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LADUE FIFTH GRADE CENTER

10900 LADUE ROAD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63141LADUE →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–05Non-Charter
351
Students
Total enrolled
$26,386
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 84% vs nat'l
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 17% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 351 students in grades 05–05 in ST. LOUIS, Missouri.
84% above average funding
District spends $26,386 per pupil, 84% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

LADUE FIFTH GRADE CENTER is a mid-sized middle in ST. LOUIS, Missouri, serving grades 05–05 with 351 students. The district invests $26,386 per student — 84% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 11% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at LADUE FIFTH GRADE CENTER

351
Total Students
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
11%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution183 male · 168 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility11%
National avg 52% · 39 students
Student Composition
18%
54%
15%
9%
Asian18%
White54%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black15%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 291782003236

Academic Outcomes at LADUE FIFTH GRADE CENTER

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 70th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 63141

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,386Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,386
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,610
Student Support$5,013
Administration$3,166
Operations$3,958
Other$2,639
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,386 spent per student, an estimated $11,689 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
94%
State government
3.3%
Local (property tax)
94.0%
Federal programs
2.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,386/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 11% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CONWAY ELEMENTARYOLD BONHOMME ELEMENTARYREED ELEMENTARYSPOEDE ELEMENTARY
↓
Middle
LADUE MIDDLE
↓
High School
LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 05
Location—
CountySt. Louis County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLADUE →
Phone: (314)983-5540
NCES ID: 291782003236
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ST. LOUIS seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LADUE
High
LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH
1,313 students · 09–12
● 53 opp12% FRL
Mid
LADUE MIDDLE
1,018 students · 06–08
● 53 opp12% FRL
Elem
CONWAY ELEMENTARY
408 students · KG–04
● 53 opp6% FRL
Elem
OLD BONHOMME ELEMENTARY
391 students · KG–04
● 38 opp10% FRL
Elem
REED ELEMENTARY
369 students · KG–04
● 53 opp8% FRL
Elem
SPOEDE ELEMENTARY
365 students · KG–04
● 48 opp13% FRL
Other
LADUE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
227 students · PK–PK
● 48 opp3% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
10900 LADUE ROAD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63141
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.