OLD BONHOMME ELEMENTARY

391 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Old Bonhomme Elementary School is a public school located in the Ladue School District in St. Louis, Missouri. Serving students from kindergarten through fourth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its supportive, inclusive community. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on core academic subjects while integrating social-emotional learning and character development to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is known for its strong parental involvement and dedicated teaching staff who prioritize individualized instruction. With a diverse student body, Old Bonhomme fosters a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity and collaboration. By utilizing modern instructional practices and maintaining a rigorous curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for a smooth transition to intermediate and middle school levels within the highly-rated Ladue district.

391

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OLD BONHOMME ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	30
Black	60
Asian	89
Two or More	37

White
175 (44.8 %)
Asian
89 (22.8 %)
Black
60 (15.3 %)
Two or More
37 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
30 (7.7 %)

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:	LADUE
Phone:	(314)993-0656
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 87