DANFORTH ELEM.

DANFORTH ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RIVERVIEW GARDENS school district, located in ST LOUIS, MO with about 307 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, DANFORTH 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.

Danforth Elementary School is located at 1111 St. Cyr Road in St. Louis, Missouri, and serves the local community within the Riverview Gardens School District. As a public elementary institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development for students in their foundational years. It serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, providing a structured educational environment aimed at preparing students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s mission generally reflects the broader goals of the Riverview Gardens district, focusing on equitable access to resources, literacy, and core academic proficiencies. Being situated in the St. Louis area, Danforth Elementary works to support a diverse student population by integrating classroom instruction with various support services designed to meet the unique needs of its learners. Families interested in specific curriculum details, extracurricular opportunities, or current school performance data are encouraged to contact the school administration directly or consult the official Riverview Gardens School District portal.

For more information, contact DANFORTH ELEM. at (314) 868-9524 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.