Dressel Elementary School

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

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:
331^st of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,531

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 675

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.3%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Asian:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.9%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.3. (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 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...)

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

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...)

Compare Dressel Elementary School employs 42.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Gifted and Talented students:

White students:

Lindbergh Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lindbergh Schools 25^th 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
2019	70.86	254^th	1052	75.9%
2021	57.05	386^th	901	57.2%
2022	61.74	344^th	908	62.1%
2023	62.30	331^st	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	34^th	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	630^th	907	30.5%
2023	33.67	430^th	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	89^th	302	70.5%
2022	68.50	20^th	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	74^th	91	18.7%
2023	71.42	2^nd	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
2019	61.25	314^th	917	65.8%
2021	47.91	347^th	691	49.8%
2022	51.56	318^th	675	52.9%
2023	50.81	319^th	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.

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 Dressel Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	550	11	27	26	1	0	40	655
2020	557	11	32	28	1	0	42	671
2021	533	14	37	43	2	1	40	670
2022	538	16	34	39	1	1	47	676
2023	542	19	39	33	1	1	40	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dressel Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 254^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 331^st 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)	63.1	63.1
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lindbergh Schools)	59.6	61.1	1.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dressel Elementary School)	60.2	49.2	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lindbergh Schools)	59.8	56.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dressel Elementary School)	52.8	47.5	5.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lindbergh Schools)	64.2	67.4	3.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dressel Elementary School)	56.5	40.5	16%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lindbergh Schools)	67.3	62.2	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dressel Elementary School)	46	45.3	0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lindbergh Schools)	56.1	55.5	0.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Dressel Elementary School)	52.7	36.5	16.2%
5th Grade Science (Lindbergh Schools)	58.4	51.2	7.2%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dressel Elementary School)	55.8	44.4	11.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lindbergh Schools)	64.3	58.2	6.1%
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	655	675	3.1%
African American	11	19	72.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	27	39	44.4%
Hispanic	26	33	26.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	550	542	1.5%
Two or More Races	40	40
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24%	17.9%	6%

Schools Near Dressel Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Dressel Elementary School	Public	K-5	10911 Tesson Ferry Road	Saint Louis	63123	St. Louis County	Lindbergh Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 729-2485	675	42	15.9	17.9%	542 (80.3%)	19 (2.8%)	33 (4.9%)	39 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.9%)	62.3	331^st of 898 public elementary schools	63.1%		61.7	344^th of 908 public elementary schools	62.1%	13	63.1	47.5	45.3	36.5	49.2	40.5	44.4	$10,531	$198	$10,333
Sappington Elementary	Public	K-5	11011 Gravois Rd	Saint Louis	63126	St. Louis County	Lindbergh Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 729-2460	504	34	14.6	13.9%	416 (82.5%)	12 (2.4%)	28 (5.6%)	29 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.8%)	77.3	162^nd of 898 public elementary schools	82.0%		80.1	153^rd of 908 public elementary schools	83.1%	9	63.4	59.8	46.6	43.7	55.4	60.5	56.4	$10,870	$238	$10,632
Concord Elementary School	Public	K-5	10305 Concord School Rd	Saint Louis	63128	St. Louis County	Lindbergh Schools	No	No	No	No	(314) 729-2470	552	34	16.0	10.1%	475 (86.1%)	6 (1.1%)	24 (4.3%)	27 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	90.5	58^th of 898 public elementary schools	93.5%		85.2	100^th of 908 public elementary schools	89.0%	42	67.0	79.7	62.1	56.8	65.3	72.7	60.0	$10,596	$181	$10,414
Mesnier Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	6930 Weber Rd	Saint Louis	63123	St. Louis County	Affton 101	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 849-5566	715	49	14.5	28.8%	539 (75.4%)	46 (6.4%)	48 (6.7%)	35 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.6%)								(n/a)								$13,502	$84	$13,418
Southview	Public	K-8	11660 Eddie And Park Rd	Saint Louis	63126	St. Louis County	Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 989-8900	48	24	1.9	39.6%	39 (81.3%)	6 (12.5%)	1 (2.1%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)								(n/a)								$157,309	$13,543	$143,766
Long Elementary	Public	K-5	9021 Sappington Rd	Saint Louis	63126	St. Louis County	Lindbergh Schools	No	No	No	No	(314) 729-2450	545	35	15.6	7.0%	475 (87.2%)	15 (2.8%)	21 (3.9%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	91.3	53^rd of 898 public elementary schools	94.1%		85.2	101^st of 908 public elementary schools	88.9%	48	53.5	78.6	62.8	72.1	64.0	69.7	72.1	$10,128	$110	$10,018
Bierbaum Elementary	Public	K-5	2050 Union Rd	Saint Louis	63125	St. Louis County	Mehlville R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 467-5500	533	43	12.2	53.5%	366 (68.7%)	64 (12.0%)	18 (3.4%)	55 (10.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	26 (4.9%)	41.3	550^th of 898 public elementary schools	38.8%		44.7	509^th of 908 public elementary schools	43.9%	41	14.5	34.2	38.5	44.8	25.3	34.6	47.9	$11,683	$545	$11,138
Mosaic Elementary	Public	K-5	3701 Will Ave.	Saint Louis	63125	St. Louis County	Mehlville R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(314) 467-7900	247	17	14.1	8.1%	214 (86.6%)	8 (3.2%)	9 (3.6%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	92.9	39^th of 898 public elementary schools	95.7%		94.8	20^th of 908 public elementary schools	97.8%	19	63.9	82.9	72.1	62.8	52.7	90.3	79.1	$11,654	$761	$10,893
Kennerly Elementary	Public	K-5	10025 Kennerly Rd	Saint Louis	63128	St. Louis County	Lindbergh Schools	No	No	No	No	(314) 729-2440	489	39	12.5	7.6%	415 (84.9%)	7 (1.4%)	20 (4.1%)	21 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.3%)	85.9	96^th of 898 public elementary schools	89.3%		69.9	242^nd of 908 public elementary schools	73.3%	146	62.4	76.9	56.9	54.6	54.1	70.8		$12,380	$508	$11,872
Gotsch Intermediate School	Public	3-5	8348 S Laclede Station Rd	Saint Louis	63123	St. Louis County	Affton 101	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 842-1238	553	42	13.1	31.8%	419 (75.8%)	42 (7.6%)	27 (4.9%)	25 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.2%)	51.8	435^th of 898 public elementary schools	51.6%		41.3	544^th of 908 public elementary schools	40.1%	109	33.4	41.3	36.4	38.6	41.6	50.6	45.3	$11,655	$30	$11,625

Frequently Asked Questions about Dressel Elementary School

Is Dressel Elementary School a good school?

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

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What is the racial makeup of Dressel Elementary School?

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

How many students attend Dressel Elementary School?

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

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