The top reported proficiency rate is 54% in English language arts. The lowest is 45% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Craig Elem.
Craig Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Parkway C-2 school district in St. Louis, Missouri. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. Because it is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report, and the academic picture comes entirely from state assessments given in grades three through five.
Craig Elementary posted an overall proficiency index that sits above the midpoint among districts in St. Louis County, meaning its composite test performance across math, English language arts, and science lands in the upper half of the county’s district-level comparisons. That is a straightforward strength for a school of this grade band. Looking at the grade-level results individually, the school’s proficiency rates in math hover in a middle range, with each tested grade showing roughly similar shares of students reaching the proficient or advanced level. In English language arts, performance varies more by grade, with one grade notably higher than the others and another grade a bit lower. Science, tested only at fifth grade, shows about half of students at proficiency. A parent may want to discuss with the school how these rates trend year to year and what supports are in place for students who are not yet meeting the bar.
The student body reflects a mix of backgrounds. Just under half of the students are white, a substantial share are Black, and there are also noticeable populations of Asian students and students who identify as two or more races. Hispanic students make up a smaller but present share of enrollment. About one in five students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a relatively low rate and signals that the school serves a majority of families with higher economic stability. Data on students with individualized education plans and English learners was not available in the records provided; a parent may wish to ask the school directly about special education services and English language supports.
Craig Elementary sits within the Parkway C-2 district, which in a recent election approved a significant bond measure for facility improvements across its schools. The bond, passed with a structure intended to avoid raising the tax rate, funds safety and security upgrades, HVAC work, roof repairs, classroom and lab renovations, and technology updates. That means parents sending a child to Craig can expect the district to be actively investing in the physical condition of its buildings, though the timing of specific work at Craig was not detailed in the available information.
The community context for Craig Elementary is the city of St. Louis itself, an independent city with a diversified economy that includes service industries, manufacturing, trade, transportation, and aviation. Major employers include the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, while universities such as Washington University in St. Louis and Saint Louis University anchor the region. For families considering a move, the housing market in the area shows typical trends for a large metropolitan county: home values have edged up very modestly year over year, and rents have seen a slight decrease. Median listing prices in the county are in a range that is broadly in line with national norms, and the inventory of homes for sale has increased, which could give buyers more options than in recent years.
For a family considering Craig Elementary, the school offers a solid academic profile relative to neighboring districts in St. Louis County, a diverse student body, and a district that has demonstrated a commitment to facility investment. The elementary-only grade band means this is a setting where foundational skills are the focus, and the school’s test results give a reasonable starting point for a conversation about student progress. The city itself provides a wide array of cultural and civic anchors, from Forest Park to the Saint Louis Zoo, and a stable if not booming housing market. Parents who want a deeper look into special programs, classroom practices, or how the school supports students at different achievement levels would do well to arrange a visit or speak with the principal directly.
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