Reed Elementary

Summary:

Reed Elementary is a public elementary school located in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 369 students. The school 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.

Reed Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking between 7th and 28th out of over 900 schools in recent years. The school's students consistently perform well above the state average in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments, with proficiency rates often exceeding 70% and sometimes reaching over 80%. Compared to other schools in the Ladue district, Reed Elementary's performance is generally on par or slightly higher, indicating strong academic achievement. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for its Gifted and Talented students, ranking 1st out of 91 Missouri elementary schools in 2018-2019.

Reed Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 2.44% to 8.4% in recent years, suggesting a relatively affluent student population. The school's student body is predominantly White, with the White student subgroup ranking highly compared to other Missouri elementary schools. Additionally, Reed Elementary has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.8 to 11.2 students per teacher in recent years, and its per-student spending is higher than the state average, ranging from $12,919 to $15,686 per student in recent years, suggesting adequate resources for the school. However, the school has experienced a notable increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 4.6% in 2023-2024 to 17.8% in 2021-2022, which is an area that warrants further investigation.

Detail:

Public K-4

9060 Ladue
Saint Louis, MO 63124-1902

(314) 991-1456

District: Ladue

SchoolDigger Rank:
23^rd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,998

Students who attend Reed Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 384

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.1%

African American:

8.3%

Asian:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Reed Elementary ranks better than 97.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Ladue School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.16. (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 Racial makeup is: White (71.1%), Asian (8.3%), African American (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reed Elementary is 12.3, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Ladue School District. (See more...)

Compare Reed Elementary employs 31.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reed Elementary is $14,998. 2 elementary schools in the Ladue School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Reed Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Reed Elementary 23^rd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Reed 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 Reed Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Reed Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	90.18	42^nd	1074	96.1%
2007	89.00	41^st	1080	96.2%
2008	94.90	7^th	1084	99.4%
2009	94.71	13^th	1053	98.8%
2010	93.79	22^nd	1066	97.9%
2011	92.87	23^rd	1088	97.9%
2012	93.93	11^th	1085	99.0%
2013	90.58	38^th	1108	96.6%
2014	89.29	60^th	1089	94.5%
2015	88.48	70^th	1058	93.4%
2016	94.19	13^th	865	98.5%
2017	94.60	12^th	1032	98.8%
2018	95.31	13^th	1045	98.8%
2019	93.64	26^th	1052	97.5%
2021	94.81	25^th	901	97.2%
2022	98.24	7^th	908	99.2%
2023	94.46	28^th	898	96.9%
2024	95.16	23^rd	906	97.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Reed Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	89.58	11^th	251	95.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Reed Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	69.82	14^th	70	80.0%
2019	72.28	1^st	91	98.9%

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Rank History for White students at Reed Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	94.76	18^th	898	98.0%
2019	94.27	19^th	917	97.9%
2021	92.73	30^th	691	95.7%
2022	97.43	8^th	675	98.8%
2023	88.39	56^th	673	91.7%
2024	95.04	12^th	668	98.2%

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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 Reed 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	334	334
1992	232	82	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
1993	246	91	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
1994	262	99	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
1995	250	93	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
1996	250	93	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
1997	241	75	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
1998	256	74	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
1999	267	73	11	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
2000	281	48	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
2001	284	42	15	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
2002	287	29	20	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
2003	287	29	20	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
2004	284	29	20	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
2005	295	40	22	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	362
2006	284	39	16	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
2007	290	42	16	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	359
2008	310	36	19	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	375
2009	359	32	18	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	419
2010	373	35	25	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	445
2011	384	24	23	15	1	0	21	0	468
2012	375	32	23	14	1	0	25	0	470
2013	356	40	23	22	1	0	26	0	468
2014	302	37	24	18	1	0	27	0	409
2015	307	38	27	18	1	1	30	0	422
2016	306	37	32	14	1	0	31	0	421
2017	296	33	24	13	1	0	27	0	394
2018	314	35	27	14	0	0	29	0	419
2019	300	36	28	15	0	0	29	0	408
2020	288	35	30	12	0	0	28	0	393
2021	246	31	28	9	0	1	32	0	347
2022	262	27	32	11	0	1	36	0	369
2023	269	29	25	13	0	0	33	0	369
2024	273	32	32	18	0	0	29	0	384

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 Reed Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	334	21.2	15.7	n/a
1992	327	21.4	15.2	n/a
1993	348	23.4	14.9	n/a
1994	371	23.6	15.7	8.4
1995	354	23.9	14.8	n/a
1996	354	23.9	14.8	n/a
1997	326	22.5	14.5	3.4
1998	339	23.0	14.7	11.5
1999	353	25.8	13.7	13
2000	339	26.1	13.0	8.3
2001	342	26.9	12.7	9.1
2002	336	28.2	11.9	8.9
2003	336	28.2	11.9	8.9
2004	338	28.7	11.8	10.4
2005	362	29.2	12.4	11.3
2006	349	30.2	11.6	11.2
2007	359	29.1	12.3	8.6
2008	375	31.2	12.0	7.5
2009	419	33.8	12.4	4.8
2010	445	34.2	12.9	6.1
2011	468	35.2	13.2	5.3
2012	470	34.5	13.6	6.2
2013	468	35.0	13.3	7.7
2014	409	29.8	13.7	7.3
2015	422	31.0	13.6	7.8
2016	421	32.0	13.1	8.8
2017	394	32.0	12.3	6.1
2018	419	32.7	12.8	6
2019	408	33.0	12.3	7.8
2020	393	31.5	12.4	7.9
2021	347	31.1	11.1	4.3
2022	369	33.9	10.8	2.4
2023	369	32.8	11.2	8.4
2024	384	31.2	12.3	7.8

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 Reed Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	334	21.2	15.7	n/a
1992	327	21.4	15.2	n/a
1993	348	23.4	14.9	n/a
1994	371	23.6	15.7	8.4
1995	354	23.9	14.8	n/a
1996	354	23.9	14.8	n/a
1997	326	22.5	14.5	3.4
1998	339	23.0	14.7	11.5
1999	353	25.8	13.7	13
2000	339	26.1	13.0	8.3
2001	342	26.9	12.7	9.1
2002	336	28.2	11.9	8.9
2003	336	28.2	11.9	8.9
2004	338	28.7	11.8	10.4
2005	362	29.2	12.4	11.3
2006	349	30.2	11.6	11.2
2007	359	29.1	12.3	8.6
2008	375	31.2	12.0	7.5
2009	419	33.8	12.4	4.8
2010	445	34.2	12.9	6.1
2011	468	35.2	13.2	5.3
2012	470	34.5	13.6	6.2
2013	468	35.0	13.3	7.7
2014	409	29.8	13.7	7.3
2015	422	31.0	13.6	7.8
2016	421	32.0	13.1	8.8
2017	394	32.0	12.3	6.1
2018	419	32.7	12.8	6
2019	408	33.0	12.3	7.8
2020	393	31.5	12.4	7.9
2021	347	31.1	11.1	4.3
2022	369	33.9	10.8	2.4
2023	369	32.8	11.2	8.4
2024	384	31.2	12.3	7.8

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 Reed Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$14 (0.1%)	$12,905 (99.9%)	$12,919
2020	$71 (0.5%)	$13,444 (99.5%)	$13,515
2021	$227 (1.4%)	$15,460 (98.6%)	$15,686
2022	$113 (0.8%)	$14,885 (99.2%)	$14,998

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Reed 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 26^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 28^th of 898 Elementary schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Reed Elementary)	68	60.3	7.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ladue)	66.8	67.6	0.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reed Elementary)	76.9	69.5	7.4%
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 (Reed Elementary)	72.3	84	11.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ladue)	69.4	78.6	9.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Reed Elementary)	84.8	86.9	2.1%
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	408	369	9.6%
African American	36	29	19.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	28	25	10.7%
Hispanic	15	13	13.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	300	269	10.3%
Two or More Races	29	33	13.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.8%	8.4%	0.6%

Schools Near Reed 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
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
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)
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
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
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
Jackson Park Elementary	Public	K-5	7400 Balson Ave	University City	63130	St. Louis County	University City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 290-4451	263	24	10.7	100.0%	45 (17.1%)	180 (68.4%)	16 (6.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.6%)	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
Glenridge Elementary	Public	K-5	7447 Wellington Way	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	No	(314) 854-6200	318	30	10.4	6.9%	179 (56.3%)	33 (10.4%)	20 (6.3%)	53 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.4%)	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
Barbara Jordan Elementary	Public	K-5	1500 N 82nd BLVD	University City	63130	St. Louis County	University City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 290-4361	352	25	14.3	100.0%	11 (3.1%)	269 (76.4%)	49 (13.9%)	6 (1.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.3%)	26	688^th of 906 public elementary schools	24.1%		17.3	755^th of 898 public elementary schools	15.9%	67	28.3	37.0	19.1	28.6	27.6		19.6	$16,895	$2,616	$14,280
Flynn Park Elementary	Public	K-5	7220 Waterman Ave	University City	63130	St. Louis County	University City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 290-4421	313	27	11.7	100.0%	100 (31.9%)	147 (47.0%)	24 (7.7%)	10 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.9%)	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
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Reed Elementary

What schools do graduates of Reed Elementary attend?

Students who attend Reed Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

How many students attend Reed Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 384 students attended Reed Elementary.

Is Reed Elementary a good school?

Yes! Reed Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 23^rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools.

What district is Reed Elementary in?

Ladue

What is the racial makeup of Reed Elementary?

Students at Reed Elementary are 71% White, 8% African American, 8% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

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