KRATZ ELEM.

www.ritenourschools.org

538 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kratz Elementary School, located on Edmundson Road in St. Louis, Missouri, is a public school serving students within the Ritenour School District. As part of a district committed to academic growth and community engagement, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its diverse student body. The school emphasizes foundational education, character development, and preparing children for success in middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Ritenour School District, which prioritizes equitable access to technology, robust extracurricular opportunities, and strong partnerships between educators and parents. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Kratz Elementary strives to foster a culture of inclusivity and excellence. Families can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and resources regarding district initiatives through the official Ritenour School District website.

538

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KRATZ ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	140
Black	270
Asian	3
Two or More	55
American Indian	1

Black
270 (50.2 %)
Hispanic
140 (26.0 %)
White
69 (12.8 %)
Two or More
55 (10.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	RITENOUR
Phone:	(314)493-6360
Website:	http://www.ritenourschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	474
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

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 87