12.0	12.2
2008	172	17.3	9.9	12.8
2009	185	17.7	10.4	13.5
2010	185	17.6	10.4	11.9
2011	189	16.9	11.1	13.8
2012	190	17.0	11.1	15.3
2013	176	16.9	10.3	17
2014	204	17.3	11.7	26.5
2015	186	18.0	10.3	32.3
2016	186	18.0	10.3	26.3
2017	192	17.6	10.9	22.9
2018	193	17.6	10.9	19.7
2019	186	17.6	10.5	18.8
2020	197	17.4	11.2	17.3
2021	179	18.6	9.6	10.1
2022	198	19.6	10.1	9.1
2023	195	19.7	9.8	16.4
2024	200	19.5	10.2	14

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 McGrath Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$402 (2.3%)	$17,078 (97.7%)	$17,480
2020	$380 (2.2%)	$16,644 (97.8%)	$17,024
2021	$849 (4.4%)	$18,578 (95.6%)	$19,426
2022	$653 (3.4%)	$18,635 (96.6%)	$19,289

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McGrath Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 141^st of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 140^th of 898 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (McGrath Elementary)	53	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brentwood)	69.4	64.3	5.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McGrath Elementary)	64.8	65.7	0.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brentwood)	77	72.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (McGrath Elementary)	70.3	33.3	37%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brentwood)	73.6	44.8	28.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (McGrath Elementary)	60.9	77.8	16.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brentwood)	62.9	78	15.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McGrath Elementary)	69.5	80.8	11.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brentwood)	76	81.1	5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	186	195	4.8%
African American	23	15	34.8%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	11	14	27.3%
Hispanic	11	6	45.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	124	144	16.1%
Two or More Races	17	15	11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.8%	16.4%	2.4%

Schools Near McGrath Elementary

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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
McGrath Elementary	Public	K-5	2350 St Clair Ave - Suite A	Brentwood	63144	St. Louis County	Brentwood	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 962-6824	200	20	10.2	14.0%	134 (67.0%)	16 (8.0%)	6 (3.0%)	17 (8.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (12.5%)	91.6	47^th of 906 public elementary schools	94.8%		80.2	140^th of 898 public elementary schools	84.4%	93	60.5	70.5			72.1			$19,289	$653	$18,635
Mark Twain Elementary	Public	K-5	2350 St. Clair Ave	Brentwood	63144	St. Louis County	Brentwood	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 962-0613	159	20	8.1	18.2%	96 (60.4%)	24 (15.1%)	7 (4.4%)	18 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.8%)	95.5	22^nd of 906 public elementary schools	97.6%		98.2	6^th of 898 public elementary schools	99.3%	16		71.4		68.0	80.5			$18,970	$654	$18,316
Brentwood Early Childhd Center	Public	PK	2350 St. Clair Ave - Suite B	Brentwood	63144	St. Louis County	Brentwood	No	No	No	No	(314) 262-8521	82	5	15.4	4.9%	52 (63.4%)	1 (1.2%)	3 (3.7%)	18 (22.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.8%)								(n/a)
Dr. Henry Givens Junior Elementary	Public	K-5	701 N Rock Hill Rd	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 963-6460	289	24	12.1	32.5%	152 (52.6%)	97 (33.6%)	9 (3.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.0%)	77.1	172^nd of 906 public elementary schools	81.0%		72.5	214^th of 898 public elementary schools	76.2%	42		48.6	52.5	52.5	51.1		65.0	$15,449	$151	$15,298
Avery Elementary	Public	K-5	909 Bompart Ave	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 963-6425	350	28	12.3	6.9%	300 (85.7%)	17 (4.9%)	12 (3.4%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.6%)	97	10^th of 906 public elementary schools	98.9%		96.4	17^th of 898 public elementary schools	98.1%	7	71.1	75.3	75.4	77.1	77.8	82.9	75.3	$13,170	$81	$13,089
Hudson Elementary	Public	K-5	9825 Hudson Ave	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 963-6466	187	20	9.5	9.1%	138 (73.8%)	8 (4.3%)	11 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (15.5%)	90.9	52^nd of 906 public elementary schools	94.3%		85.9	97^th of 898 public elementary schools	89.2%	45	76.6	50.0		64.4	73.3	78.4	80.6	$15,511	$86	$15,425
Mrh Early Childhood Center	Public	PK, KG-2	2810 Burgess Avenue	Maplewood	63143	St. Louis County	Maplewood-Richmond Heights	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 644-4405	488	38	12.9	24.0%	347 (71.1%)	53 (10.9%)	25 (5.1%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (10.5%)								(n/a)								$17,210	$1,355	$15,855
Bristol Elementary	Public	K-5	20 Gray Ave	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	No	(314) 963-6433	393	27	14.3	5.9%	343 (87.3%)	10 (2.5%)	15 (3.8%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.1%)	96.2	17^th of 906 public elementary schools	98.1%		96.2	19^th of 898 public elementary schools	97.9%	2	70.6	72.5	68.0	79.6	80.9	76.6	79.6	$13,948	$228	$13,720
Walter Ambrose Family Center	Public	PK	222 W Cedar Ave	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	No	(314) 963-6440	200	9	22.2	10.5%	161 (80.5%)	13 (6.5%)	8 (4.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.5%)								(n/a)
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

Frequently Asked Questions about McGrath Elementary

What schools do graduates of McGrath Elementary attend?

Students who attend McGrath Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brentwood Middle
High : Brentwood High

What is the racial makeup of McGrath Elementary?

Students at McGrath Elementary are 67% White, 13% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 8% African American, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend McGrath Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 200 students attended McGrath Elementary.

What district is McGrath Elementary in?

Brentwood

Is McGrath Elementary a good school?

Yes. McGrath Elementary ranks in the top 5.2% of Missouri elementary schools.

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