Trautwein Elementary

Summary:

Trautwein Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 359 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Mehlville R-Ix school district, which is ranked 95 out of 386 districts in the state.

Trautwein Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with significantly lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of Trautwein students proficient or better in Math ranged from 24% to 34.3%, compared to 43.9% to 51.7% for the Mehlville district and 38.4% to 44.4% for the state. The school's performance on English Language Arts (ELA) tests is slightly better, but still below the district and state. Trautwein also has higher rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 15.6% to 20.6% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Dressel Elementary School and Oakville Elementary.

The challenges faced by Trautwein Elementary appear to be closely tied to the socioeconomic status of its student population, with 42.34% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 22.28% at Oakville Elementary and 8.1% at Mosaic Elementary. While the school's per-student spending has increased in recent years, the academic results have not yet shown significant improvement. Addressing the specific factors contributing to Trautwein's underperformance, such as attendance issues and instructional practices, could be crucial in driving academic progress for the students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 5011 Ambs Rd
       Saint Louis, MO  63128-2919


(314) 467-6400

District: Mehlville R-Ix

SchoolDigger Rank:
474th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,362 Help


Students who attend Trautwein Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Washington Middle
High:    Mehlville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  370

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.3%
African American:
17.6%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Trautwein Elementary ranks worse than 52.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 9th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Mehlville R-Ix School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.8. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.3%), African American (17.6%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Trautwein Elementary is 13.5, which is the 3rd best among 11 elementary schools in the Mehlville R-Ix School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trautwein Elementary is $12,362, which is the 2nd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Mehlville R-Ix School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Trautwein Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Trautwein Elementary 474th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Trautwein Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Mehlville R-Ix:

SchoolDigger ranks Mehlville R-Ix 95th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Trautwein Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Trautwein Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.16 221st 1074 79.4%
2007 62.72 338th 1080 68.7%
2008 69.38 257th 1084 76.3%
2009 65.38 307th 1053 70.8%
2010 68.03 304th 1066 71.5%
2011 50.23 608th 1088 44.1%
2012 53.05 556th 1085 48.8%
2013 41.45 744th 1108 32.9%
2014 48.05 610th 1089 44.0%
2015 48.74 581st 1058 45.1%
2016 45.24 515th 865 40.5%
2017 34.40 736th 1032 28.7%
2018 27.57 800th 1045 23.4%
2019 29.05 806th 1052 23.4%
2021 26.94 683rd 901 24.2%
2022 25.44 688th 908 24.2%
2023 33.79 624th 898 30.5%
2024 47.80 474th 906 47.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Trautwein Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.85 38th 101 62.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Trautwein Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.78 706th 887 20.4%
2019 34.29 668th 907 26.4%
2021 29.53 437th 574 23.9%
2022 30.67 395th 532 25.8%
2023 32.27 440th 611 28.0%
2024 33.03 441st 625 29.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Trautwein Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.48 195th 251 22.3%
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Rank History for White students at Trautwein Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.64 796th 898 11.4%
2019 23.10 773rd 917 15.7%
2021 17.10 604th 691 12.6%
2022 18.95 585th 675 13.3%
2023 17.42 594th 673 11.7%
2024 38.60 419th 668 37.3%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Sunday, January 20, 2013

Open Quote The teachers at Trautwein are exceptional...the principle isn't so great. I suspect the recent decline in performance since 2009 is a result of losing one of the best principles ever to exist. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Trautwein 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 937 937
1992 814 100 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 933
1993 818 90 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 923
1994 815 76 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 909
1995 578 72 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 659
1996 578 72 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 659
1997 575 79 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1998 527 60 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1999 535 65 21 3 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2000 517 64 30 5 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2001 535 59 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2002 511 49 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2003 511 49 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2004 467 57 14 0 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2005 425 46 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2006 436 54 26 3 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 444 46 27 8 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2008 443 52 25 5 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2009 455 47 26 4 1 n/a n/a 0 533
2010 446 47 24 10 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2011 470 63 29 8 0 0 8 0 578
2012 450 59 22 13 0 1 9 0 554
2013 425 30 21 17 2 1 15 0 511
2014 405 72 24 15 2 2 28 0 548
2015 393 58 27 21 1 2 26 0 528
2016 373 48 21 23 1 2 18 0 486
2017 362 47 18 19 1 2 23 0 472
2018 317 56 14 18 2 0 22 0 429
2019 306 48 12 17 1 0 19 0 403
2020 299 54 10 17 0 1 21 0 402
2021 274 53 11 20 1 1 22 0 382
2022 263 61 9 16 1 0 17 0 367
2023 245 65 10 16 1 0 22 0 359
2024 260 65 8 14 1 0 22 0 370

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 Trautwein Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 937 43.3 21.6 n/a
1992 933 42.9 21.7 10.3
1993 923 42.7 21.6 9.2
1994 909 41.5 21.9 9.9
1995 659 31.3 21.1 22.5
1996 659 31.3 21.1 22.5
1997 666 30.1 22.1 17.6
1998 604 30.8 19.6 16.6
1999 624 33.0 18.9 15.2
2000 616 32.8 18.8 19.6
2001 602 32.8 18.4 18.6
2002 574 29.5 19.5 14.3
2003 574 29.5 19.5 14.3
2004 539 29.3 18.4 13.2
2005 486 27.3 17.8 13.8
2006 519 27.3 19.0 15.8
2007 525 26.3 20.0 15.8
2008 525 29.0 18.1 16.2
2009 533 29.5 18.1 18.6
2010 527 31.3 16.8 22.6
2011 578 29.7 19.4 24.7
2012 554 30.8 17.9 30.7
2013 511 31.3 16.3 33.5
2014 548 34.1 16.0 44.9
2015 528 33.0 16.0 36.9
2016 486 31.0 15.6 30.5
2017 472 32.0 14.7 31.6
2018 429 28.9 14.8 40.3
2019 403 26.7 15.0 34.7
2020 402 27.7 14.5 39.1
2021 382 27.9 13.6 42.4
2022 367 30.0 12.2 37.3
2023 359 28.0 12.7 42.3
2024 370 27.3 13.5 40

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 Trautwein Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 937 43.3 21.6 n/a
1992 933 42.9 21.7 10.3
1993 923 42.7 21.6 9.2
1994 909 41.5 21.9 9.9
1995 659 31.3 21.1 22.5
1996 659 31.3 21.1 22.5
1997 666 30.1 22.1 17.6
1998 604 30.8 19.6 16.6
1999 624 33.0 18.9 15.2
2000 616 32.8 18.8 19.6
2001 602 32.8 18.4 18.6
2002 574 29.5 19.5 14.3
2003 574 29.5 19.5 14.3
2004 539 29.3 18.4 13.2
2005 486 27.3 17.8 13.8
2006 519 27.3 19.0 15.8
2007 525 26.3 20.0 15.8
2008 525 29.0 18.1 16.2
2009 533 29.5 18.1 18.6
2010 527 31.3 16.8 22.6
2011 578 29.7 19.4 24.7
2012 554 30.8 17.9 30.7
2013 511 31.3 16.3 33.5
2014 548 34.1 16.0 44.9
2015 528 33.0 16.0 36.9
2016 486 31.0 15.6 30.5
2017 472 32.0 14.7 31.6
2018 429 28.9 14.8 40.3
2019 403 26.7 15.0 34.7
2020 402 27.7 14.5 39.1
2021 382 27.9 13.6 42.4
2022 367 30.0 12.2 37.3
2023 359 28.0 12.7 42.3
2024 370 27.3 13.5 40

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 Trautwein Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $36 (0.4%) $9,602 (99.6%) $9,638
2020 $39 (0.4%) $9,290 (99.6%) $9,330
2021 $244 (2.4%) $9,864 (97.6%) $10,107
2022 $617 (5.0%) $11,745 (95.0%) $12,362

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Trautwein 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 806th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 624th of 898 Elementary schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Trautwein Elementary)26.514
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mehlville R-Ix)47.843.3
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Trautwein Elementary)39.736.5
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mehlville R-Ix)50.948
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Trautwein Elementary)3017.6
 12.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mehlville R-Ix)49.847.5
 2.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Trautwein Elementary)35.740.4
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mehlville R-Ix)49.352.8
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Trautwein Elementary)27.323.9
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mehlville R-Ix)4535.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Trautwein Elementary)34.835.9
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Mehlville R-Ix)49.942.7
 7.2%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Trautwein Elementary)5043.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mehlville R-Ix)52.748.8
 3.9%
   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 Students403359
 10.9%
African American4865
 35.4%
American Indian11
Asian1210
 16.7%
Hispanic1716
 5.9%
Pacific Islander00
White306245
 19.9%
Two or More Races1922
 15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.7%42.3%
 7.6%


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Students who attend Trautwein Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Washington Middle
High : Mehlville High School

Trautwein Elementary ranks 474th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 370 students attended Trautwein Elementary.

Students at Trautwein Elementary are 70% White, 18% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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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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