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Ritenour School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,579 students in Ritenour School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Ritenour School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
6,579 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
422 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ritenour School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#501 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Graduation Rate
73%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
31%
9%
% Black
42%
15%
% White
17%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,981 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,509 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,981
$15,190
Spending / Student
$10,509
$14,008
Best Ritenour School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ritenour Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9100 St Charles Rock Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6105
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6105
Gr: 9-12 | 2,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Buder Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10350 Baltimore
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 493-6300
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 493-6300
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2634 Sims
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6400
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6400
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Iveland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1836 Dyer
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6330
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6330
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Wyland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Brown Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6460
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6460
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Ritenour Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Marshall Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6250
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6250
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Marvin Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3510 Woodson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6430
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6430
Gr: K-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Kratz Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Edmundson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 493-6360
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 493-6360
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Hoech Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3312 Ashby Rd
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 493-6200
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 493-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
3580 Woodson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-3624
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-3624
Gr: PK | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ritenour School District?
Ritenour School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,579 students.
What is the rank of Ritenour School District?
Ritenour School District is ranked #503 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ritenour School District?
42% of Ritenour School District students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ritenour School District?
Ritenour School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Ritenour School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,509 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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