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Big Picture Elementary Alt. (Closed 2010)

450 Des Peres Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63112
Big Picture Elementary Alt. serves 58 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
95%
15%
White
5%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Big Picture Elementary Alt.?
58 students attend Big Picture Elementary Alt..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Big Picture Elementary Alt. students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Picture Elementary Alt.?
Big Picture Elementary Alt. has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Big Picture Elementary Alt. offer ?
Big Picture Elementary Alt. offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Big Picture Elementary Alt. part of?
Big Picture Elementary Alt. is part of St. Louis City School District.

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