Spoede Elementary School

425 N Spoede Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Spoede 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 65-69% (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 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 5% in MO
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spoede Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Spoede Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
381 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Spoede 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 Spoede Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
This School
State Level (MO)
#74 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
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65-69%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Spoede Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Spoede Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Spoede Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Spoede Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
50%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Spoede Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Spoede Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Spoede Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Spoede Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Spoede Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spoede Elementary School's ranking?
Spoede Elementary School is ranked #74 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Spoede Elementary School often compared to?
Spoede Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Bonhomme 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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Spoede Elementary School?
381 students attend Spoede Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Spoede Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spoede Elementary School?
Spoede Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spoede Elementary School offer ?
Spoede Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Spoede Elementary School part of?
Spoede Elementary School is part of Ladue School District.

School Reviews

2   10/27/2014
I have been extremely dissapointed with Spoede. My wife and I moved into the district because we were under the impression that it was a great school. Although it is a bit more academically challenging then her last school, it is not at all what I thought it would be. Even at Parkway we had a Vice Principal as well as a security gaurd, at Spoede there is neither. I also discovered that the staff is overworked and overtasked, the Principal does not even have a Vice Principal and the staff seems stressed and unhappy. Although there does seem to be a few good teachers, I would consider my childs teacher to be sub par. I would not have moved into the district if I knew the reality of this school, very depressing.
- Posted by Parent - srich

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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