DUNBAR AND BR.

DUNBAR AND BR. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ST. LOUIS CITY school district, located in ST LOUIS, MO with about 165 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 15 teachers, DUNBAR AND BR. has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Based on public records for the St. Louis Public School District, **Dunbar Elementary School** (located at 1415 N. Garrison Ave) is an urban public school situated in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. The school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development within the St. Louis Public Schools system. The "Br." often associated with the name refers to "Branch," reflecting the school’s historical role in serving as a neighborhood anchor for local elementary education.

The facility is located in a historic area of North St. Louis. Like many schools in the district, Dunbar has undergone various shifts in programming and enrollment over the years as part of the district's ongoing efforts to streamline resources and improve student outcomes. It typically focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum that includes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, aiming to support the diverse needs of families living within the 63106 zip code.

For more information, contact DUNBAR AND BR. at (314) 533-2526 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.