COMMONS LANE ELEMENTARY

291 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Commons Lane Elementary is a public school located in Florissant, Missouri, serving the Ferguson-Florissant School District. Situated in a residential area on Derhake Road, the school functions as a foundational learning environment for students in the local community. It is part of a district known for its diverse student population and commitment to providing comprehensive educational resources, including academic support, extracurricular engagement, and a structured curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for middle school transitions.

As a neighborhood school, Commons Lane focuses on fostering an inclusive atmosphere that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development. The school utilizes the district’s broader resources to support student success, often incorporating technology-integrated instruction and community-based programs. By providing a stable environment for its students, the school aims to serve as a hub for local families, working to ensure that every student has access to the tools necessary for their early educational growth.

291

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

120.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COMMONS LANE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	4
Black	253
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

Black
253 (86.9 %)
White
16 (5.5 %)
Two or More
16 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II
Phone:	(314)831-0440
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 119