Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bierbaum Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bierbaum Elementary School's student population of 531 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Bierbaum Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bierbaum Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1435 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
12%
15%
White
69%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bierbaum Elementary School's ranking?
Bierbaum Elementary School is ranked #1435 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bierbaum Elementary School often compared to?
Bierbaum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forder Elementary School, Parker Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Bierbaum Elementary School?
531 students attend Bierbaum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bierbaum Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bierbaum Elementary School?
Bierbaum Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bierbaum Elementary School offer ?
Bierbaum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bierbaum Elementary School part of?
Bierbaum Elementary School is part of Mehlville R-IX School District.
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