BLADES ELEM.

430 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Blades Elementary School is a public school located in the Mehlville School District in St. Louis, Missouri. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes strong academic foundations, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Mehlville community, which focuses on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. Blades Elementary maintains a dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize student engagement, parent-teacher collaboration, and the integration of technology in the classroom. With its central location on Patterson Road, the school serves as a focal point for neighborhood families, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that values character education and holistic student growth.

430

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLADES ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	22
Black	32
Asian	7
Two or More	16

White
353 (82.1 %)
Black
32 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
22 (5.1 %)
Two or More
16 (3.7 %)
Asian
7 (1.6 %)

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:	MEHLVILLE R-IX
Phone:	(314)467-7300
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 82

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 70