Buder Elementary

Summary:

Buder Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 403 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the St. Louis City School District, which is ranked 338 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buder Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has shifted in recent years. In the 2022-2023 school year, the student body was 42.43% White, 34.74% African American, 13.9% Hispanic, 4.22% Asian, and 4.47% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is generally below the state and district averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics ranged from 21% to 34.7%, while the state average was 39.1% to 43.8%. Similarly, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 18.4% to 34.2%, compared to the state average of 42.4% to 45.9%. Buder Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with a ranking between 690 and 981 out of over 1,000 schools in recent years.

Buder Elementary has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 99.26% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the state and district averages, and it likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. When compared to nearby schools, such as Betty Wheeler Classical Junior Academy and Mallinckrodt A.B.I. Elementary, Buder Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower test scores and statewide rankings. However, the school's diversity and the presence of high-performing nearby schools suggest that with the right interventions and support, Buder could potentially improve its academic performance and provide a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5319 Lansdowne Ave
       Saint Louis, MO  63109-2311


(314) 352-4343

District: St. Louis City

SchoolDigger Rank:
690th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,412 Help


Students who attend Buder Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Long Middle Community Education Center
High:    Roosevelt High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  403

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.4%
African American:
34.7%
Hispanic:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buder Elementary ranks worse than 76.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 5th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.25. (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 Buder Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.4%), African American (34.7%), Hispanic (13.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buder Elementary is 14.1. 29 elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buder Elementary is $19,412, which is the 10th highest among 31 elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Buder Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Buder Elementary 690th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Buder Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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St. Louis City:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Louis City 338th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Buder Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Buder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 19.36 970th 1074 9.7%
2007 12.62 1022nd 1080 5.4%
2008 20.52 974th 1084 10.1%
2009 20.86 919th 1053 12.7%
2010 25.06 898th 1066 15.8%
2011 20.17 965th 1088 11.3%
2012 21.46 943rd 1085 13.1%
2013 28.80 885th 1108 20.1%
2014 15.11 981st 1089 9.9%
2015 19.93 908th 1058 14.2%
2016 26.05 690th 865 20.2%
2017 29.93 788th 1032 23.6%
2018 27.13 807th 1045 22.8%
2019 18.81 902nd 1052 14.3%
2021 13.60 785th 901 12.9%
2022 22.82 712th 908 21.6%
2023 27.25 690th 898 23.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.85 557th 887 37.2%
2019 33.41 680th 907 25.0%
2021 33.19 396th 574 31.0%
2022 49.97 219th 532 58.8%
2023 56.11 219th 611 64.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Buder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.55 114th 243 53.1%
2021 64.07 35th 163 78.5%
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Rank History for White students at Buder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.56 673rd 898 25.1%
2019 29.03 708th 917 22.8%
2021 6.25 676th 691 2.2%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Open Quote Buder was an excellent school for my son. The teachers are caring and compassionate and go above and beyond. The school is truly diverse and they offer many after school options. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Open Quote Teachers and staff are sarcastic, rude and unprofessional to students, parents, and relatives. Staff members refuse to return phone calls. Profanity is scratched into the bathroom walls. There is no play ground equipment, and "recess" a time for children to run around on a black top slab with nothing to do. Assignments to students are generic and sub par, possibly just pre-made assignments meant for younger children and downloaded off the Internet. No one is ever available to speak with, no matter the time of day you call. My fiance & I called collectively 10 times, with no response. Emergency contact documentation was lost 3 times over the course of 6 months, despite personally handing it to the office. My son had a 103 degree fever, but his mother and I were never contacted. It's no wonder St. Louis Public Schools have lost their accreditation. This is "school" is nothing more than a glorified Day Care center. I will be removing my son from this school at the end of the semester, and I will advise anyone else to do the same. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Buder 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 444 444
1992 209 211 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1993 334 228 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1994 281 215 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1995 348 339 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 689
1996 348 339 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 689
1997 245 236 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1998 225 281 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 519
1999 264 257 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2000 243 211 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2001 243 187 7 17 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2002 309 88 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2003 309 88 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2004 320 100 4 21 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2005 263 60 5 17 1 n/a n/a 0 346
2006 277 88 8 27 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2007 244 100 10 21 1 n/a n/a 0 376
2008 234 95 11 20 2 n/a n/a 0 362
2009 229 99 11 21 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2010 244 100 10 25 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2011 252 82 7 32 0 0 0 0 373
2012 264 93 13 26 0 0 0 0 396
2013 267 123 11 18 0 0 0 0 419
2014 232 119 8 23 1 0 0 0 383
2015 238 124 6 25 2 0 0 0 395
2016 243 134 9 28 1 0 0 0 415
2017 230 128 8 23 1 0 0 0 390
2018 223 118 11 27 1 0 0 0 380
2019 203 106 10 44 0 0 0 0 363
2020 178 112 35 43 0 0 0 0 368
2021 188 122 29 47 0 0 7 0 393
2022 189 102 18 54 0 0 11 0 374
2023 171 140 17 56 1 0 18 0 403

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 Buder Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 444 30.7 14.4 n/a
1992 422 29.4 14.3 n/a
1993 565 32.7 17.3 n/a
1994 501 33.2 15.1 80.4
1995 689 37.6 18.3 69.7
1996 689 37.6 18.3 69.7
1997 482 33.2 14.5 79.5
1998 519 29.3 17.7 91.5
1999 533 33.3 16.0 84.4
2000 468 29.3 16.0 81.6
2001 455 21.9 20.8 80.4
2002 413 29.1 14.2 84.5
2003 413 29.1 14.2 84.5
2004 445 33.6 13.2 84.3
2005 346 32.5 10.6 98.8
2006 400 30.3 13.2 79.8
2007 376 26.3 14.3 82.2
2008 362 28.0 12.9 79
2009 360 29.5 12.2 0
2010 379 33.5 11.3 78.6
2011 373 28.2 13.1 85
2012 396 27.0 14.6 73
2013 419 27.4 15.2 73.3
2014 383 30.2 12.6 83.3
2015 395 30.0 13.1 100
2016 415 31.0 13.3 100
2017 390 30.2 12.8 100
2018 380 34.2 11.1 100
2019 363 29.2 12.4 99.2
2020 368 25.2 14.6 99.2
2021 393 31.2 12.5 99.2
2022 374 31.2 11.9 99.2
2023 403 28.5 14.1 99.3

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 Buder Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 444 30.7 14.4 n/a
1992 422 29.4 14.3 n/a
1993 565 32.7 17.3 n/a
1994 501 33.2 15.1 80.4
1995 689 37.6 18.3 69.7
1996 689 37.6 18.3 69.7
1997 482 33.2 14.5 79.5
1998 519 29.3 17.7 91.5
1999 533 33.3 16.0 84.4
2000 468 29.3 16.0 81.6
2001 455 21.9 20.8 80.4
2002 413 29.1 14.2 84.5
2003 413 29.1 14.2 84.5
2004 445 33.6 13.2 84.3
2005 346 32.5 10.6 98.8
2006 400 30.3 13.2 79.8
2007 376 26.3 14.3 82.2
2008 362 28.0 12.9 79
2009 360 29.5 12.2 0
2010 379 33.5 11.3 78.6
2011 373 28.2 13.1 85
2012 396 27.0 14.6 73
2013 419 27.4 15.2 73.3
2014 383 30.2 12.6 83.3
2015 395 30.0 13.1 100
2016 415 31.0 13.3 100
2017 390 30.2 12.8 100
2018 380 34.2 11.1 100
2019 363 29.2 12.4 99.2
2020 368 25.2 14.6 99.2
2021 393 31.2 12.5 99.2
2022 374 31.2 11.9 99.2
2023 403 28.5 14.1 99.3

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 Buder Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $343 (1.8%) $18,463 (98.2%) $18,806
2020 $562 (3.2%) $17,027 (96.8%) $17,589
2021 $702 (4.3%) $15,474 (95.7%) $16,176
2022 $1,116 (5.7%) $18,296 (94.3%) $19,412

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Buder Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 902nd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 690th of 898 Elementary schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buder Elementary)22.734
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Louis City)16.515.9
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buder Elementary)32.130
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)17.820.4
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buder Elementary)40.521
 19.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (St. Louis City)16.613.4
 3.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Buder Elementary)22.918.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)18.818.5
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buder Elementary)36.325.7
 10.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (St. Louis City)17.217.3
 0.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Buder Elementary)24.228.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade Science (St. Louis City)16.119.2
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Buder Elementary)21.234.2
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)1820.7
 2.7%
   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 Students363403
 11%
African American106140
 32.1%
American Indian01
Asian1017
 70%
Hispanic4456
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White203171
 15.8%
Two or More Races018
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%99.3%
 0.1%


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Students who attend Buder Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Long Middle Community Education Center
High : Roosevelt High

Students at Buder Elementary are 42% White, 35% African American, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Buder Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.2% of Missouri elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 403 students attended Buder Elementary.


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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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