The top reported proficiency rate is 13% in English language arts. The lowest is 9% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Grannemann Elem.
Grannemann Elementary is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Hazelwood School District. It sits within the city of St. Louis, Missouri, in St. Louis County. The school’s student body numbers in the several hundreds, with class sizes that shift as children move up from pre-K to fifth grade.
The population the school serves is heavily concentrated by income and race. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker of low household income. The student body is overwhelmingly Black, with only a very small number of White, Hispanic, or multiracial students enrolled. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source material; a family with a child in either group would want to ask the school directly about available supports.
Academically, Grannemann’s state assessment results from the most recent testing year show a pattern of low proficiency. In every tested subject and grade level, only a small fraction of students scored at the proficient or advanced level. That pattern holds for math, English language arts, and science. Compared with other districts in St. Louis County, the school’s overall proficiency index sits in the bottom quarter of the county. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report.
The Hazelwood School District has recently made several changes that affect Grannemann’s families. A strategic plan adopted for a five-year span running through the near future sets districtwide goals around improving student achievement, expanding resources and services, supporting professional growth, maintaining fiscal discipline, and increasing parent and community involvement. The district now offers pre-K programs at all of its elementary schools, so Grannemann families with preschool-age children can enroll at their neighborhood school. The district also launched a virtual elementary program, giving families a permanent online learning option for students in the elementary grades.
Grannemann sits in a part of St. Louis with a distinct economic and housing profile. The city itself has a mixed economy with major employers in finance, agriculture, intelligence, healthcare, and higher education. Cultural institutions such as the Gateway Arch, Forest Park, the Saint Louis Zoo, and several museums are within the broader metro area. Housing in the school’s zip code area is below the state and national benchmarks for home values, and the rental market is moderate. The county housing market has seen an increase in listings and a slight softening in median listing prices compared to a year earlier. Monthly rent and mortgage costs are within reach for many households but still represent a meaningful share of income.
For a family considering this school, the picture is clear. Grannemann serves a high-poverty, high-need student population, and its academic outcomes on state tests are low relative to the county as a whole. The school is part of a district that has articulated a strategic focus on improvement and has expanded early childhood and virtual options. Families who are looking for strong conventional academic results as measured by state assessments would likely find the current numbers concerning. Those who value the pre-K access, the district’s stated improvement goals, and the affordable housing context may want to investigate further. Missing data on special education and English learner services, as well as on discipline and attendance, means that a thorough conversation with the school office would be important before enrolling.
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