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Cool Valley Elementary School (Closed 2020)

1351 S Florissant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 191 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cool Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
(18-19)
15-19%
42%
(18-19)
35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
95%
15%
White
2%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Cool Valley Elementary School?
191 students attend Cool Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cool Valley Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cool Valley Elementary School?
Cool Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cool Valley Elementary School offer ?
Cool Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cool Valley Elementary School part of?
Cool Valley Elementary School is part of Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District.

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