Conway Elementary

Summary:

Conway Elementary is a public elementary school located in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 408 students. It is part of the Ladue School District, which is ranked 8th out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Conway Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, ranking 6th out of 906 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with 77-86% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics and English Language Arts, significantly outperforming the state averages of 40.8-46.2%. Conway Elementary has a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 2.95% to 6.13% over the past few years, indicating a relatively affluent student population. The school also has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.2 to 12.7 over the past few years, and spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $13,876 to $15,125 per student over the past few years.

When compared to the nearby schools in the Ladue School District, such as Reed Elementary, Old Bonhomme Elementary, and Spoede Elementary, Conway Elementary outperforms them in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts. However, these nearby schools also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a high-quality education across the district.

Detail:

Public K-4

9900 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124-1651

(314) 993-2878

District: Ladue

SchoolDigger Rank:
6^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,125

Students who attend Conway Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ladue Fifth Grade Center
	Ladue Middle
High:	Ladue Horton Watkins High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 414

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.1%

Asian:

17.1%

Two or more races:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Conway Elementary ranks better than 99.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Ladue School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.33. (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 Conway Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Ladue School District. Racial makeup is: White (60.1%), Asian (17.1%), two or more races (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Conway Elementary is 13.1. 3 elementary schools in the Ladue School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Conway Elementary employs 31.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Conway Elementary is $15,125, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Ladue School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Conway Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Conway Elementary 6^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Conway Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Ladue:

SchoolDigger ranks Ladue 8^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Conway Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Conway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	95.20	11^th	1074	99.0%
2007	88.16	49^th	1080	95.5%
2008	95.64	6^th	1084	99.4%
2009	94.93	11^th	1053	99.0%
2010	94.59	15^th	1066	98.6%
2011	94.26	14^th	1088	98.7%
2012	88.80	55^th	1085	94.9%
2013	93.61	16^th	1108	98.6%
2014	93.82	21^st	1089	98.1%
2015	92.65	33^rd	1058	96.9%
2016	91.53	30^th	865	96.5%
2017	93.64	16^th	1032	98.4%
2018	91.71	42^nd	1045	96.0%
2019	91.55	41^st	1052	96.1%
2021	98.63	4^th	901	99.6%
2022	97.60	9^th	908	99.0%
2023	97.77	11^th	898	98.8%
2024	98.33	6^th	906	99.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Conway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	60.84	34^th	70	51.4%
2019	59.57	46^th	91	49.5%

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Rank History for White students at Conway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	85.04	93^rd	898	89.6%
2019	88.78	55^th	917	94.0%
2021	98.26	3^rd	691	99.6%
2022	93.24	25^th	675	96.3%
2023	93.14	27^th	673	96.0%
2024	96.48	7^th	668	99.0%

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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 Conway 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	394	394
1992	323	76	13	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
1993	309	74	10	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
1994	323	92	10	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
1995	277	85	14	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
1996	277	85	14	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
1997	286	89	12	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
1998	269	91	14	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
1999	260	85	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
2000	259	50	12	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
2001	248	37	14	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	303
2002	279	28	12	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	325
2003	279	28	12	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	325
2004	261	21	14	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	303
2005	280	18	16	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	320
2006	285	20	16	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
2007	310	23	24	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	366
2008	298	39	30	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	372
2009	302	36	34	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	383
2010	294	41	37	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
2011	292	48	36	14	1	0	9	0	400
2012	277	48	30	13	1	0	12	0	381
2013	281	40	28	15	0	0	19	0	383
2014	230	40	27	17	0	0	20	0	334
2015	221	34	28	18	0	0	23	0	324
2016	221	34	35	11	0	0	18	0	319
2017	237	33	30	11	0	0	21	0	332
2018	237	32	40	13	0	0	23	0	345
2019	234	23	42	14	0	0	26	0	339
2020	230	22	52	14	1	0	25	0	344
2021	236	19	48	17	2	0	29	0	351
2022	247	14	59	16	3	0	34	0	373
2023	257	23	69	13	3	1	42	0	408
2024	249	35	71	12	3	0	44	0	414

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 Conway Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	394	24.3	16.2	n/a
1992	418	24.0	17.4	n/a
1993	400	25.8	15.5	n/a
1994	431	26.0	16.6	5.3
1995	385	26.9	14.3	n/a
1996	385	26.9	14.3	n/a
1997	395	25.7	15.4	2.3
1998	380	25.7	14.8	8.2
1999	360	24.7	14.6	13.3
2000	328	26.2	12.5	8.2
2001	303	25.2	12.0	4.3
2002	325	27.9	11.6	3.1
2003	325	27.9	11.6	3.1
2004	303	27.7	10.9	3.6
2005	320	28.1	11.4	4.7
2006	329	28.2	11.7	5.2
2007	366	26.1	14.0	4.9
2008	372	29.7	12.5	4
2009	383	30.3	12.6	5.7
2010	384	32.2	11.9	6.5
2011	400	31.4	12.7	7
2012	381	27.7	13.7	7.9
2013	383	27.9	13.7	7.6
2014	334	26.6	12.5	7.8
2015	324	27.0	12.0	5.6
2016	319	26.0	12.2	7.8
2017	332	28.3	11.7	5.7
2018	345	27.5	12.5	4.9
2019	339	28.5	11.8	3.8
2020	344	27.9	12.3	4.4
2021	351	31.0	11.2	3.1
2022	373	31.9	11.6	2.9
2023	408	32.0	12.7	6.1
2024	414	31.6	13.1	6

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 Conway Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	394	24.3	16.2	n/a
1992	418	24.0	17.4	n/a
1993	400	25.8	15.5	n/a
1994	431	26.0	16.6	5.3
1995	385	26.9	14.3	n/a
1996	385	26.9	14.3	n/a
1997	395	25.7	15.4	2.3
1998	380	25.7	14.8	8.2
1999	360	24.7	14.6	13.3
2000	328	26.2	12.5	8.2
2001	303	25.2	12.0	4.3
2002	325	27.9	11.6	3.1
2003	325	27.9	11.6	3.1
2004	303	27.7	10.9	3.6
2005	320	28.1	11.4	4.7
2006	329	28.2	11.7	5.2
2007	366	26.1	14.0	4.9
2008	372	29.7	12.5	4
2009	383	30.3	12.6	5.7
2010	384	32.2	11.9	6.5
2011	400	31.4	12.7	7
2012	381	27.7	13.7	7.9
2013	383	27.9	13.7	7.6
2014	334	26.6	12.5	7.8
2015	324	27.0	12.0	5.6
2016	319	26.0	12.2	7.8
2017	332	28.3	11.7	5.7
2018	345	27.5	12.5	4.9
2019	339	28.5	11.8	3.8
2020	344	27.9	12.3	4.4
2021	351	31.0	11.2	3.1
2022	373	31.9	11.6	2.9
2023	408	32.0	12.7	6.1
2024	414	31.6	13.1	6

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 Conway Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$17 (0.1%)	$14,643 (99.9%)	$14,660
2020	$63 (0.5%)	$13,813 (99.5%)	$13,876
2021	$214 (1.4%)	$14,678 (98.6%)	$14,892
2022	$111 (0.7%)	$15,014 (99.3%)	$15,125

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Conway Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 41^st of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 11^th of 898 Elementary schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Conway Elementary)	70.5	74.2	3.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ladue)	66.8	67.6	0.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Conway Elementary)	78.7	83.7	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ladue)	70.3	73.1	2.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Conway Elementary)	67.2	84.4	17.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ladue)	69.4	78.6	9.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Conway Elementary)	73.5	80.6	7.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ladue)	75.8	78.5	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	339	408	20.4%
African American	23	23
American Indian	0	3
Asian	42	69	64.3%
Hispanic	14	13	7.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	234	257	9.8%
Two or More Races	26	42	61.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.8%	6.1%	2.3%

Schools Near Conway 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	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Conway Elementary	Public	K-4	9900 Conway Rd	Saint Louis	63124	St. Louis County	Ladue	No	No	No	No	(314) 993-2878	414	32	13.1	6.0%	249 (60.1%)	35 (8.5%)	12 (2.9%)	71 (17.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (10.6%)	98.3	6^th of 906 public elementary schools	99.3%		97.8	11^th of 898 public elementary schools	98.8%	5	77.0	86.0			80.4	86.0			$15,125	$111	$15,014
Litzsinger	Public	K-8	10094 Litzsinger Rd	Saint Louis	63124	St. Louis County	Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 989-8800	82	33	2.4	96.3%	34 (41.5%)	39 (47.6%)	3 (3.7%)	4 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)								(n/a)								11.9	$116,852	$8,900	$107,951
Ladue Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	10890 Ladue Rd.	Saint Louis	63141	St. Louis County	Ladue	No	No	No	No	(314) 993-5724	232	0		4.3%	156 (67.2%)	20 (8.6%)	15 (6.5%)	26 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.5%)								(n/a)
Reed Elementary	Public	K-4	9060 Ladue	Saint Louis	63124	St. Louis County	Ladue	No	No	No	No	(314) 991-1456	384	31	12.3	7.8%	273 (71.1%)	32 (8.3%)	18 (4.7%)	32 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.6%)	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
Old Bonhomme Elementary	Public	K-4	9661 Old Bonhomme	Saint Louis	63132	St. Louis County	Ladue	No	No	No	No	(314) 993-0656	391	33	11.9	10.2%	189 (48.3%)	55 (14.1%)	25 (6.4%)	81 (20.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (10.5%)	92.3	41^st of 906 public elementary schools	95.5%		91.7	51^st of 898 public elementary schools	94.3%	10	76.8	67.7			78.3	66.5			$14,123	$110	$14,013
Spoede Elementary	Public	K-4	425 N Spoede Rd	Saint Louis	63141	St. Louis County	Ladue	No	No	No	No	(314) 432-4438	381	31	12.4	11.5%	192 (50.4%)	64 (16.8%)	21 (5.5%)	76 (19.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.1%)	88.5	67^th of 906 public elementary schools	92.6%		95.4	24^th of 898 public elementary schools	97.3%	43	56.1	84.5			52.7	82.1			$15,950	$158	$15,792
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
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
Family Center	Public	PK	301 N Gay Ave.	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	No	(314) 854-6900	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(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

Frequently Asked Questions about Conway Elementary

Is Conway Elementary a good school?

Yes! Conway Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 6^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Conway Elementary attend?

Students who attend Conway Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ladue Fifth Grade Center
Middle : Ladue Middle
High : Ladue Horton Watkins High

How many students attend Conway Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 414 students attended Conway Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Conway Elementary?

Students at Conway Elementary are 60% White, 17% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 8% African American, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Conway Elementary in?

Ladue

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