Ames Visual and Performing Arts Elementary School
About this school
Mission
We will motivate students to excel academically and socially. Our expectation is for students to realize their greatest potential. It is our duty to develop students’ intellect and creativity to their fullest potential
Quick Fact 1
The Ames school team is committed to providing a community that fosters an indvidualized approach to educate and care for students.
Quick Fact 2
Ames VPA partners with St. Louis' finest arts institutions.
Quick Fact 3
All core and arts staff are certified in their specified instructional areas
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Staffing
Student Diversity
Total Students | 182.0% |
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American Indian / Alaska Native | N/A |
Asian | N/A |
Black | 97.3% |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | N/A |
Hispanic | N/A |
White | N/A |
Multiracial | N/A |
Total Students | 182.0% |
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Male | 45.0% |
Female | 55.0% |
Limited English Proficient | N/A |
Students With Disabilities | 5.5% |
Low Income | 100.0% |
Student Learning
2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average Missouri Assessment Program
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 8.4% | 22.2% | 48.0% |
Mathematics | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 3.1% | 13.3% | 35.9% |
Science | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 3.1% | 17.7% | 38.3% |
3 Average 3 Average Academic Growth
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 3 Average 3 Average 50.0% | 50.3% | 49.9% |
Mathematics | 3 Average 3 Average 50.0% | 49.6% | 49.8% |
Safety & Climate
3 Average 1 Way Below Average Attendance
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Attendance Rate | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 51.2% | 60.4% | 82.2% |
3 Average 3 Average Bullying Incidents
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
On Basis of Race/Nationality | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
On Basis of Gender | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
On Basis of Disability | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
0 0 Discipline
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
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Out of School Suspensions (OSS) | 0 0 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
Teacher Profile
2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average Teacher Profile
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
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Average Years of Experience | 5 Way Above Average 3 Average 13.0 | 7.6 | 12.8 |
% of Teachers with Advanced Degrees | 4 Above Average 3 Average 50.6% | 43.2% | 60.5% |
4 Above Average 4 Above Average Students per Teacher
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
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Students per Teacher | 4 Above Average 4 Above Average 10.0 | 16.3 | 18.2 |
Education Focus
- Instrumental Band
- Dance
- Drama
Activities
School Visits & Enrollment
- SLPS Magnet and Choice Schools Acceptance
- Current proof of residency
- Child's birth certificate
- Immunization/physical/shot records
- parent/guardian photo ID
- Parenting plan/court order or proof of guardianship (if applicable)