Bayless Elementary
#529 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#21366 of 50,301 nationally
About Bayless Elementary
Bayless Elementary is a public elementary located in ST Louis, in the Bayless school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 858 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 529th of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (60th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (53th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 858.
There are 199 schools in ST Louis; Bayless Elementary ranks 53rd of 189 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)56.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bayless Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bayless Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bayless Junior High
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
385 students · 115 m away
Bayless Senior High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
562 students · 119 m away
Affton High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
761 students · 2.2 km away
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students · 2.6 km away
Bierbaum Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students · 2.6 km away
Rogers Middle
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
555 students · 2.7 km away
Busch MS Character Athletics
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
361 students · 2.8 km away
Hancock Place Elem.
Lemay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
647 students · 3.0 km away
Mesnier Primary Sch.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
741 students · 3.1 km away
Woerner Elem
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
Central Elem.
ST Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
865 students
Castlio Elem.
ST Charles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
847 students
Clever Elem.
Clever · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
871 students
Becky-David Elem.
ST Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
812 students
Waynesville East Elem.
Waynesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
920 students
Shoal Creek Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
795 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bayless Elementary a good school?
Bayless Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 55.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #529 of 1,159 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bayless Elementary rank in Missouri?
Bayless Elementary ranks #529 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #21366 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bayless Elementary?
Bayless Elementary had 858 students in 2025.
Is Bayless Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Bayless Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bayless Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bayless Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.