The top reported proficiency rate is 29% in Science. The lowest is 19% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Mann Elem.
Mann Elementary serves students from prekindergarten through sixth grade as a regular public school in the St. Louis City district. It is located in the city’s south side, within the 63116 zip code. The school is not a charter and its status as a magnet or Title I school is not reported. The school’s enrollment is small for its grade band, with students spread across prekindergarten, kindergarten, and first through sixth grades. The sixth grade count is very small, which may reflect a transition point for students leaving the school.
The student body is notably diverse. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black, followed by White, Hispanic, and Asian students, with a much smaller share of students who identify as two or more races. American Indian or Alaska Native students make up a tiny presence. Every enrolled student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a pattern that places this school in a high-poverty context. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not available in the records we have.
On the Missouri Assessment Program tests administered in the 2024-25 school year, the school’s reported proficiency rates are low relative to the rest of the state across the tested grades. In third grade English language arts, about a quarter of students scored at the proficient or advanced level. In fourth grade English language arts and math, the share was lower. Fifth grade English language arts was the strongest among the tested subjects, still roughly a quarter. Fifth grade science showed a similar result. Fifth grade math was weaker. Third grade math results were suppressed in the data we reviewed, so no figure is available for that grade. The school’s proficiency index, which averages results across all tested subjects and grades, places it above the midpoint among schools in St. Louis city districts, a comparison set that includes many high-poverty schools. Still, a parent considering Mann may want to talk with the school directly about academic supports, given the modest proficiency figures and the high concentration of students who qualify for meal assistance.
The housing market in the 63116 zip code is more affordable than national and state benchmarks. Home values have seen a modest increase over the past year, and rents have risen at a slightly faster pace. The estimated monthly mortgage payment is lower than the national median rent for a comparable property, which could make homeownership attractive here relative to renting. The neighborhood is part of an independent city that has a diverse economy, with major employers including Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and several research universities. Cultural anchors such as Forest Park, the Saint Louis Zoo, the Missouri Botanical Garden, and the Gateway Arch define the broader city context.
The district itself has limited publicly reported recent changes that would affect a parent’s daily experience. We looked for major announcements or shifts in programming, boundaries, or leadership and found little that met the bar for a lasting impact. Families likely experience this school as a stable, neighborhood-based option within a larger city school system.
Mann Elementary is a high-poverty, diverse school where state test results show a significant share of students scoring below the proficient threshold. The student body is small, and the school offers a prekindergarten through sixth grade pathway, with the caveat that sixth grade enrollment is minimal. For a parent weighing this school, the core question is whether the academic supports and school climate match their child’s needs. Given the data gaps on special education services, English learner programs, discipline, and attendance, a visit and conversation with the school would be essential to understand the full picture.
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