Sigel Elementary Community Education Center

Summary:

Sigel Elementary Community Education Center is a public elementary school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 219 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the St. Louis City School District, which is ranked 353 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sigel Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 48.0% to 54.6% over the past few years, well above the state and district averages. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, is also consistently well below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 4% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 40.8%. The school's performance for African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is particularly concerning, ranking in the bottom 20% of Missouri elementary schools for these subgroups.

While Sigel Elementary spends significantly more per student ($15,936 to $18,186 over the past few years) compared to the state average, this higher spending does not translate to improved academic outcomes. In contrast, the The Soulard School, Momentum Academy, and Lafayette Preparatory Academy charter schools in the area generally have higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the traditional public schools, suggesting that alternative educational models may be more effective in addressing the needs of the local student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

2050 Allen Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104-2629

(314) 771-0010

District: St. Louis City

SchoolDigger Rank:
880^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,186

Students who attend Sigel Elementary Community Education Center usually attend:

High:

Roosevelt High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 219

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.1%

Hispanic:

5.9%

White:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sigel Elementary Community Education Center ranks worse than 97.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 24^th among 33 ranked elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.26. (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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sigel Elementary Community Education Center is $18,186. 24 elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sigel Elementary Community Education Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Sigel Elementary Community Education Center 880^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Sigel Elementary Community Education Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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St. Louis City:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Louis City 353^rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sigel Elementary Community Education Center

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Rank History for all students at Sigel Elementary Community Education Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	9.86	1032^nd	1074	3.9%
2007	1.90	1074^th	1080	0.6%
2008	2.16	1078^th	1084	0.6%
2009	1.26	1049^th	1053	0.4%
2010	0.89	1064^th	1066	0.2%
2011	1.71	1081^st	1088	0.6%
2012	1.39	1079^th	1085	0.6%
2013	3.15	1086^th	1108	2.0%
2014	3.79	1062^nd	1089	2.5%
2015	8.82	986^th	1058	6.8%
2016	8.89	808^th	865	6.6%
2017	22.21	870^th	1032	15.7%
2018	15.98	926^th	1045	11.4%
2019	7.06	989^th	1052	6.0%
2021	4.28	887^th	901	1.6%
2022	4.42	893^rd	908	1.7%
2023	4.81	875^th	898	2.6%
2024	5.26	880^th	906	2.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sigel Elementary Community Education Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	25.73	746^th	887	15.9%
2019	13.46	855^th	907	5.7%
2021	10.95	560^th	574	2.4%
2022	9.96	520^th	532	2.3%
2023	11.87	585^th	611	4.3%
2024	11.75	599^th	625	4.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Sigel Elementary Community Education Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	41.19	145^th	243	40.3%
2019	36.39	162^nd	250	35.2%
2021	22.54	143^rd	163	12.3%
2022	19.02	168^th	184	8.7%
2024	24.32	163^rd	191	14.7%

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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 Sigel Elementary Community Education Center

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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	551	551
1992	119	447	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	573
1993	55	218	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	278
1994	59	271	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
1995	58	330	4	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
1996	58	330	4	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
1997	74	403	17	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	512
1998	70	439	19	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	538
1999	65	389	21	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
2000	80	396	11	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	499
2001	63	298	12	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
2002	22	232	12	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	272
2003	22	232	12	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	272
2004	25	250	18	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	302
2005	26	192	10	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
2006	23	247	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
2007	26	196	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
2008	21	164	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2009	26	219	14	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	274
2010	28	224	5	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2011	27	264	3	11	0	0	0	0	305
2012	20	270	4	11	0	0	0	0	305
2013	15	292	2	9	0	0	0	0	318
2014	19	278	0	10	0	0	0	0	307
2015	9	269	1	7	0	0	0	0	286
2016	8	253	1	2	0	0	0	0	264
2017	8	251	2	4	2	0	0	0	267
2018	4	222	1	1	0	0	0	0	228
2019	12	227	0	6	0	0	0	0	245
2020	15	175	1	4	0	0	0	0	195
2021	16	184	1	4	0	0	2	0	207
2022	12	189	0	7	0	0	0	0	208
2023	12	193	1	13	0	0	0	0	219

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 Sigel Elementary Community Education Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	551	36.1	15.2	n/a
1992	573	32.9	17.4	n/a
1993	278	24.5	11.3	n/a
1994	338	24.0	14.1	80.2
1995	409	27.9	14.7	94.9
1996	409	27.9	14.7	94.9
1997	512	32.1	16.0	87.7
1998	538	32.5	16.6	92.2
1999	486	31.6	15.4	90.1
2000	499	31.7	15.7	91.4
2001	389	26.0	15.0	99.2
2002	272	26.9	10.1	98.9
2003	272	26.9	10.1	98.9
2004	302	29.6	10.2	96.4
2005	246	29.7	8.3	98.8
2006	285	27.3	10.4	83.2
2007	234	26.3	8.9	80.8
2008	200	22.0	9.1	98.5
2009	274	22.0	12.5	0
2010	268	22.2	12.0	85.1
2011	305	22.3	13.6	83.6
2012	305	22.4	13.6	90.8
2013	318	20.5	15.5	77
2014	307	20.0	15.3	95.8
2015	286	20.0	14.3	100
2016	264	20.0	13.2	100
2017	267	19.5	13.6	100
2018	228	22.5	10.1	100
2019	245	18.0	13.6	98.8
2020	195	16.5	11.8	98.5
2021	207	19.0	10.8	98.6
2022	208	15.0	13.8	98.6
2023	219	16.0	13.6	98.6

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 Sigel Elementary Community Education Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	551	36.1	15.2	n/a
1992	573	32.9	17.4	n/a
1993	278	24.5	11.3	n/a
1994	338	24.0	14.1	80.2
1995	409	27.9	14.7	94.9
1996	409	27.9	14.7	94.9
1997	512	32.1	16.0	87.7
1998	538	32.5	16.6	92.2
1999	486	31.6	15.4	90.1
2000	499	31.7	15.7	91.4
2001	389	26.0	15.0	99.2
2002	272	26.9	10.1	98.9
2003	272	26.9	10.1	98.9
2004	302	29.6	10.2	96.4
2005	246	29.7	8.3	98.8
2006	285	27.3	10.4	83.2
2007	234	26.3	8.9	80.8
2008	200	22.0	9.1	98.5
2009	274	22.0	12.5	0
2010	268	22.2	12.0	85.1
2011	305	22.3	13.6	83.6
2012	305	22.4	13.6	90.8
2013	318	20.5	15.5	77
2014	307	20.0	15.3	95.8
2015	286	20.0	14.3	100
2016	264	20.0	13.2	100
2017	267	19.5	13.6	100
2018	228	22.5	10.1	100
2019	245	18.0	13.6	98.8
2020	195	16.5	11.8	98.5
2021	207	19.0	10.8	98.6
2022	208	15.0	13.8	98.6
2023	219	16.0	13.6	98.6

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 Sigel Elementary Community Education Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$371 (2.5%)	$14,746 (97.5%)	$15,117
2020	$991 (5.6%)	$16,772 (94.4%)	$17,763
2021	$1,076 (6.8%)	$14,860 (93.2%)	$15,936
2022	$1,012 (5.6%)	$17,173 (94.4%)	$18,186

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sigel Elementary Community Education Center

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 989^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 875^th of 898 Elementary schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sigel Elementary Community Education Center)	9.1	3.9	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)	18.8	18.5	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sigel Elementary Community Education Center)	21.3	3.5	17.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (St. Louis City)	17.2	12	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	36.2	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sigel Elementary Community Education Center)	22.3	7.6	14.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)	18	15.3	2.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	39.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	245	219	10.6%
African American	227	193	15%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	6	13	116.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	12	12
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.8%	98.6%	0.1%

Schools Near Sigel Elementary Community Education Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)					MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)					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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sigel Elementary Community Education Center	Public	PK, KG-6	2050 Allen Ave	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 771-0010	219	16	13.6	98.6%	12 (5.5%)	193 (88.1%)	13 (5.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.3	880^th of 906 public elementary schools	2.9%		4.8	875^th of 898 public elementary schools	2.6%	5						4.0		16.7	5.9	8.0	10.0		$18,186	$1,013	$17,173
Momentum Fox Park	Public, Charter	K-8	2617 Shenandoah Ave.	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	Momentum Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 450-7651	173	15	11.4	98.3%	2 (1.2%)	160 (92.5%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)								(n/a)					6.0		17.8		21.1				$14,803	$3,171	$11,632
Lafayette Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1900 Lafayette Avenue	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	Lafayette Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 880-4458	394	22	17.9	24.6%	199 (50.5%)	142 (36.0%)	19 (4.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.9%)	85.1	103^rd of 906 public elementary schools	88.6%		85.4	99^th of 898 public elementary schools	89.0%	4	64.5	61.1		59.5		51.0		47.8	86.0		65.9	74.9	$11,219	$1,543	$9,676
KIPP Wisdom Academy	Public, Charter	K-4	1224 Grattan St.	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	KIPP St Louis Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 384-9561	429	41	10.4	99.3%	5 (1.2%)	407 (94.9%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	8	852^nd of 906 public elementary schools	6.0%		10.3	815^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.2%	37	6.8	16.3						10.9	21.0				$11,930	$4,598	$7,333
Hodgen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1616 California	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 771-2539	199	22	9.0	98.5%	7 (3.5%)	180 (90.5%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	7.4	854^th of 906 public elementary schools	5.7%					(n/a)	15.0					4.0		15.0		15.5			$22,108	$896	$21,212
The Leadership School	Public, Charter	K-3	1785 Pennsylvania Ave	Saint Louis	63133	St. Louis County	The Leadership School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 492-2301	85	3	28.3	96.5%	2 (2.4%)	79 (92.9%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)								(n/a)	9.4							18.7
The Soulard School	Public, Charter	K-5	1110 Victor St.	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	The Soulard School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 865-2799	128	15	8.4	23.4%	85 (66.4%)	17 (13.3%)	9 (7.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (12.5%)								(n/a)	20.9							54.1					$11,834	$1,394	$10,440
Dewey School-Internat'l. Studies	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	815 Ann Ave	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 645-4845	390	31	12.5	99.2%	9 (2.3%)	340 (87.2%)	36 (9.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19.2	739^th of 906 public elementary schools	18.4%		21.4	730^th of 898 public elementary schools	18.7%	9	22.9	14.7	40.5			11.2		14.6	24.1	18.8			$16,871	$1,552	$15,319
Humboldt Academy Of Higher Lrning	Public	3-5	2516 S. 9th St.	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 932-5720	151	13	11.6	98.0%	14 (9.3%)	130 (86.1%)	3 (2.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	8.1	851^st of 906 public elementary schools	6.1%		15.3	772^nd of 898 public elementary schools	14.0%	79		13.1	9.4			11.7		5.8	24.0	9.4			$19,029	$826	$18,203
Peabody Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1224 S 14th St	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 241-1533	152	11	13.8	98.0%	3 (2.0%)	149 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.3	869^th of 906 public elementary schools	4.1%					(n/a)	5.0		11.8			11.9				5.9			$25,417	$732	$24,685

Frequently Asked Questions about Sigel Elementary Community Education Center

What schools do graduates of Sigel Elementary Community Education Center attend?

Students who attend Sigel Elementary Community Education Center usually go on to attend:

High : Roosevelt High

Is Sigel Elementary Community Education Center a good school?

Sigel Elementary Community Education Center ranks in the bottom 2.9% of Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Sigel Elementary Community Education Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 219 students attended Sigel Elementary Community Education Center.

What district is Sigel Elementary Community Education Center in?

St. Louis City

What is the racial makeup of Sigel Elementary Community Education Center?

Students at Sigel Elementary Community Education Center are 88% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% White.

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