Meramec Elementary

Summary:

Meramec Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Clayton, Missouri, serving 355 students in grades K-5. As part of the top-performing Clayton School District, Meramec Elementary has consistently been one of the best elementary schools in the state, ranking 7th out of 906 Missouri elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Meramec Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, Meramec's proficiency rates in mathematics and English Language Arts were notably higher than the state averages, and its 5th-grade science proficiency rate was also much stronger. The school's low student-teacher ratio, high per-student spending, and strong gifted and talented program further contribute to its success. Compared to nearby schools in the Brentwood, Maplewood-Richmond Heights, and University City school districts, Meramec Elementary's academic performance is significantly higher.

Another notable aspect of Meramec Elementary is its relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, which has ranged from 3.4% to 13.2% over the past few years, generally lower than the nearby schools. This, combined with the school's affluent student population and strong gifted and talented program, suggests that Meramec Elementary is providing an exceptional educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

400 S Meramec Ave
Clayton, MO 63105-2531

(314) 854-6300

District: Clayton

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,052

Students who attend Meramec Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Wydown Middle
High:	Clayton High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 355

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.6%

Asian:

11.0%

African American:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meramec Elementary ranks better than 99.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Clayton School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.65. (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 Meramec Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Clayton School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meramec Elementary is $19,052, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Clayton School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meramec Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Meramec Elementary 7^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Meramec Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Clayton:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton 4^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meramec Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Meramec Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	89.06	50^th	1074	95.3%
2007	86.31	69^th	1080	93.6%
2008	92.93	12^th	1084	98.9%
2009	90.90	46^th	1053	95.6%
2010	86.39	77^th	1066	92.8%
2011	89.18	48^th	1088	95.6%
2012	92.18	25^th	1085	97.7%
2013	93.62	15^th	1108	98.6%
2014	92.88	31^st	1089	97.2%
2015	86.60	100^th	1058	90.5%
2016	85.46	104^th	865	88.0%
2017	89.27	56^th	1032	94.6%
2018	94.81	18^th	1045	98.3%
2019	97.10	6^th	1052	99.4%
2021	93.19	35^th	901	96.1%
2022	97.26	10^th	908	98.9%
2023	98.12	7^th	898	99.2%
2024	97.65	7^th	906	99.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Meramec Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	66.69	23^rd	70	67.1%
2019	71.28	8^th	91	91.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Meramec Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	58.31	82^nd	243	66.3%

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Rank History for White students at Meramec Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	98.84	3^rd	898	99.7%
2019	98.54	4^th	917	99.6%
2021	97.55	5^th	691	99.3%
2022	98.60	4^th	675	99.4%
2023	98.08	3^rd	673	99.6%
2024	98.36	2^nd	668	99.7%

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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 Meramec 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	366	366
1992	288	88	15	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
1993	294	83	20	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
1994	329	79	18	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
1995	317	72	12	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
1996	317	72	12	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
1997	311	70	19	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
1998	285	80	20	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	388
1999	262	86	18	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
2000	271	79	19	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	372
2001	257	82	19	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	362
2002	247	71	25	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	347
2003	247	71	25	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	347
2004	247	73	26	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	351
2005	240	73	31	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	350
2006	230	79	24	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
2007	233	86	35	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	362
2008	237	86	35	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	368
2009	235	85	32	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	367
2010	229	79	33	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	354
2011	240	67	40	10	2	0	0	0	359
2012	225	53	35	11	1	0	4	0	329
2013	241	9	29	13	1	0	7	0	300
2014	246	63	33	12	1	0	14	0	369
2015	233	64	36	11	1	0	12	0	357
2016	234	65	41	11	1	0	11	0	363
2017	222	68	41	14	0	0	14	0	359
2018	228	67	46	15	0	0	15	0	371
2019	222	55	50	14	0	0	20	0	361
2020	216	60	46	8	0	0	17	0	347
2021	221	47	45	7	0	0	13	0	333
2022	231	47	47	7	2	0	20	0	354
2023	240	38	39	9	2	0	27	0	355

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 Meramec Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	366	24.2	15.1	n/a
1992	393	24.3	16.1	8.9
1993	398	23.7	16.8	14.3
1994	428	23.7	18.1	0
1995	409	25.2	16.2	13
1996	409	25.2	16.2	13
1997	403	26.7	15.1	11.9
1998	388	26.5	14.6	13.9
1999	369	26.5	13.9	15.2
2000	372	27.5	13.5	12.4
2001	362	26.9	13.5	13.5
2002	347	25.9	13.4	3.2
2003	347	25.9	13.4	3.2
2004	351	25.9	13.6	1.7
2005	350	26.9	13.0	3.1
2006	343	27.9	12.3	4.1
2007	362	26.9	13.5	3.6
2008	368	28.9	12.7	1.9
2009	367	29.8	12.3	3
2010	354	29.8	11.8	3.7
2011	359	30.7	11.6	5
2012	329	30.7	10.7	4.6
2013	300	30.8	9.7	5.7
2014	369	30.8	11.9	12.5
2015	357	30.0	11.9	15.4
2016	363	31.0	11.7	11.6
2017	359	30.4	11.7	14.5
2018	371	30.4	12.2	13.2
2019	361	31.4	11.4	10
2020	347	31.4	11.0	10.4
2021	333	33.4	9.9	8.7
2022	354	31.3	11.2	8.8
2023	355	31.3	11.3	9

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 Meramec Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	366	24.2	15.1	n/a
1992	393	24.3	16.1	8.9
1993	398	23.7	16.8	14.3
1994	428	23.7	18.1	0
1995	409	25.2	16.2	13
1996	409	25.2	16.2	13
1997	403	26.7	15.1	11.9
1998	388	26.5	14.6	13.9
1999	369	26.5	13.9	15.2
2000	372	27.5	13.5	12.4
2001	362	26.9	13.5	13.5
2002	347	25.9	13.4	3.2
2003	347	25.9	13.4	3.2
2004	351	25.9	13.6	1.7
2005	350	26.9	13.0	3.1
2006	343	27.9	12.3	4.1
2007	362	26.9	13.5	3.6
2008	368	28.9	12.7	1.9
2009	367	29.8	12.3	3
2010	354	29.8	11.8	3.7
2011	359	30.7	11.6	5
2012	329	30.7	10.7	4.6
2013	300	30.8	9.7	5.7
2014	369	30.8	11.9	12.5
2015	357	30.0	11.9	15.4
2016	363	31.0	11.7	11.6
2017	359	30.4	11.7	14.5
2018	371	30.4	12.2	13.2
2019	361	31.4	11.4	10
2020	347	31.4	11.0	10.4
2021	333	33.4	9.9	8.7
2022	354	31.3	11.2	8.8
2023	355	31.3	11.3	9

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 Meramec Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$455 (2.7%)	$16,307 (97.3%)	$16,763
2020	$81 (0.5%)	$17,666 (99.5%)	$17,747
2021	$775 (3.9%)	$18,891 (96.1%)	$19,667
2022	$577 (3.0%)	$18,475 (97.0%)	$19,052

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meramec 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 6^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 7^th of 898 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meramec Elementary)	77	75	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clayton)	71.4	62.3	9.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	39.7	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meramec Elementary)	88.3	72.7	15.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clayton)	76.9	74.3	2.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meramec Elementary)	83.6	80.6	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clayton)	79.4	76.8	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meramec Elementary)	77.1	81.8	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton)	75.6	76.5	0.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meramec Elementary)	76.2	84.5	8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clayton)	64.3	79.9	15.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Meramec Elementary)	80.9	84.5	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Clayton)	64.8	76.9	12.1%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meramec Elementary)	76.2	82.8	6.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton)	67.1	76.2	9.1%
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	361	355	1.7%
African American	55	38	30.9%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	50	39	22%
Hispanic	14	9	35.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	222	240	8.1%
Two or More Races	20	27	35%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10%	9%	1%

Schools Near Meramec 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 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Meramec Elementary	Public	K-5	400 S Meramec Ave	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 854-6300	355	31	11.3	9.0%	240 (67.6%)	38 (10.7%)	9 (2.5%)	39 (11.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.6%)	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
Glenridge Elementary	Public	K-5	7447 Wellington Way	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	No	(314) 854-6200	302	30	9.9	10.6%	162 (53.6%)	33 (10.9%)	19 (6.3%)	57 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.3%)	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
Flynn Park Elementary	Public	K-5	7220 Waterman Ave	University City	63130	St. Louis County	University City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 290-4421	324	25	13.1	100.0%	99 (30.6%)	160 (49.4%)	29 (9.0%)	9 (2.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.7%)	52.7	421^st of 906 public elementary schools	53.5%		47.3	487^th of 898 public elementary schools	45.8%	66	42.7		36.9		35.8	44.1		38.8		$17,520	$2,841	$14,679
Reed Elementary	Public	K-4	9060 Ladue	Saint Louis	63124	St. Louis County	Ladue	No	No	No	No	(314) 991-1456	369	33	11.2	8.4%	269 (72.9%)	29 (7.9%)	13 (3.5%)	25 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.9%)	95.2	23^rd of 906 public elementary schools	97.5%		94.5	28^th of 898 public elementary schools	96.9%	5	62.7	81.3				70.9	85.3			$14,998	$113	$14,885
Jackson Park Elementary	Public	K-5	7400 Balson Ave	University City	63130	St. Louis County	University City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 290-4451	268	27	10.0	100.0%	36 (13.4%)	201 (75.0%)	15 (5.6%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	40.3	556^th of 906 public elementary schools	38.6%		28.1	681^st of 898 public elementary schools	24.2%	125	40.8	37.5	26.3			34.0	40.0			$19,548	$2,790	$16,759
Ralph M. Captain Elementary	Public	K-5	6345 Northwood Ave	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 854-6100	283	30	9.2	10.6%	187 (66.1%)	40 (14.1%)	13 (4.6%)	17 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.2%)	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
Mark Twain Elementary	Public	K-5	2350 St. Clair Ave	Brentwood	63144	St. Louis County	Brentwood	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 962-0613	157	20	7.8	18.5%	106 (67.5%)	18 (11.5%)	4 (2.5%)	19 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.4%)	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
McGrath Elementary	Public	K-5	2350 St Clair Ave - Suite A	Brentwood	63144	St. Louis County	Brentwood	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 962-6824	195	20	9.8	16.4%	144 (73.8%)	15 (7.7%)	6 (3.1%)	14 (7.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.7%)	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
Mrh Elementary	Public	3-6	7314 Glades Avenue	Richmond Heights	63117	St. Louis County	Maplewood-Richmond Heights	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 644-4403	417	38	10.9	25.9%	273 (65.5%)	61 (14.6%)	28 (6.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	48 (11.5%)	84.2	114^th of 906 public elementary schools	87.4%		74.7	190^th of 898 public elementary schools	78.8%	76	44.8	57.8	64.8	50.4	72.0	56.0	75.3	65.9	53.3	$14,155	$620	$13,535
Pershing Elementary	Public	K-5	6761 Bartmer Ave	University City	63130	St. Louis County	University City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 290-4152	265	24	11.2	100.0%	11 (4.2%)	235 (88.7%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	11.5	816^th of 906 public elementary schools	9.9%		12.1	804^th of 898 public elementary schools	10.5%	12	9.2	22.8	5.0		19.6	23.7	18.3			$18,132	$2,903	$15,230

Frequently Asked Questions about Meramec Elementary

What district is Meramec Elementary in?

Clayton

How many students attend Meramec Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 355 students attended Meramec Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Meramec Elementary attend?

Students who attend Meramec Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wydown Middle
High : Clayton High

What is the racial makeup of Meramec Elementary?

Students at Meramec Elementary are 68% White, 11% Asian, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Is Meramec Elementary a good school?

Yes! Meramec Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 7^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools.

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