D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Buder Elem.

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5319 LANSDOWNE AVE, St Louis, MO 63109
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 10th percentile in Missouri
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Missouri schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

41
Repit Score
out of 100
383
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%10/1003.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −26 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Missouri. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−20 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−8 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Missouri state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%45%reading -12 pts, math -8 pts28th percentile (list)
Black5%5%reading -21 pts, math -16 pts2nd percentile (list)
Asian30%50%reading -46 pts, math -29 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading -10 pts, math -1 pts34th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5319 LANSDOWNE AVE
City St Louis
ZIP Code 63109
District 2929280
NCES School ID 292928001889
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 63109

Understanding the community around Buder Elem. helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,756
Per Capita Income $47,536
Poverty Rate 4.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.8%
High School or Higher 95.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $227,100
Median Rent $896
Owner-Occupied 63.9%
Renter-Occupied 36.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Buder Elem..

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 41.0%
Black 31.9%
Hispanic/Latino 16.2%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More Races 5.0%
American Indian 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 383
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Buder Elem.?
Buder Elem. has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Buder Elem.?
Buder Elem. has 383 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Buder Elem. serve?
Buder Elem. serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Buder Elem. receive per student?
Buder Elem. receives $19,285 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Buder Elem. in 63109 ▼
Avg Home Value
$276,171
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,223
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
36.1%

Other Schools in 63109

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026