Kratz Elementary

Summary:

Kratz Elementary is a public elementary school located in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 538 students. The school is part of the Ritenour School District, which is ranked 326 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kratz Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 33.8% to 42.5% over the past few years, far exceeding the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Wyland Elementary (39.8%), Iveland Elementary (39.8%), and Buder Elementary (39.8%). The school's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is also consistently lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in Mathematics ranging from 13.1% to 20.3%, compared to the state average of 40.8% to 44.4%. Similarly, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state and district averages.

Kratz Elementary's performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, is also concerning, with the school's rankings for these subgroups often in the bottom quartile of Missouri elementary schools, indicating significant achievement gaps. Despite the high percentage of students from low-income families, Kratz Elementary's per-student spending is relatively high, suggesting that the school may be facing challenges in effectively utilizing its resources to improve student outcomes. Addressing these complex challenges will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and address the underlying factors contributing to the school's struggles.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4301 Edmundson Rd
       Saint Louis, MO  63134-3909


(314) 493-6360

District: Ritenour

SchoolDigger Rank:
774th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,196 Help


Students who attend Kratz Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hoech Middle
High:    Ritenour Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

African American:
50.3%
Hispanic:
24.0%
White:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kratz Elementary ranks worse than 85.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Ritenour School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.7. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Kratz Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (50.3%), Hispanic (24%), White (14.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Ritenour School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kratz Elementary is 12.4, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Ritenour School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kratz Elementary is $12,196. 3 elementary schools in the Ritenour School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kratz Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kratz Elementary 774th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Kratz Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ritenour:

SchoolDigger ranks Ritenour 326th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kratz Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kratz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 16.91 992nd 1074 7.6%
2007 18.66 987th 1080 8.6%
2008 21.93 967th 1084 10.8%
2009 24.74 893rd 1053 15.2%
2010 20.67 931st 1066 12.7%
2011 23.88 931st 1088 14.4%
2012 21.15 945th 1085 12.9%
2013 33.53 841st 1108 24.1%
2014 22.96 924th 1089 15.2%
2015 38.72 725th 1058 31.5%
2016 23.66 708th 865 18.2%
2017 17.06 905th 1032 12.3%
2018 33.88 731st 1045 30.0%
2019 18.65 904th 1052 14.1%
2021 13.06 789th 901 12.4%
2022 22.05 721st 908 20.6%
2023 14.97 774th 898 13.8%
2024 15.70 774th 906 14.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kratz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.24 19th 52 63.5%
2023 46.71 17th 50 66.0%
2024 25.13 50th 54 7.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kratz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.26 349th 887 60.7%
2019 34.23 670th 907 26.1%
2021 31.01 419th 574 27.0%
2022 49.27 225th 532 57.7%
2023 34.59 426th 611 30.3%
2024 35.32 424th 625 32.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kratz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.88 127th 251 49.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Kratz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.08 88th 243 63.8%
2019 36.17 164th 250 34.4%
2021 64.77 34th 163 79.1%
2022 59.46 49th 184 73.4%
2023 30.13 143rd 185 22.7%
2024 52.43 68th 191 64.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kratz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.32 53rd 105 49.5%
2019 30.75 93rd 120 22.5%
2021 35.58 26th 42 38.1%
2023 38.93 23rd 40 42.5%
2024 29.72 37th 45 17.8%
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Rank History for White students at Kratz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.14 480th 898 46.5%
2019 41.92 540th 917 41.1%
2021 6.06 678th 691 1.9%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Kratz Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Kratz Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 578 578
1992 421 162 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 588
1993 432 152 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 592
1994 424 175 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 607
1995 383 198 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1996 383 198 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1997 362 229 15 8 1 n/a n/a 0 615
1998 343 208 9 16 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1999 348 227 5 16 7 n/a n/a 0 603
2000 357 261 7 24 3 n/a n/a 0 652
2001 295 247 8 22 3 n/a n/a 0 575
2002 254 203 6 28 4 n/a n/a 0 495
2003 254 203 6 28 4 n/a n/a 0 495
2004 237 185 9 34 4 n/a n/a 0 469
2005 241 206 7 53 1 n/a n/a 0 508
2006 212 195 10 65 2 n/a n/a 0 484
2007 175 212 10 77 2 n/a n/a 0 476
2008 172 198 12 93 1 n/a n/a 0 476
2009 158 225 13 98 1 n/a n/a 0 495
2010 157 219 9 114 1 n/a n/a 0 500
2011 149 237 12 104 0 0 14 0 516
2012 145 258 10 117 0 0 24 0 554
2013 136 260 9 105 0 0 39 0 549
2014 135 277 6 100 1 0 60 0 579
2015 110 263 5 107 0 1 64 0 550
2016 121 244 4 99 0 1 66 0 535
2017 109 255 3 107 1 1 53 0 529
2018 107 246 3 112 1 1 54 0 524
2019 89 250 4 116 1 2 53 0 515
2020 88 277 6 129 1 1 58 0 560
2021 80 256 5 135 0 0 54 0 530
2022 70 278 4 128 1 0 44 0 525
2023 69 270 3 140 1 0 55 0 538
2024 66 235 1 112 1 0 52 0 467

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kratz Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 578 26.0 22.2 n/a
1992 588 30.5 19.2 28.6
1993 592 27.0 21.9 32.3
1994 607 27.5 22.1 40.4
1995 596 30.5 19.5 38.8
1996 596 30.5 19.5 38.8
1997 615 31.0 19.8 40
1998 576 29.5 19.5 38.4
1999 603 30.7 19.6 0
2000 652 35.8 18.2 58.7
2001 575 31.8 18.1 60.2
2002 495 30.4 16.3 57.4
2003 495 30.4 16.3 57.4
2004 469 30.4 15.4 62.5
2005 508 29.4 17.3 68.1
2006 484 32.7 14.8 72.7
2007 476 31.6 15.1 83.2
2008 476 31.7 15.0 87.4
2009 495 34.0 14.6 87.7
2010 500 33.0 15.1 89.2
2011 516 30.7 16.7 82.4
2012 554 32.0 17.2 89
2013 549 35.0 15.6 86.5
2014 579 34.0 17.0 88.1
2015 550 36.0 15.2 100
2016 535 34.0 15.7 99.4
2017 529 34.0 15.5 100
2018 524 33.5 15.6 100
2019 515 32.5 15.8 99.4
2020 560 34.3 16.3 99.5
2021 530 33.0 16.0 99.4
2022 525 40.2 13.0 99.4
2023 538 41.2 13.0 99.4
2024 467 37.5 12.4 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kratz Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 578 26.0 22.2 n/a
1992 588 30.5 19.2 28.6
1993 592 27.0 21.9 32.3
1994 607 27.5 22.1 40.4
1995 596 30.5 19.5 38.8
1996 596 30.5 19.5 38.8
1997 615 31.0 19.8 40
1998 576 29.5 19.5 38.4
1999 603 30.7 19.6 0
2000 652 35.8 18.2 58.7
2001 575 31.8 18.1 60.2
2002 495 30.4 16.3 57.4
2003 495 30.4 16.3 57.4
2004 469 30.4 15.4 62.5
2005 508 29.4 17.3 68.1
2006 484 32.7 14.8 72.7
2007 476 31.6 15.1 83.2
2008 476 31.7 15.0 87.4
2009 495 34.0 14.6 87.7
2010 500 33.0 15.1 89.2
2011 516 30.7 16.7 82.4
2012 554 32.0 17.2 89
2013 549 35.0 15.6 86.5
2014 579 34.0 17.0 88.1
2015 550 36.0 15.2 100
2016 535 34.0 15.7 99.4
2017 529 34.0 15.5 100
2018 524 33.5 15.6 100
2019 515 32.5 15.8 99.4
2020 560 34.3 16.3 99.5
2021 530 33.0 16.0 99.4
2022 525 40.2 13.0 99.4
2023 538 41.2 13.0 99.4
2024 467 37.5 12.4 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kratz Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $28 (0.3%) $9,383 (99.7%) $9,412
2020 $84 (0.9%) $8,866 (99.1%) $8,950
2021 $250 (2.4%) $10,340 (97.6%) $10,590
2022 $1,065 (8.7%) $11,131 (91.3%) $12,196

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kratz Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 904th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 774th of 898 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kratz Elementary)27.714.1
 13.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ritenour)32.320
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kratz Elementary)24.127.1
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ritenour)28.829.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kratz Elementary)34.19.9
 24.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ritenour)36.621.9
 14.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kratz Elementary)32.623.6
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ritenour)3530.7
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kratz Elementary)3315.8
 17.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ritenour)30.520.7
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Kratz Elementary)17.112.2
 4.9%
   5th Grade Science (Ritenour)24.722.9
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kratz Elementary)3129.6
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ritenour)33.731.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students515538
 4.5%
African American250270
 8%
American Indian11
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic116140
 20.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White8969
 22.5%
Two or More Races5355
 3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%99.4%
 0%


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Students at Kratz Elementary are 50% African American, 24% Hispanic, 14% White, 11% Two or more races.

Kratz Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.6% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students who attend Kratz Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hoech Middle
High : Ritenour Senior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 467 students attended Kratz Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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