MERAMEC ELEM.
MERAMEC 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 230 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 17 teachers, MERAMEC 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.
Meramec Elementary is a public school located in the Dutchtown neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. Serving students in the Saint Louis Public School District, the school functions as a community hub for a diverse urban population. The facility itself is a historic structure that reflects the classic architectural style common to many schools in the St. Louis area, providing a neighborhood-centered environment for its students.
Academically, Meramec Elementary focuses on foundational education for students in grades PK through 5. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of an urban school district, often utilizing local partnerships and community resources to support student development. As part of the broader St. Louis Public School system, it aims to provide equitable access to education for children living within its designated attendance zone in South St. Louis.
For more information, contact MERAMEC ELEM. at (314) 353-7145 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ST LOUIS, MO 63118-4533
(314) 353-7145
MERAMEC ELEM. is a public Title I school in ST LOUIS, MO with about 230 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ST. LOUIS CITY
- Total Students:
- 230
- Teachers:
- 17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 230 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MERAMEC ELEM. is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 90.4%
- White
- 5.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
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.