Ralph M. Captain Elementary School

Ralph M. Captain Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
6345 Northwood Ave,  Clayton, MO
School District of Clayton
5.0
5.0
285 Students
A+
Niche Grade
Rated as one of the top public elementary schools in Missouri, Ralph M. Captain Elementary embodies the district’s core values of excellence, trust, inclusiveness, innovation and accountability. Nestled in the quiet DeMun neighborhood, the school is within walking distance for many of the more than 300 kindergarten through fifth grade students. Small class sizes provide a rich and nurturing space to build a sense of community and a culture of creative, critical thinking that fosters independence. Faculty regularly collaborate with each other to create learning experiences that meet the school’s rigorous academic culture. Educators also work with specialists on an ongoing basis to integrate technology, research and enrichment into daily education. Under the educator’s direction, children learn that they can achieve success with hard work and patience. Activity is also a focus, as children are encouraged to play on the extensive dedicated playground and paved athletic court for soccer, basketball and four square. Ralph M. Captain was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2015, a designation reserved for the top schools in the nation.

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Jennifer Martin
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
72%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
324:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
66.1%
Black
14.1%
Two or more races
9.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6%
Hispanic
4.6%
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School Rankings

#9 Best Public ES in Missouri
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Junior
9/26/2020
i love this school im a kid in 3rd grade i love it in mrs.hackmann class i have lots of friends and i just love it
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/12/2015
Incredible school. Our two sons went last year and loved it. The level they're teaching on is crazy high. Our daughter just started this year and we feel blessed to be a part of this school. We moved from across the country, found this school, THEN shopped for a house within walking distance.
5.0 parent
12/4/2013
Dr. Doherty is a wonderful principal who acts as a crossing guard in the morning to welcome students and appears to be the last person to leave the building after events such as International Night. This is a wonderful, welcoming community. My daughter is very happy here, happier than she was at a p...
5.0 other
2/4/2009
5.0 parent
12/10/2007

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