Washington Montessori

Summary:

Washington Montessori is an elementary school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 277 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.

Washington Montessori stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (97.83%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 75.53% to 100% African American. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Missouri elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts are often less than half the state's averages. Additionally, 98.92% of Washington Montessori's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite this, the school spends significantly more per student ($18,432 in 2021-2022) than the surrounding schools, which range from $14,258 to $19,281 per student.

The data suggests that Washington Montessori's challenges are deep-rooted and persistent. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Missouri elementary schools for the past decade, with no improvement in its academic performance or SchoolDigger rating over time. In contrast, nearby The Biome and north side community school have higher academic performance and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that the charter school model may be more effective in this area. While increased funding and resources are important, the data indicates that a more comprehensive approach, potentially including alternative school models, may be necessary to address the deep-rooted issues and improve educational outcomes for students at Washington Montessori and in the broader St. Louis City school district.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

1130 N Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113-2010

(314) 361-0432

District: St. Louis City

SchoolDigger Rank:
865^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,432

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 277

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.8%

White:

1.8%

Asian:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington Montessori ranks worse than 96.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 20^th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.95. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.8%), White (1.8%), Asian (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Montessori is 13.8. 24 elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Montessori is $18,432, which is the 20^th highest among 31 elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Washington Montessori:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Montessori 865^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Washington Montessori in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

St. Louis City:

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

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Rank History for Washington Montessori

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Rank History for all students at Washington Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2008	8.92	1042^nd	1084	3.9%
2009	5.79	1018^th	1053	3.3%
2010	6.04	1035^th	1066	2.9%
2011	10.04	1023^rd	1088	6.0%
2012	5.88	1040^th	1085	4.1%
2013	6.42	1063^rd	1108	4.1%
2014	12.19	1003^rd	1089	7.9%
2015	14.22	954^th	1058	9.8%
2016	10.07	796^th	865	8.0%
2017	6.61	985^th	1032	4.6%
2018	6.87	991^st	1045	5.2%
2021	7.46	841^st	901	6.7%
2022	6.40	873^rd	908	3.9%
2023	5.95	865^th	898	3.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	13.52	832^nd	887	6.2%
2021	19.01	507^th	574	11.7%
2022	16.70	492^nd	532	7.5%
2023	14.08	573^rd	611	6.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Washington Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	32.94	174^th	243	28.4%
2021	39.29	101^st	163	38.0%
2022	30.43	144^th	184	21.7%
2023	29.22	144^th	185	22.2%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Washington Montessori

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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	316	316
1992	155	266	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
1993	102	230	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
1994	129	259	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
1995	117	184	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1996	117	184	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1997	99	205	8	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
1998	110	273	11	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
1999	78	257	18	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
2000	112	302	10	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
2001	67	264	8	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
2002	78	375	7	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	494
2003	78	375	7	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	494
2004	34	169	10	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	244
2005	45	174	10	40	7	n/a	n/a	0	276
2006	58	216	11	55	11	n/a	n/a	0	351
2007	49	202	11	39	10	n/a	n/a	0	311
2008	40	204	9	28	4	n/a	n/a	0	285
2009	41	276	9	35	8	n/a	n/a	0	369
2010	37	337	6	28	9	n/a	n/a	0	417
2011	24	361	7	22	10	0	0	0	424
2012	17	392	2	14	9	0	0	0	434
2013	10	438	1	10	8	0	0	0	467
2014	8	401	3	5	6	0	0	0	423
2015	5	387	2	3	6	0	0	0	403
2016	1	391	1	5	7	0	0	0	405
2017	5	353	3	4	3	0	0	0	368
2018	6	321	1	3	1	0	0	0	332
2019	5	342	0	2	0	0	0	0	349
2020	3	320	1	4	0	0	0	0	328
2021	5	259	2	4	0	0	0	0	270
2022	3	296	2	0	0	0	1	0	302
2023	5	271	1	0	0	0	0	0	277

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 Washington Montessori

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	316	21.9	14.4	n/a
1992	421	22.6	18.6	n/a
1993	332	21.6	15.4	n/a
1994	390	23.9	16.3	0
1995	310	25.2	12.3	n/a
1996	310	25.2	12.3	n/a
1997	323	24.4	13.2	62.2
1998	405	22.0	18.4	47.7
1999	368	24.6	15.0	67.7
2000	439	24.3	18.1	54.2
2001	356	22.6	15.8	62.1
2002	494	27.3	18.1	42.3
2003	494	27.3	18.1	42.3
2004	244	24.5	10.0	79.9
2005	276	22.5	12.3	75.7
2006	351	23.5	14.9	55.8
2007	311	20.5	15.2	59.2
2008	285	26.5	10.8	82.8
2009	369	24.0	15.4	0
2010	417	26.2	15.9	64.3
2011	424	25.9	16.3	71
2012	434	25.4	17.0	68
2013	467	25.0	18.6	62.5
2014	423	26.2	16.1	n/a
2015	403	26.0	15.5	100
2016	405	22.0	18.4	100
2017	368	23.2	15.8	100
2018	332	24.7	13.4	100
2019	349	21.7	16.0	99.1
2020	328	23.0	14.2	99.1
2021	270	22.0	12.2	98.9
2022	302	21.0	14.3	99
2023	277	20.0	13.8	98.9

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 Washington Montessori

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	316	21.9	14.4	n/a
1992	421	22.6	18.6	n/a
1993	332	21.6	15.4	n/a
1994	390	23.9	16.3	0
1995	310	25.2	12.3	n/a
1996	310	25.2	12.3	n/a
1997	323	24.4	13.2	62.2
1998	405	22.0	18.4	47.7
1999	368	24.6	15.0	67.7
2000	439	24.3	18.1	54.2
2001	356	22.6	15.8	62.1
2002	494	27.3	18.1	42.3
2003	494	27.3	18.1	42.3
2004	244	24.5	10.0	79.9
2005	276	22.5	12.3	75.7
2006	351	23.5	14.9	55.8
2007	311	20.5	15.2	59.2
2008	285	26.5	10.8	82.8
2009	369	24.0	15.4	0
2010	417	26.2	15.9	64.3
2011	424	25.9	16.3	71
2012	434	25.4	17.0	68
2013	467	25.0	18.6	62.5
2014	423	26.2	16.1	n/a
2015	403	26.0	15.5	100
2016	405	22.0	18.4	100
2017	368	23.2	15.8	100
2018	332	24.7	13.4	100
2019	349	21.7	16.0	99.1
2020	328	23.0	14.2	99.1
2021	270	22.0	12.2	98.9
2022	302	21.0	14.3	99
2023	277	20.0	13.8	98.9

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 Washington Montessori

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$303 (2.0%)	$15,194 (98.0%)	$15,497
2020	$584 (3.5%)	$16,053 (96.5%)	$16,637
2021	$702 (4.5%)	$14,739 (95.4%)	$15,442
2022	$837 (4.5%)	$17,595 (95.5%)	$18,432

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Montessori

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Science (Washington Montessori)	11.1	6.6	4.5%
5th Grade Science (St. Louis City)	16.1	19.2	3.1%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Montessori)	8.6	6.7	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)	18	20.7	2.7%
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	349	277	20.6%
African American	342	271	20.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	5
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.1%	98.9%	0.2%

Schools Near Washington Montessori

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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 Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th 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 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington Montessori	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1130 N Euclid Ave	Saint Louis	63113	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 361-0432	277	20	13.8	98.9%	5 (1.8%)	271 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6	865^th of 898 public elementary schools	3.7%		6.4	873^rd of 908 public elementary schools	3.9%	8	17.1	4.0	3.3				6.6		8.6	16.0	6.7				$18,432	$837	$17,595
The Biome	Public, Charter	K-5	4471 Olive Street	Saint Louis	63108	St. Louis city	The Biome	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 531-0982	176	21	8.3	59.7%	13 (7.4%)	152 (86.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	17.6	752^nd of 898 public elementary schools	16.3%		14.2	795^th of 908 public elementary schools	12.4%	43	15.6	35.3	13.0				26.1		21.9						$17,859	$3,804	$14,055
KIPP Victory Academy	Public, Charter	K-4	955 Arcade Avenue	Saint Louis	63118	St. Louis city	KIPP St Louis Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 454-9255	482	40	11.9	99.4%	0 (0.0%)	470 (97.5%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	5.4	868^th of 898 public elementary schools	3.3%		6.1	878^th of 908 public elementary schools	3.3%	10	6.1	17.6							7.2	8.2					$12,322	$5,102	$7,220
Hickey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3111 Cora Ave	Saint Louis	63115	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 383-2550	273	19	14.3	98.9%	0 (0.0%)	271 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.8	888^th of 898 public elementary schools	1.1%		3.2	903^rd of 908 public elementary schools	0.6%	15			5.9	4.0			8.8		5.1	6.3	2.9	4.0			$16,109	$751	$15,357
north side community school	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	3033 n. Euclid ave	Saint Louis	63115	St. Louis city	North Side Community School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 385-9502	299	24	12.4	99.0%	8 (2.7%)	280 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.0%)	13.9	783^rd of 898 public elementary schools	12.8%		22.3	719^th of 908 public elementary schools	20.8%	64	17.6	21.3							22.4						$16,147	$4,514	$11,633
Lexington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5030 Lexington Ave	Saint Louis	63115	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 385-2522	274	22	12.4	98.9%	2 (0.7%)	267 (97.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)								(n/a)											2.8				$17,990	$756	$17,234
Cole Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	3935 Enright Ave	Saint Louis	63108	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 533-0894	326	24	13.5	99.1%	0 (0.0%)	320 (98.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.8	898^th of 898 public elementary schools	0.0%		2.9	907^th of 908 public elementary schools	0.1%	9	5.0				11.6		2.6	4.4		2.7	2.6		7.6	21.8	$16,831	$678	$16,153
Atlas Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	400 S. 18th Street	Saint Louis	63103	St. Louis city	Atlas Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 226-8896	205	16	12.6	100.0%	29 (14.1%)	160 (78.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.3%)								(n/a)															$17,395	$3,974	$13,421
Ashland Elementary And Br.	Public	PK, KG-6	3921 N Newstead	Saint Louis	63115	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 385-4767	226	16	14.1	98.7%	1 (0.4%)	215 (95.1%)	8 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.6	877^th of 898 public elementary schools	2.3%		4.6	889^th of 908 public elementary schools	2.1%	12			3.0				12.1		3.1	3.0	12.1				$17,835	$659	$17,176
Laclede Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	5821 Kennerly Ave	Saint Louis	63112	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 385-0546	264	19	13.8	98.9%	0 (0.0%)	264 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				4.3		4.2							10.0	4.1	$14,258	$773	$13,485

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Montessori

What is the racial makeup of Washington Montessori?

Students at Washington Montessori are 98% African American, 2% White.

What district is Washington Montessori in?

St. Louis City

Is Washington Montessori a good school?

Washington Montessori ranks in the bottom 3.7% of Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Washington Montessori?

In the 2022-23 school year, 277 students attended Washington Montessori.

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