LACLEDE ELEM.

LACLEDE ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ST. LOUIS CITY school district, located in ST LOUIS, MO with about 204 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, LACLEDE ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Laclede Elementary School, located on Kennerly Avenue in the West End neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, serves as a local educational hub within the Saint Louis Public School District. As a traditional public elementary school, it provides foundational instruction for students in the surrounding community, focusing on core academic subjects while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of the urban school environment. The school plays a vital role in the neighborhood, acting as a primary resource for early childhood and elementary development.

The school operates under the broader mission of the St. Louis Public Schools, which emphasizes equitable access to quality education, social-emotional learning, and academic growth. Like many schools in the district, Laclede focuses on fostering a supportive classroom climate and engaging the local community to improve student outcomes. Because it is part of a large, diverse urban district, the school often benefits from district-wide initiatives aimed at curriculum modernization and student support services, all while working to meet the specific needs of the families living in the 63112 zip code.

For more information, contact LACLEDE ELEM. at (314) 385-0546 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.