Clark Elementary

Summary:

Clark Elementary is a top-performing public elementary school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving grades K-5 and part of the highly-ranked Webster Groves School District. With consistently high academic achievement, a diverse student body, and strong resource allocation, Clark Elementary is an exceptional institution within the region.

Academically, Clark Elementary outshines the state and district averages, with 75% of 3rd-graders and 73.5% of 5th-graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 41.1% and 39.1% respectively. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are also significantly higher than its peers. While the student population is predominantly white, Clark Elementary has a more diverse student body than nearby schools like North Glendale Elementary. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent community, with only 4.5% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, much lower than state and district averages.

Clark Elementary's consistent high performance, ranking within the top 5% of Missouri elementary schools for over a decade, is a testament to its effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and supportive community. However, the school's Gifted and Talented program ranking has been relatively low compared to other Missouri elementary schools, suggesting an area for potential improvement. Overall, Clark Elementary's exceptional academic achievement, diverse student body, and resource allocation make it a standout institution within the Webster Groves School District and the state of Missouri.

Detail:

Public K-5

9130 Big Bend Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63119-3919

(314) 963-6444

District: Webster Groves

SchoolDigger Rank:
16^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,871

Students who attend Clark Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hixson Middle
High:	Webster Groves High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 289

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clark Elementary ranks better than 98.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Webster Groves School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.77. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clark Elementary is 11.9, which is the 3^rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Webster Groves School District. (See more...)

Compare Clark Elementary employs 24.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clark Elementary is $12,871. 4 elementary schools in the Webster Groves School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Clark Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark Elementary 16^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Clark Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Webster Groves:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster Groves 10^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clark Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Clark Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	93.19	21^st	1074	98.0%
2007	90.41	32^nd	1080	97.0%
2008	90.26	30^th	1084	97.2%
2009	87.44	73^rd	1053	93.1%
2010	79.94	153^rd	1066	85.6%
2011	81.08	142^nd	1088	86.9%
2012	76.41	187^th	1085	82.8%
2013	83.26	110^th	1108	90.1%
2014	89.72	52^nd	1089	95.2%
2015	91.23	49^th	1058	95.4%
2016	87.19	82^nd	865	90.5%
2017	86.95	87^th	1032	91.6%
2018	88.75	78^th	1045	92.5%
2019	82.99	125^th	1052	88.1%
2021	93.06	38^th	901	95.8%
2022	93.71	32^nd	908	96.5%
2023	96.77	16^th	898	98.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Clark Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	42.77	54^th	70	22.9%
2019	11.14	87^th	91	4.4%

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Rank History for White students at Clark Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	87.78	69^th	898	92.3%
2019	82.55	103^rd	917	88.8%
2021	85.29	80^th	691	88.4%
2022	87.78	60^th	675	91.1%
2023	95.60	14^th	673	97.9%

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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 Clark 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	279	279
1992	235	74	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
1993	267	83	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
1994	250	88	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
1995	239	87	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	329
1996	239	87	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	329
1997	229	102	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
1998	203	103	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1999	176	78	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
2000	180	66	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2001	194	57	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	257
2002	193	70	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
2003	193	70	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
2004	212	65	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
2005	216	58	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2006	209	45	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
2007	207	46	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
2008	226	48	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
2009	230	49	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
2010	232	46	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
2011	251	38	10	6	0	1	1	0	307
2012	263	38	9	10	1	1	1	0	323
2013	287	27	9	9	1	2	5	0	340
2014	285	29	12	6	1	2	5	0	340
2015	289	23	12	4	1	2	7	0	338
2016	283	21	7	6	1	1	7	0	326
2017	274	17	5	6	1	0	9	0	312
2018	281	20	8	5	0	0	8	0	322
2019	266	14	9	10	0	0	10	0	309
2020	291	8	10	14	0	0	11	0	334
2021	269	10	6	15	0	0	9	0	309
2022	277	3	4	13	0	0	13	0	310
2023	261	2	4	11	0	0	11	0	289

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 Clark Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	279	13.5	20.6	n/a
1992	311	16.5	18.8	13.5
1993	352	16.7	21.1	11.9
1994	343	16.8	20.4	22.7
1995	329	19.9	16.5	27.4
1996	329	19.9	16.5	27.4
1997	336	19.8	17.0	19.9
1998	312	21.4	14.6	20.8
1999	260	20.8	12.5	24.6
2000	252	19.4	13.0	21.4
2001	257	20.1	12.8	17.9
2002	267	19.3	13.8	12.7
2003	267	19.3	13.8	12.7
2004	285	20.2	14.1	9.8
2005	277	20.2	13.7	8.7
2006	259	20.9	12.4	6.6
2007	258	19.9	13.0	5.8
2008	281	20.8	13.5	5.7
2009	286	21.4	13.3	6.6
2010	290	22.2	13.0	5.9
2011	307	21.7	14.1	5.5
2012	323	22.6	14.2	7.1
2013	340	22.7	14.9	5.6
2014	340	23.7	14.3	7.1
2015	338	25.0	13.5	10.4
2016	326	24.0	13.5	9.2
2017	312	23.8	13.1	8.7
2018	322	24.3	13.2	8.1
2019	309	22.7	13.5	6.5
2020	334	22.8	14.6	6.6
2021	309	25.8	11.9	5.2
2022	310	25.1	12.3	2.3
2023	289	24.2	11.9	4.5

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 Clark Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	279	13.5	20.6	n/a
1992	311	16.5	18.8	13.5
1993	352	16.7	21.1	11.9
1994	343	16.8	20.4	22.7
1995	329	19.9	16.5	27.4
1996	329	19.9	16.5	27.4
1997	336	19.8	17.0	19.9
1998	312	21.4	14.6	20.8
1999	260	20.8	12.5	24.6
2000	252	19.4	13.0	21.4
2001	257	20.1	12.8	17.9
2002	267	19.3	13.8	12.7
2003	267	19.3	13.8	12.7
2004	285	20.2	14.1	9.8
2005	277	20.2	13.7	8.7
2006	259	20.9	12.4	6.6
2007	258	19.9	13.0	5.8
2008	281	20.8	13.5	5.7
2009	286	21.4	13.3	6.6
2010	290	22.2	13.0	5.9
2011	307	21.7	14.1	5.5
2012	323	22.6	14.2	7.1
2013	340	22.7	14.9	5.6
2014	340	23.7	14.3	7.1
2015	338	25.0	13.5	10.4
2016	326	24.0	13.5	9.2
2017	312	23.8	13.1	8.7
2018	322	24.3	13.2	8.1
2019	309	22.7	13.5	6.5
2020	334	22.8	14.6	6.6
2021	309	25.8	11.9	5.2
2022	310	25.1	12.3	2.3
2023	289	24.2	11.9	4.5

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 Clark Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$238 (2.0%)	$11,828 (98.0%)	$12,067
2020	n/a	$11,480 (100.0%)	$11,480
2021	$75 (0.6%)	$12,376 (99.4%)	$12,451
2022	$84 (0.7%)	$12,786 (99.3%)	$12,871

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clark Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 125^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 16^th of 898 Elementary schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark Elementary)	50.1	75	24.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Webster Groves)	61.1	67.4	6.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clark Elementary)	54.2	73	18.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Webster Groves)	65.9	69.6	3.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clark Elementary)	72.9	71.2	1.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Webster Groves)	64.2	67.6	3.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.4	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clark Elementary)	79.2	75	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Groves)	69.8	75.2	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clark Elementary)	55.8	73.5	17.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Webster Groves)	59.9	68.4	8.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Clark Elementary)	72.1	77.6	5.5%
5th Grade Science (Webster Groves)	67.1	72.3	5.2%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clark Elementary)	76.8	70.5	6.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Groves)	68.4	71	2.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	309	289	6.5%
African American	14	2	85.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	9	4	55.6%
Hispanic	10	11	10%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	266	261	1.9%
Two or More Races	10	11	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.5%	4.5%	2%

Schools Near Clark Elementary

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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 Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clark Elementary	Public	K-5	9130 Big Bend Blvd	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	No	(314) 963-6444	289	24	11.9	4.5%	261 (90.3%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.8%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)	96.8	16^th of 898 public elementary schools	98.2%		93.7	32^nd of 908 public elementary schools	96.5%	16	75.0		73.5	77.6	73.0	75.0		$12,871	$84	$12,786
Crestwood Elementary	Public	K-5	1020 S Sappington Rd	Saint Louis	63126	St. Louis County	Lindbergh Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 729-2430	450	33	13.6	14.0%	366 (81.3%)	18 (4.0%)	22 (4.9%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.3%)	84.2	112^th of 898 public elementary schools	87.5%		81.7	138^th of 908 public elementary schools	84.8%	26	55.1	72.2		51.4	52.9	70.1	64.4	$11,105	$147	$10,958
Edgar Road Elementary	Public	K-5	1131 Edgar Rd	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	No	(314) 963-6472	380	30	12.7	4.2%	331 (87.1%)	6 (1.6%)	13 (3.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.8%)	93.7	34^th of 898 public elementary schools	96.2%		93.7	33^rd of 908 public elementary schools	96.4%	1	59.6	74.7	69.7	67.9	71.2	80.3	66.1	$12,565	$135	$12,430
Bristol Elementary	Public	K-5	20 Gray Ave	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	No	(314) 963-6433	388	27	14.1	6.4%	336 (86.6%)	12 (3.1%)	15 (3.9%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	96.2	19^th of 898 public elementary schools	97.9%		94.7	22^nd of 908 public elementary schools	97.6%	3	69.3	69.1	72.0	80.9	76.7	80.0	80.9	$13,948	$228	$13,720
North Glendale Elementary	Public	K-5	765 N Sappington Rd	Kirkwood	63122	St. Louis County	Kirkwood R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(314) 213-6130	602	38	15.8	9.8%	486 (80.7%)	57 (9.5%)	33 (5.5%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.3%)	87.2	82^nd of 898 public elementary schools	90.9%		83.3	126^th of 908 public elementary schools	86.1%	44	60.4	56.0	51.0	59.2	76.2	72.0	73.5	$12,294	$73	$12,221
Gotsch Intermediate School	Public	3-5	8348 S Laclede Station Rd	Saint Louis	63123	St. Louis County	Affton 101	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 842-1238	553	42	13.1	31.8%	419 (75.8%)	42 (7.6%)	27 (4.9%)	25 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.2%)	51.8	435^th of 898 public elementary schools	51.6%		41.3	544^th of 908 public elementary schools	40.1%	109	33.4	41.3	36.4	38.6	41.6	50.6	45.3	$11,655	$30	$11,625
Dr. Henry Givens Junior Elementary	Public	K-5	701 N Rock Hill Rd	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 963-6460	259	22	11.8	27.4%	133 (51.4%)	84 (32.4%)	10 (3.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (11.6%)	72.5	214^th of 898 public elementary schools	76.2%		69.8	246^th of 908 public elementary schools	72.9%	32	58.3	52.7	44.2	50.0				$15,449	$151	$15,298
Long Elementary	Public	K-5	9021 Sappington Rd	Saint Louis	63126	St. Louis County	Lindbergh Schools	No	No	No	No	(314) 729-2450	545	35	15.6	7.0%	475 (87.2%)	15 (2.8%)	21 (3.9%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	91.3	53^rd of 898 public elementary schools	94.1%		85.2	101^st of 908 public elementary schools	88.9%	48	53.5	78.6	62.8	72.1	64.0	69.7	72.1	$10,128	$110	$10,018
Mesnier Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	6930 Weber Rd	Saint Louis	63123	St. Louis County	Affton 101	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 849-5566	715	49	14.5	28.8%	539 (75.4%)	46 (6.4%)	48 (6.7%)	35 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.6%)								(n/a)								$13,502	$84	$13,418
Sappington Elementary	Public	K-5	11011 Gravois Rd	Saint Louis	63126	St. Louis County	Lindbergh Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 729-2460	504	34	14.6	13.9%	416 (82.5%)	12 (2.4%)	28 (5.6%)	29 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.8%)	77.3	162^nd of 898 public elementary schools	82.0%		80.1	153^rd of 908 public elementary schools	83.1%	9	63.4	59.8	46.6	43.7	55.4	60.5	56.4	$10,870	$238	$10,632

Frequently Asked Questions about Clark Elementary

Is Clark Elementary a good school?

Yes! Clark Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 16^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools.

What district is Clark Elementary in?

Webster Groves

What schools do graduates of Clark Elementary attend?

Students who attend Clark Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hixson Middle
High : Webster Groves High

What is the racial makeup of Clark Elementary?

Students at Clark Elementary are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Clark Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended Clark Elementary.

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