BLADES ELEM.
Public
Elementary Grades K–5
Part of MEHLVILLE R-IX
5140 PATTERSON RD, ST LOUIS, MO 63129 · (314) 467-7300
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Academic performance
Math proficiency41%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts48%
State average 45.2%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
442Students enrolled
15:1Student–teacher ratio
29%Free / reduced lunch
SuburbSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten79
Grade 167
Grade 271
Grade 377
Grade 469
Grade 579
Students
White · 81%357
Black · 7%31
Hispanic · 6%25
Two or more races · 4%17
Asian · 3%12
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
409’20
548’21
430’22
433’23
442’24
Location
5140 PATTERSON RD ST LOUIS
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.