Dressel Elementary School

Summary:

Dressel Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 675 students in grades K-5. While the school is part of the highly-ranked Lindbergh Schools district, it faces some unique challenges compared to its neighboring schools.

Dressel Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White students (80.3%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 68.25% to 87.16% White students. However, the school's test scores, particularly in Mathematics and Science, are generally lower than the Lindbergh district and state averages. Additionally, Dressel has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (17.93%) and a higher student-teacher ratio (15.9) than the surrounding Lindbergh schools. Despite these challenges, the school performs well for its Special Education and Gifted and Talented student subgroups, ranking 34th and 2nd, respectively, out of Missouri elementary schools.

Compared to nearby Long Elementary, Kennerly Elementary, Sappington Elementary, and Concord Elementary, Dressel Elementary generally performs worse, with lower test scores, higher free/reduced lunch rates, and a lower overall ranking. Additionally, Dressel is located relatively close to schools in the Mehlville R-IX district, which generally have lower test scores and rankings than the Lindbergh schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 10911 Tesson Ferry Road
       Saint Louis, MO  63123-6116


(314) 729-2485

District: Lindbergh Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
331st of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,531 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  675

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.3%
Two or more races:
5.9%
Asian:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.9% Help


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Compare Details Dressel Elementary School ranks better than 63.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lindbergh Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.3. (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 Dressel Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lindbergh Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (80.3%), two or more races (5.9%), Asian (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lindbergh Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dressel Elementary School is 15.9. 4 elementary schools in the Lindbergh Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Dressel Elementary School employs 42.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dressel Elementary School is $10,531. 4 elementary schools in the Lindbergh Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dressel Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dressel Elementary School 331st of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Dressel Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Lindbergh Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lindbergh Schools 25th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dressel Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dressel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.86 254th 1052 75.9%
2021 57.05 386th 901 57.2%
2022 61.74 344th 908 62.1%
2023 62.30 331st 898 63.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dressel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.96 34th 107 68.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dressel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.60 630th 907 30.5%
2023 33.67 430th 611 29.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dressel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.26 89th 302 70.5%
2022 68.50 20th 103 80.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dressel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.93 74th 91 18.7%
2023 71.42 2nd 13 84.6%
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Rank History for White students at Dressel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.25 314th 917 65.8%
2021 47.91 347th 691 49.8%
2022 51.56 318th 675 52.9%
2023 50.81 319th 673 52.6%
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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.

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Dressel Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Dressel Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 550 11 27 26 1 0 40 0 655
2020 557 11 32 28 1 0 42 0 671
2021 533 14 37 43 2 1 40 0 670
2022 538 16 34 39 1 1 47 0 676
2023 542 19 39 33 1 1 40 0 675

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 Dressel Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 655 40.0 16.3 24
2020 671 40.5 16.5 15.2
2021 670 33.0 20.2 4.8
2022 676 42.2 16.0 11.5
2023 675 42.3 15.9 17.9

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 Dressel Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 655 40.0 16.3 24
2020 671 40.5 16.5 15.2
2021 670 33.0 20.2 4.8
2022 676 42.2 16.0 11.5
2023 675 42.3 15.9 17.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dressel Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $21 (0.2%) $8,948 (99.8%) $8,969
2020 $50 (0.5%) $9,311 (99.5%) $9,362
2021 $647 (6.2%) $9,862 (93.8%) $10,509
2022 $198 (1.9%) $10,333 (98.1%) $10,531

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dressel Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 254th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 331st of 898 Elementary schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dressel Elementary School)63.163.1
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lindbergh Schools)59.661.1
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dressel Elementary School)60.249.2
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lindbergh Schools)59.856.5
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dressel Elementary School)52.847.5
 5.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lindbergh Schools)64.267.4
 3.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dressel Elementary School)56.540.5
 16%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lindbergh Schools)67.362.2
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dressel Elementary School)4645.3
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lindbergh Schools)56.155.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Dressel Elementary School)52.736.5
 16.2%
   5th Grade Science (Lindbergh Schools)58.451.2
 7.2%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dressel Elementary School)55.844.4
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lindbergh Schools)64.358.2
 6.1%
   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 Students655675
 3.1%
African American1119
 72.7%
American Indian11
Asian2739
 44.4%
Hispanic2633
 26.9%
Pacific Islander01
White550542
 1.5%
Two or More Races4040
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24%17.9%
 6%


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Dressel Elementary School ranks 331st of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Dressel Elementary School are 80% White, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 675 students attended Dressel Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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