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Flynn Park Elementary

Summary:

Flynn Park Elementary is a public elementary school located in University City, Missouri, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 324 students. The school is part of the University City School District, which is ranked 298 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Flynn Park Elementary consistently outperforms the University City School District and the state of Missouri in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels, particularly for its White student subgroup and low socioeconomic status students. However, the school faces significant challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.9% to 49.4% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools in the University City district. Additionally, while the school's performance for its White student subgroup is strong, its performance for its African American student subgroup is more mixed, suggesting the need to address racial achievement gaps.

When compared to the nearby high-performing schools in the Clayton School District, such as Ralph M. Captain Elementary, Glenridge Elementary, and Meramec Elementary, Flynn Park Elementary lags behind in several key metrics, including academic proficiency, spending per student, and student-teacher ratios. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Flynn Park Elementary to learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools to improve its own outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7220 Waterman Ave
       University City, MO  63130-4156

(314) 290-4421

District: University City

SchoolDigger Rank:
421st of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,520 Help


Students who attend Flynn Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Brittany Woods
High:    University City Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  324

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.4%
White:
30.6%
Hispanic:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Flynn Park Elementary ranks better than 53.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the University City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.73. (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 Flynn Park Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the University City School District.  (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flynn Park Elementary is $17,520. 2 elementary schools in the University City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Flynn Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Flynn Park Elementary 421st of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Flynn Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

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University City:

SchoolDigger ranks University City 298th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Flynn Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Flynn Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.21 220th 1074 79.5%
2007 68.10 259th 1080 76.0%
2008 67.65 279th 1084 74.3%
2009 71.58 240th 1053 77.2%
2010 58.39 432nd 1066 59.5%
2011 63.33 392nd 1088 64.0%
2012 64.97 373rd 1085 65.6%
2013 52.41 562nd 1108 49.3%
2014 57.35 454th 1089 58.3%
2015 64.87 349th 1058 67.0%
2016 46.88 501st 865 42.1%
2017 56.12 458th 1032 55.6%
2018 64.83 353rd 1045 66.2%
2019 65.80 332nd 1052 68.4%
2021 48.49 477th 901 47.1%
2022 40.44 554th 908 39.0%
2023 47.30 487th 898 45.8%
2024 52.73 421st 906 53.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Flynn Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.95 57th 887 93.6%
2019 85.42 55th 907 93.9%
2021 79.31 64th 574 88.9%
2022 74.24 75th 532 85.9%
2023 78.61 66th 611 89.2%
2024 85.94 41st 625 93.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Flynn Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.54 109th 243 55.1%
2019 66.17 62nd 250 75.2%
2022 49.75 78th 184 57.6%
2023 69.32 29th 185 84.3%
2024 37.19 119th 191 37.7%
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Rank History for White students at Flynn Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.74 10th 898 98.9%
2019 96.09 9th 917 99.0%
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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
Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Open Quote My daughter started Kindergarten this year and I have been impressed by the quality of the teachers and staff. My daughter loves going to school every day! Her teacher is responsive to her needs and they even have a GATE program to challenge the kids who need more advanced material. She participates in the Chess Club and other extra curricular activities. The parents are friendly and involved. I think this a gem in our community and more parents should be aware. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, July 8, 2016

Open Quote We love this school and community. Our children are receiving and excellent education and are surrounded by children of different races, religions and socio-economic status. The school doesn't have to try and create diversity, it is the epitome of diversity. Love the old neighborhood and the families. My kids participate in Chess Club, Equations, COCA programs and Strings. Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, May 3, 2013

Open Quote My daughter has had difficulties at other schools with her work and grade levels. I knew it was because she was not applying herself and just did not care to. When i enrolled her at Flynn Park Elementary the principal took the time to meet with me and listen to the problems i have with my daughter she personally hand picked the teacher she thought would be best for her, then we met with that teacher as well. Since she has been attending this school her grades have improved tremendously. I could not be more pleased go figure a school and teachers that actually care about the students that is rare these days! my second daughter is now being tested for their G.A.T.E talented and gifted program. I LOVE THIS SCHOOL! highly recommend it for any future students that parents are looking to enroll. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Flynn Park 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 352 352
1992 162 273 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1993 163 271 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1994 157 206 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1995 183 184 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1996 183 184 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1997 165 203 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1998 169 185 13 10 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1999 148 189 14 8 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2000 151 174 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2001 147 164 25 8 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2002 149 166 19 11 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2003 149 166 19 11 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2004 143 167 19 12 1 n/a n/a 0 342
2005 128 144 16 9 1 n/a n/a 0 298
2006 149 157 18 10 3 n/a n/a 0 337
2007 166 171 15 13 1 n/a n/a 0 366
2008 146 161 13 13 3 n/a n/a 0 336
2009 144 156 16 16 3 n/a n/a 0 335
2010 137 159 15 15 2 n/a n/a 0 328
2011 133 160 10 16 3 0 0 0 322
2012 158 223 16 15 3 0 7 0 422
2013 158 219 17 11 4 1 9 0 419
2014 139 199 17 12 3 0 6 0 376
2015 120 173 9 14 2 0 8 0 326
2016 109 177 11 17 3 0 7 0 324
2017 100 171 7 16 0 1 23 0 318
2018 102 175 16 14 0 0 15 0 322
2019 103 153 22 15 0 0 21 0 314
2020 108 143 13 15 2 0 20 0 301
2021 89 152 9 14 0 0 22 0 286
2022 88 152 7 22 2 0 21 0 292
2023 99 160 9 29 2 0 25 0 324

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 Flynn Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 352 22.6 15.5 n/a
1992 445 26.8 16.6 35.7
1993 438 25.9 16.9 45.2
1994 375 24.5 15.3 57.6
1995 381 22.9 16.6 33.6
1996 381 22.9 16.6 33.6
1997 387 21.4 18.1 28.4
1998 377 23.2 16.3 29.7
1999 359 23.9 15.0 33.4
2000 350 23.5 14.9 40.3
2001 344 23.1 14.9 33.7
2002 345 24.5 14.1 31
2003 345 24.5 14.1 31
2004 342 22.4 15.3 33.3
2005 298 21.5 13.9 35.2
2006 337 24.3 13.9 35
2007 366 23.2 15.8 34.2
2008 336 23.5 14.3 36.3
2009 335 24.0 14.0 36.4
2010 328 24.2 13.5 39
2011 322 23.2 13.8 41.6
2012 422 25.9 16.2 44.5
2013 419 26.5 15.8 49.6
2014 376 25.0 15.0 51.9
2015 326 24.0 13.5 51.2
2016 324 23.0 14.0 50.6
2017 318 21.6 14.7 100
2018 322 23.6 13.6 100
2019 314 24.0 13.0 99
2020 301 24.9 12.0 99
2021 286 24.2 11.7 99
2022 292 25.3 11.5 n/a
2023 324 24.6 13.1 100

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 Flynn Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 352 22.6 15.5 n/a
1992 445 26.8 16.6 35.7
1993 438 25.9 16.9 45.2
1994 375 24.5 15.3 57.6
1995 381 22.9 16.6 33.6
1996 381 22.9 16.6 33.6
1997 387 21.4 18.1 28.4
1998 377 23.2 16.3 29.7
1999 359 23.9 15.0 33.4
2000 350 23.5 14.9 40.3
2001 344 23.1 14.9 33.7
2002 345 24.5 14.1 31
2003 345 24.5 14.1 31
2004 342 22.4 15.3 33.3
2005 298 21.5 13.9 35.2
2006 337 24.3 13.9 35
2007 366 23.2 15.8 34.2
2008 336 23.5 14.3 36.3
2009 335 24.0 14.0 36.4
2010 328 24.2 13.5 39
2011 322 23.2 13.8 41.6
2012 422 25.9 16.2 44.5
2013 419 26.5 15.8 49.6
2014 376 25.0 15.0 51.9
2015 326 24.0 13.5 51.2
2016 324 23.0 14.0 50.6
2017 318 21.6 14.7 100
2018 322 23.6 13.6 100
2019 314 24.0 13.0 99
2020 301 24.9 12.0 99
2021 286 24.2 11.7 99
2022 292 25.3 11.5 n/a
2023 324 24.6 13.1 100

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 Flynn Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $730 (5.1%) $13,485 (94.9%) $14,216
2020 $1,089 (7.5%) $13,464 (92.5%) $14,553
2021 $2,917 (18.3%) $12,987 (81.7%) $15,904
2022 $2,840 (16.2%) $14,679 (83.8%) $17,520

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Flynn Park Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 332nd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 487th of 898 Elementary schools
 22.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Flynn Park Elementary)51.125
 26.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (University City)34.722.4
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Flynn Park Elementary)59.635.1
 24.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (University City)4024.9
 15.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Flynn Park Elementary)5242.6
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (University City)3127.2
 3.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Flynn Park Elementary)6652.7
 13.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (University City)39.932.5
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Flynn Park Elementary)36.628.8
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (University City)22.123.3
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Flynn Park Elementary)46.442.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (University City)29.725.8
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Flynn Park Elementary)56.132.6
 23.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (University City)32.332.1
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students314324
 3.2%
African American153160
 4.6%
American Indian02
Asian229
 59.1%
Hispanic1529
 93.3%
Pacific Islander00
White10399
 3.9%
Two or More Races2125
 19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99%100%
 1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Flynn Park Elementary

Flynn Park Elementary ranks 421st of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 324 students attended Flynn Park Elementary.

Students at Flynn Park Elementary are 49% African American, 31% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Flynn Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brittany Woods
High : University City Senior High


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