Willow Brook Elementary

Summary:

Willow Brook Elementary is a public elementary school in Creve Coeur, Missouri, serving 470 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pattonville R-III school district, which is ranked 128 out of 376 districts in the state.

Willow Brook Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 32.98% White, 38.51% African American, 9.57% Hispanic, 6.38% Asian, and 12.34% two or more races. This diversity is higher than the nearby Traditional School, which has a student population that is 49.13% White. Academically, Willow Brook's 3rd-grade students outperformed the state and district in both Math and English Language Arts, but the school's 4th and 5th-grade students underperformed in both subjects. The school has shown strong performance for its African American and White student subgroups, but weaker performance for its Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups.

Willow Brook Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 227th out of 1,045 Missouri elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 473rd out of 898 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. When compared to nearby schools, Willow Brook outperforms the lower-ranked Iveland Elementary and Buder Elementary, but underperforms the higher-ranked Ross Elementary, Old Bonhomme Elementary, and Spoede Elementary in both academic achievement and subgroup performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 11022 Schuetz Rd
       Creve Coeur, MO  63146-4908


(314) 213-8018

District: Pattonville R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
473rd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,199 Help


Students who attend Willow Brook Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pattonville Heights Middle
High:    Pattonville Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  470

Racial breakdown:

African American:
38.5%
White:
33.0%
Two or more races:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willow Brook Elementary ranks worse than 52.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Pattonville R-III School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.51. (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 Student population at Willow Brook Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.5%), White (33%), two or more races (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Brook Elementary is 12.4, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Pattonville R-III School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Brook Elementary is $14,199. 3 elementary schools in the Pattonville R-III School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Willow Brook Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Brook Elementary 473rd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Willow Brook Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Pattonville R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Pattonville R-III 128th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willow Brook Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Willow Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.58 114th 1074 89.4%
2007 79.27 134th 1080 87.6%
2008 85.91 73rd 1084 93.3%
2009 73.74 208th 1053 80.2%
2010 83.85 107th 1066 90.0%
2011 68.26 308th 1088 71.7%
2012 60.84 434th 1085 60.0%
2013 62.85 387th 1108 65.1%
2014 54.81 494th 1089 54.6%
2015 77.71 204th 1058 80.7%
2016 72.46 230th 865 73.4%
2017 75.20 224th 1032 78.3%
2018 74.47 227th 1045 78.3%
2019 62.15 370th 1052 64.8%
2021 51.58 441st 901 51.1%
2022 50.30 450th 908 50.4%
2023 48.51 473rd 898 47.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Willow Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.02 13th 52 75.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Willow Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.93 73rd 107 31.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.61 233rd 887 73.7%
2019 53.78 375th 907 58.7%
2022 49.23 227th 532 57.3%
2023 35.80 414th 611 32.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Willow Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.51 105th 302 65.2%
2022 38.16 76th 103 26.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Willow Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.80 8th 243 96.7%
2019 89.64 9th 250 96.4%
2021 77.43 10th 163 93.9%
2022 62.73 44th 184 76.1%
2023 72.29 23rd 185 87.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willow Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.13 78th 120 35.0%
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Rank History for White students at Willow Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.34 73rd 898 91.9%
2019 84.16 90th 917 90.2%
2022 70.57 180th 675 73.3%
2023 81.17 102nd 673 84.8%
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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.

Willow Brook Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, February 11, 2013

Open Quote I love everything about Willow Brook. The teaching staff is extremely strong and cares about kids. We have found Dr. Aaron, the principal, approachable and child centered. What we love the most about Willow Brook is the diverse atmosphere of the students that attend the school. The staff focuses on academically challenging each student while teaching them good character. I have really enjoyed our time at Willow Brook and wish all schools could be like this one. Close Quote


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Friday, November 2, 2012

Open Quote I would not recommend this school to anyone who cares about kid's education and value the quality of education. The Principal of this school dismisses any parent's concern and stand up for the teacher but not for the student. I have very bad experience in interaction with Principal who always takes the teacher's side and does not want to change anything. If you want your child been an educated person, this is school is not for you, if you want your child just to know how to write basic information and to know how to calculate using calculator, perhaps this school is fine for you. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Willow Brook 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 357 357
1992 335 101 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1993 322 87 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1994 299 81 9 0 1 n/a n/a 0 390
1995 279 107 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1996 279 107 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1997 288 121 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1998 276 138 19 1 1 n/a n/a 0 435
1999 248 144 18 1 2 n/a n/a 0 413
2000 229 123 24 5 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2001 220 117 22 3 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2002 220 108 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2003 220 108 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2004 228 109 16 14 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2005 208 99 17 7 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2006 193 126 33 8 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2007 197 110 33 10 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2008 202 129 37 18 1 n/a n/a 0 387
2009 202 136 39 20 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2010 217 136 40 22 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2011 192 152 51 27 0 0 0 0 422
2012 205 137 55 38 0 0 5 0 440
2013 208 155 51 48 0 0 13 0 475
2014 210 163 43 60 0 0 14 0 490
2015 186 173 33 72 0 0 14 0 478
2016 156 154 30 85 0 0 22 0 447
2017 149 152 29 98 0 0 35 0 463
2018 162 153 39 89 3 0 39 0 485
2019 159 153 35 93 2 0 44 0 486
2020 150 166 60 83 1 0 49 0 509
2021 161 155 42 62 1 0 53 0 474
2022 153 177 29 48 2 0 66 0 475
2023 155 181 30 45 1 0 58 0 470

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 Willow Brook Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 357 23.1 15.4 n/a
1992 449 22.8 19.6 n/a
1993 423 23.2 18.2 22.9
1994 390 24.2 16.1 0
1995 398 22.7 17.5 n/a
1996 398 22.7 17.5 n/a
1997 424 25.2 16.8 19.8
1998 435 26.2 16.6 22.8
1999 413 26.9 15.4 16.5
2000 381 26.9 14.2 24.1
2001 362 26.9 13.5 27.3
2002 343 26.8 12.8 25.9
2003 343 26.8 12.8 25.9
2004 367 29.6 12.4 22.1
2005 331 26.6 12.4 22.7
2006 360 24.0 15.0 25.8
2007 350 23.0 15.2 22.6
2008 387 26.0 14.9 24.8
2009 398 29.7 13.4 21.6
2010 415 30.9 13.4 32.3
2011 422 30.8 13.6 33.2
2012 440 29.7 14.7 36.1
2013 475 31.8 14.9 42.9
2014 490 32.5 15.0 40
2015 478 34.0 14.0 40.6
2016 447 32.0 13.9 49
2017 463 34.9 13.2 44.5
2018 485 35.7 13.5 39
2019 486 34.6 14.0 35
2020 509 34.8 14.6 36.5
2021 474 35.5 13.3 39.9
2022 475 36.7 12.9 25.7
2023 470 37.8 12.4 40.2

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 Willow Brook Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 357 23.1 15.4 n/a
1992 449 22.8 19.6 n/a
1993 423 23.2 18.2 22.9
1994 390 24.2 16.1 0
1995 398 22.7 17.5 n/a
1996 398 22.7 17.5 n/a
1997 424 25.2 16.8 19.8
1998 435 26.2 16.6 22.8
1999 413 26.9 15.4 16.5
2000 381 26.9 14.2 24.1
2001 362 26.9 13.5 27.3
2002 343 26.8 12.8 25.9
2003 343 26.8 12.8 25.9
2004 367 29.6 12.4 22.1
2005 331 26.6 12.4 22.7
2006 360 24.0 15.0 25.8
2007 350 23.0 15.2 22.6
2008 387 26.0 14.9 24.8
2009 398 29.7 13.4 21.6
2010 415 30.9 13.4 32.3
2011 422 30.8 13.6 33.2
2012 440 29.7 14.7 36.1
2013 475 31.8 14.9 42.9
2014 490 32.5 15.0 40
2015 478 34.0 14.0 40.6
2016 447 32.0 13.9 49
2017 463 34.9 13.2 44.5
2018 485 35.7 13.5 39
2019 486 34.6 14.0 35
2020 509 34.8 14.6 36.5
2021 474 35.5 13.3 39.9
2022 475 36.7 12.9 25.7
2023 470 37.8 12.4 40.2

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 Willow Brook Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,463
2020 $12,759
2021 $13,486
2022 $14,199

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow Brook Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 370th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 473rd of 898 Elementary schools
 17.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willow Brook Elementary)5047.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pattonville R-III)46.539.9
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willow Brook Elementary)51.245.5
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pattonville R-III)53.742.9
 10.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willow Brook Elementary)5229.9
 22.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pattonville R-III)46.936.8
 10.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willow Brook Elementary)60.846.1
 14.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pattonville R-III)52.643.7
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Willow Brook Elementary)50.631.9
 18.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pattonville R-III)4432.1
 11.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Willow Brook Elementary)39.631.9
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Pattonville R-III)43.433.2
 10.2%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Willow Brook Elementary)54.440.2
 14.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pattonville R-III)49.938.9
 11%
   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 Students486470
 3.3%
African American153181
 18.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian3530
 14.3%
Hispanic9345
 51.6%
Pacific Islander00
White159155
 2.5%
Two or More Races4458
 31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35%40.2%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Brook Elementary

Students at Willow Brook Elementary are 39% African American, 33% White, 12% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 6% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 470 students attended Willow Brook Elementary.

Willow Brook Elementary ranks 473rd of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Willow Brook Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pattonville Heights Middle
High : Pattonville Senior High


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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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