The top reported proficiency rate is 65% in Science. The lowest is 59% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Kennerly Elem.
Kennerly Elementary is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in the Lindbergh Schools district of St. Louis, Missouri. The school is located in a residential part of the city, within a larger metropolitan area that has a diverse economy anchored by health care, research universities, federal agencies, and manufacturing. The city itself is an independent municipality with a history of boundary changes, and its cultural and civic institutions include Forest Park, the Gateway Arch, and several major museums and gardens.
The student body at Kennerly is predominantly white, with small shares of Asian, Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch is low, a characteristic that often correlates with a higher level of affluence in the surrounding community. The local housing market reflects a mix of owner-occupied homes and rentals, with typical home values and rents that are broadly in line with national trends. The county-level market shows a moderate number of active listings and a median listing price that is slightly below the national benchmark, with homes selling at a relatively steady pace.
Academically, Kennerly Elementary delivers results that place it among the top performers relative to other elementary schools in St. Louis County. On the Missouri Assessment Program, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades falls in the top quartile when compared to all districts in the county. Looking at individual grade levels, math proficiency in the third grade is around the midpoint, while fourth graders show a strong majority reaching proficiency, and fifth graders also perform well above the halfway mark. In English language arts, third graders are at a similar level to their math performance, while fourth graders again show a solid majority proficient; the fifth grade ELA result was not reported, which may be due to a small group size or suppression rules. Fifth grade science results are also strong, with a clear majority of students achieving proficiency.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to consider. Data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, and staffing were not available in the reviewed sources, so a parent wanting a fuller picture of day-to-day school climate and support structures would need to follow up directly with the school or district. The school is not a charter or magnet, and no Title I status was reported.
The Lindbergh district itself did not appear to have recent parent-relevant changes or initiatives that would affect the daily experience at Kennerly, based on the information we found. The district’s central office likely provides typical elementary programming, but specific offerings such as gifted education, special education, or enrichment programs were not included in the data provided.
For a family considering Kennerly Elementary, the academic profile is a clear strength. The school’s test results are consistently above the county median, and the student body is relatively homogeneous in terms of socioeconomic background, with a low poverty rate. The surrounding area offers a mix of urban amenities and stable residential neighborhoods, with a housing market that is accessible relative to many other parts of the country. The main unknowns are around student support services and school climate, areas that a visit or conversation with the school could clarify. Overall, Kennerly appears to be a well-performing elementary school in a financially stable community, with academic outcomes that are among the better options in St. Louis County.
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