The top reported proficiency rate is 81% in English language arts. The lowest is 68% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Clark Elem.
Clark Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade as one of the elementary schools in the Webster Groves School District, a suburban district on the southwestern edge of St. Louis. The school sits on Big Bend Boulevard in a residential part of the city that feels more like a close-in suburb. The neighborhood has a stable, established character; typical home values in the zip code sit well above the national average, and rents have been rising. The school itself draws from a small attendance zone and enrolls a student body that is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic students and students of two or more races. A very modest share of families qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a marker of economic advantage that stands out relative to many other area schools.
Academically, Clark produces strong results. On state assessments in reading and math, a substantial majority of students meet proficiency benchmarks, and the school’s overall performance across tested grades and subjects ranks in the top quarter when compared with districts throughout St. Louis County. This is a consistent pattern: the available test data show that most third graders and fifth graders score at or above grade level in math, most third graders do the same in English language arts, and most fifth graders show solid science knowledge. Some grade-level results, particularly for fourth graders and fifth graders in reading, were not publicly reported, likely because the tested groups were small enough that privacy rules kicked in. A parent curious about those specific classes could ask the school for more detail.
The student population is relatively small for an elementary school, which tends to mean more personal attention. Information on special education and English learner enrollment was not available in the data reviewed, so a family with specific needs in those areas should confirm supports directly with the school. There is no data on chronic absenteeism or discipline at Clark, but the broader district environment is stable. Webster Groves recently completed a major facilities reconfiguration funded by a voter-approved bond issue, moving sixth grade to the middle school and converting one of the older elementary buildings into a neighborhood school. That change is now in place, so families entering Clark can expect a clear K–5 path followed by a middle school that starts in sixth grade.
The district maintains a relatively low tax rate for the region while investing in its buildings, and the housing market in the area reflects that desirability. Homes sell at a premium, and the county’s active listings have been rising, though demand remains strong. For a family looking for a high-performing elementary school in a stable, well-resourced suburban corridor within St. Louis, Clark fits squarely in that profile. For those seeking more socioeconomic diversity or a wider range of programming at the elementary level (such as magnet or specialized offerings), it may be worth looking across the broader district or into nearby schools to see if the fit is different. By the numbers available, Clark delivers consistently strong academics in a setting where most students come from financially comfortable backgrounds, and the school’s standing among county districts is among the highest.
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