Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edgar Road Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgar Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Edgar Road Elementary School's student population of 382 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
382 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Edgar Road Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgar Road Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
3%
8%

Black
1%
15%

White
89%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgar Road Elementary School's ranking?
Edgar Road Elementary School is ranked #43 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Edgar Road Elementary School often compared to?
Edgar Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clark Elementary School, Avery Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Edgar Road Elementary School?
382 students attend Edgar Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Edgar Road Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgar Road Elementary School?
Edgar Road Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edgar Road Elementary School offer ?
Edgar Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edgar Road Elementary School part of?
Edgar Road Elementary School is part of Webster Groves School District.
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