Woerner Elementary

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Woerner Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 362 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.

Woerner Elementary has a diverse student population, with 28.18% White, 37.57% African American, 13.81% Hispanic, and 12.15% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is significantly lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 9.8% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 41.1% and the St. Louis City average of 15.9%. Additionally, over 99% of Woerner Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Missouri elementary schools, with a ranking of 721 out of 898 schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Woerner Elementary's performance is generally lower than nearby schools like Buder Elementary, which has higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts, the school's diverse student population and high levels of economic disadvantage may contribute to these challenges. Woerner Elementary spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $15,425 to $18,702 per student over the past few years, but this high spending has not translated into improved academic outcomes, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6131 Leona St
       Saint Louis, MO  63116-2922


(314) 481-8585

District: St. Louis City

SchoolDigger Rank:
721st of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,702 Help


Students who attend Woerner Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Long Middle Community Education Center
High:    Roosevelt High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  362

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.6%
White:
28.2%
Hispanic:
13.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Compare Details Woerner Elementary ranks worse than 80.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 6th 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 22.59. (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 Woerner Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37.6%), White (28.2%), Hispanic (13.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woerner Elementary is 14.4. 33 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 Woerner Elementary is $18,702, which is the 17th highest among 31 elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Woerner Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Woerner Elementary 721st of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Woerner 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 Woerner Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Woerner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 15.63 999th 1074 7.0%
2007 6.87 1049th 1080 2.9%
2008 6.68 1055th 1084 2.7%
2009 10.27 994th 1053 5.6%
2010 6.55 1032nd 1066 3.2%
2011 16.66 987th 1088 9.3%
2012 15.80 978th 1085 9.9%
2013 11.09 1036th 1108 6.5%
2014 15.30 980th 1089 10.0%
2015 20.63 901st 1058 14.8%
2016 15.40 764th 865 11.7%
2017 7.94 977th 1032 5.3%
2018 7.90 979th 1045 6.3%
2019 7.44 983rd 1052 6.6%
2021 9.11 826th 901 8.3%
2022 8.92 839th 908 7.6%
2023 22.59 721st 898 19.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Woerner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.19 40th 52 23.1%
2023 41.44 29th 50 42.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woerner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.76 819th 887 7.7%
2019 15.15 843rd 907 7.1%
2021 23.40 479th 574 16.6%
2022 23.10 446th 532 16.2%
2023 46.14 309th 611 49.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Woerner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.97 242nd 251 3.6%
2019 16.25 254th 302 15.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Woerner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.02 205th 243 15.6%
2019 12.71 239th 250 4.4%
2023 36.67 118th 185 36.2%
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Rank History for White students at Woerner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.58 884th 898 1.6%
2019 5.61 909th 917 0.9%
2021 6.57 672nd 691 2.7%
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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.

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

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Enrollment information for Woerner Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 204 94 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2002 298 99 13 16 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2003 298 99 13 16 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2004 312 75 14 25 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2005 250 55 12 23 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2006 301 103 19 30 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2007 296 93 21 27 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2008 250 81 26 23 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2009 241 97 22 27 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2010 266 93 28 26 1 n/a n/a 0 414
2011 231 89 36 19 0 0 0 0 375
2012 230 93 38 21 0 0 0 0 382
2013 228 107 37 31 0 0 0 0 403
2014 222 95 36 31 0 0 0 0 384
2015 206 112 40 42 1 0 0 0 401
2016 214 111 33 46 0 0 0 0 404
2017 243 107 22 57 0 0 0 0 429
2018 200 111 41 55 0 0 0 0 407
2019 194 126 47 58 2 0 0 0 427
2020 163 127 53 63 0 0 0 0 406
2021 156 130 54 48 0 0 13 0 401
2022 132 102 51 46 0 0 33 0 364
2023 102 136 44 50 0 0 30 0 362

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 Woerner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 310 16.0 19.4 0
2002 426 30.1 14.2 81.9
2003 426 30.1 14.2 81.9
2004 426 30.5 14.0 92.3
2005 341 27.1 12.6 99.1
2006 454 26.3 17.3 81.3
2007 437 25.3 17.3 79.4
2008 380 26.0 14.6 89.7
2009 387 26.0 14.9 0
2010 414 31.0 13.3 80.9
2011 375 26.8 13.9 82.7
2012 382 26.5 14.3 82.2
2013 403 24.5 16.4 78.2
2014 384 26.7 14.3 88.3
2015 401 27.0 14.8 100
2016 404 28.0 14.4 100
2017 429 29.7 14.4 100
2018 407 29.2 13.9 100
2019 427 29.2 14.6 99.3
2020 406 25.2 16.1 99.3
2021 401 32.2 12.4 99.3
2022 364 30.2 12.0 99.2
2023 362 25.0 14.4 99.2

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 Woerner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 310 16.0 19.4 0
2002 426 30.1 14.2 81.9
2003 426 30.1 14.2 81.9
2004 426 30.5 14.0 92.3
2005 341 27.1 12.6 99.1
2006 454 26.3 17.3 81.3
2007 437 25.3 17.3 79.4
2008 380 26.0 14.6 89.7
2009 387 26.0 14.9 0
2010 414 31.0 13.3 80.9
2011 375 26.8 13.9 82.7
2012 382 26.5 14.3 82.2
2013 403 24.5 16.4 78.2
2014 384 26.7 14.3 88.3
2015 401 27.0 14.8 100
2016 404 28.0 14.4 100
2017 429 29.7 14.4 100
2018 407 29.2 13.9 100
2019 427 29.2 14.6 99.3
2020 406 25.2 16.1 99.3
2021 401 32.2 12.4 99.3
2022 364 30.2 12.0 99.2
2023 362 25.0 14.4 99.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Woerner Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $310 (2.0%) $15,538 (98.0%) $15,848
2020 $596 (3.7%) $15,302 (96.3%) $15,898
2021 $1,034 (6.7%) $14,392 (93.3%) $15,425
2022 $889 (4.8%) $17,813 (95.2%) $18,702

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Woerner Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 983rd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 721st of 898 Elementary schools
 13.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woerner Elementary)22.39.8
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Louis City)16.515.9
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woerner Elementary)23.720
 3.7%
   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 (Woerner Elementary)1319.1
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (St. Louis City)16.613.4
 3.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Woerner Elementary)915.2
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (St. Louis City)17.217.3
 0.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Woerner Elementary)25.439.4
 14%
   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 (Woerner Elementary)1533.8
 18.8%
   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 Students427362
 15.2%
African American126136
 7.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian4744
 6.4%
Hispanic5850
 13.8%
Pacific Islander00
White194102
 47.4%
Two or More Races030
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%99.2%
 0.1%


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Students who attend Woerner Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Long Middle Community Education Center
High : Roosevelt High

Woerner Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.7% of Missouri elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 362 students attended Woerner Elementary.

Students at Woerner Elementary are 38% African American, 28% White, 14% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 8% Two or more races.


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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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