BLADES ELEM.
BLADES ELEM. is a public elementary school that is part of the MEHLVILLE R-IX school district, located in ST LOUIS, MO with about 497 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 32 teachers, BLADES ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Blades Elementary School is a public school located in the Mehlville School District in St. Louis, Missouri. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes strong academic foundations, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.
The school benefits from being part of the larger Mehlville community, which focuses on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. Blades Elementary maintains a dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize student engagement, parent-teacher collaboration, and the integration of technology in the classroom. With its central location on Patterson Road, the school serves as a focal point for neighborhood families, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that values character education and holistic student growth.
For more information, contact BLADES ELEM. at (314) 467-7300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ST LOUIS, MO 63129-2442
(314) 467-7300
BLADES ELEM. is a public school in ST LOUIS, MO with about 497 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MEHLVILLE R-IX
- Total Students:
- 497
- Teachers:
- 32.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 497 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BLADES ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.9%
- Black or African American
- 7.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.