Top Rankings
Ladue School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,442 students in Ladue School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Ladue School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 43% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Ladue School District are Conway Elementary School, Reed Elementary School and Ladue Fifth Grade Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Ladue School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
4,442 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
332 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Ladue School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 557 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.50
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
746 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
17%
2%
# Hispanic Students
212 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
635 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
14%
15%
# White Students
2,470 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
56%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
372 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
227
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
271
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
328
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
294
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
324
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
316
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
351
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
330
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
331
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
357
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
331
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
331
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
307
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
344
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,761 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,942 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,761
$15,071
Spending / Student
$16,942
$13,899
Best Ladue School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9900 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-2878
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-2878
Grades: K-4
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Reed Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9060 Ladue
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-1456
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-1456
Grades: K-4
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Ladue Fifth Grade Center
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10900 Ladue Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 983-5540
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 983-5540
Grades: 5
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 S Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-6447
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-6447
Grades: 9-12
| 1,313 students
Rank: #55.
Spoede Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
425 N Spoede Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 432-4438
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 432-4438
Grades: K-4
| 365 students
Rank: #66.
Ladue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9701 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-3900
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,018 students
Rank: #77.
Old Bonhomme Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9661 Old Bonhomme
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 993-0656
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 993-0656
Grades: K-4
| 391 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ladue Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
10890 Ladue Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 993-5724
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 993-5724
Grades: PK
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ladue School District?
Ladue School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,442 students.
What is the rank of Ladue School District?
Ladue School District is ranked #7 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ladue School District?
56% of Ladue School District students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ladue School District?
Ladue School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Ladue School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,942 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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