PEABODY ELEM.

152 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Peabody Elementary School, located in the historic Lafayette Square neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As part of the St. Louis Public School District, the school is housed in a distinct, classic building that reflects the architectural heritage of the surrounding area. It provides a foundational education for students in the primary grades, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social development within a diverse urban environment.

The school is noted for its dedication to creating a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes core curriculum subjects while promoting student engagement. By leveraging its central location, Peabody Elementary strives to connect its students to the broader St. Louis community, encouraging partnerships that enhance the educational experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and student achievement, the school continues to play a vital role in preparing its neighborhood children for their future academic endeavors.

152

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

112.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PEABODY ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Black	149

Black
149 (98.0 %)
White
3 (2.0 %)

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:	ST. LOUIS CITY
Phone:	(314)241-1533
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	152
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
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 42

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 12