Spoede Elementary School

About Spoede Elementary School

Spoede Elementary School in St. Louis, Missouri (376 students; K–4); student/teacher ratio 12:1 ranks in the top 3 elementary schools in Missouri with 67% proficiency in math and reading. The school was designated a National School of Character in 2020 and received Blue Ribbon status in 1987–88. The diversity of the student population includes 46% White, 20% Asian, 20% Black, and students recognize ethnic backgrounds, and more. Spoede Elementary School belongs to the Ladue School District and recognizes excellence in schools for consistent academic achievement. The school underwent an update and renovation process in 2022; the STEAM Carnival, and strong reading initiatives demonstrate Spoede students are engaged learners. The spoede elementary school calendar provides updates and key dates for families and staff.

Contact Information

Address

425 N SPOEDE RD ST LOUIS MO 63141

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Phone

(314) 432-4438

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Website

https://ladueschoolsnet-32-us-central1-01.preview.finalsitecdn.com/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%

Reading 46%

State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 46% in Reading.

32

Full-time Teachers

12 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

3

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

365

Total Students

$68320

Avg. Teacher Salary

TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Spoede Elementary School

2.5X

More likely to persue STEM Careers

80%

Jobs that will require STEM in 2030

🤖 Coding & Debugging
🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
🛠️ 3D Printing

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

6

of 10 in missouri

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 46.8%

Asian 20.3%

Hispanic 5.8%

Black 19.7%

Two+ Races 7.1%

Native Am. 1%

White

46.8%

Asian

20.3%

Hispanic

5.8%

Black

19.7%

Two+ Races

7.1%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 365

46.6%

170 Female

53.4%

195 Male

Student Population

365 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

199 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Spoede Elementary is ranked 49th among elementary schools in Missouri. The rankings take into consideration state mandated test scores, graduation rates, and the effectiveness of schools in preparing students for high school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say