Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meramec Elementary School ranks in the top 1% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meramec 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
Meramec Elementary School's student population of 393 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meramec Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meramec Elementary School is 0.56, which is more 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
#16 out of 2084 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
9%
15%
White
64%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meramec Elementary School's ranking?
Meramec Elementary School is ranked #16 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Meramec Elementary School often compared to?
Meramec Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenridge Elementary School, Ralph M. Captain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Meramec Elementary School?
393 students attend Meramec Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Meramec Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meramec Elementary School?
Meramec Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Meramec Elementary School offer ?
Meramec Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Meramec Elementary School part of?
Meramec Elementary School is part of Clayton School District.
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