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Long Elementary

Public Grades K-5
26th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools
Better than 97% of Missouri elementary schools
Summary

Long Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 545 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Lindbergh Schools district, which is ranked 20th out of 367 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Long Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with students outperforming state and district averages in MAP test scores for Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 74.1% of 3rd graders, 69.3% of 4th graders, and 70.2% of 5th graders at Long Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 64.4%, 64.7%, and 60.6% for the Lindbergh Schools district, and 41.4%, 43.8%, and 38.2% for the state of Missouri. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio and spends more per student than the state average, which likely contributes to its strong academic performance.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Lindbergh Schools district, Concord Elementary and Kennerly Elementary also demonstrate high academic achievement, ranking in the top 100-200 Missouri elementary schools. However, Long Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in the district, making it a standout choice for families in the area.

545
Students ?
16.3
Student/teacher ratio ?
$11,382
Per pupil spending ?
7.2%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 9021 Sappington Rd
       Saint Louis, MO  63126-2426

(314) 729-2450

District: Lindbergh Schools


Students who attend Long Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Truman Middle School
High:    Lindbergh Senior High
Racial breakdown:

White:
87.5%
Two or more races:
4.4%
Hispanic:
2.9%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 100th percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the Missouri average (72% vs 42% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 3% of Missouri elementary schools
Among the top-ranked schools in Lindbergh Schools
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school72%
District avg62%
Missouri avg42%
26th of 900
Missouri public elementary schools ?
Top 3%▼ down 3 pts since 2015
See the entire ranking list of Missouri Elementary Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
1st of 6Elementary Schools in the Lindbergh Schools
20th of 367Lindbergh Schools among Missouri districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMissouri percentileRating
202594.926 of 90097.1%★★★★★
202492.937 of 90695.9%★★★★★
202391.353 of 89894.1%★★★★★
202285.2101 of 90888.9%★★★★☆
202183.5119 of 90186.8%★★★★☆
201989.750 of 105295.2%★★★★★
201890.357 of 104594.5%★★★★★
201792.230 of 103297.1%★★★★★
201695.16 of 86599.3%★★★★★
201596.63 of 105899.7%★★★★★
201496.37 of 108999.4%★★★★★
201394.88 of 110899.3%★★★★★
201292.819 of 108598.2%★★★★★
201194.016 of 108898.5%★★★★★
201094.317 of 106698.4%★★★★★
200996.04 of 105399.6%★★★★★
200890.136 of 108496.7%★★★★★
200794.18 of 108099.3%★★★★★
200692.227 of 107497.5%★★★★★

Disabled

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMissouri percentileRating
202281.46 of 10394.2%★★★★★
201976.851 of 30283.1%★★★★☆
201868.771 of 25171.7%★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMissouri percentileRating
201969.620 of 9178.0%★★★★☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMissouri percentileRating
202551.940 of 9758.8%★★★☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMissouri percentileRating
202591.148 of 66692.8%★★★★★
202487.160 of 66891.0%★★★★★
202384.283 of 67387.7%★★★★☆
202277.1137 of 67579.7%★★★★☆
202174.7146 of 69178.9%★★★★☆
201987.067 of 91792.7%★★★★★
201888.166 of 89892.7%★★★★★
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Disabled (2022)94th percentile+5 vs school
White (2025)93rd percentile-4 vs school
Gifted and Talented (2019)78th percentile-17 vs school
Special Education (2025)59th percentile-38 vs school
By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts74%+31 vs state
Science71%+29 vs state
Mathematics71%+30 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Open Quote Great School! Great Teachers! Great Education!!! Close Quote





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Frequently Asked Questions about Long Elementary

In the 2024-25 school year, 545 students attended Long Elementary.

Yes! Long Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 26th of 900 Missouri elementary schools.

Students at Long Elementary are 88% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Long Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Truman Middle School
High : Lindbergh Senior High


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