Danforth Elem.
St Louis, MO · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
Danforth Elem. is a elementary school located in St Louis, Missouri. The school serves 271 students.
With a DataScore of 46/100 (D), Danforth Elem. performs below the state average for Missouri. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Danforth Elem. has a DataScore of 46/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Danforth Elem. has 271 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1.
Danforth Elem. has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of -3.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Danforth Elem. is part of the Riverview Gardens in St Louis, Missouri. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.