Opening its doors in 1924, Flynn Park Elementary School brings historic elements to a modern-day education. Located adjacent to the park it is named after, Flynn Park Elementary is one of four public elementary schools in University City, Missouri. Nearly 300 kindergarten through fifth-grade students who live along the southern perimeter of the city attend this school.
The school shares similar programs and services to the other three public elementary schools in the District of University City, offering established art and science programs that are supported by on-site industry professionals. Students also have access to support services through tutors, math and reading specialists as well as personalized support for English learners.
Teachers are trained to be trauma-informed and culturally responsive, positive behavioral and intervention systems are also used to assist students facing academic or social-emotional challenges. The school was named a Bayer School of Excellence in the St. Louis region in 2019.
Flynn Park Elementary
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
7220 WATERMAN Ave,
University City, MO
University City School District
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Nicalee Wilson
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Niche Grade
C+
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.7%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
286:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Black
49.4%
White
30.6%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/28/2025
There are some good teachers who really di care about the kids. That is the positive thing. I cannot rate the school as a good school because they are very soft on bullying. There are no actual consequences for bullying including when the kids get physical. All they do is have the students have a re...
3/3/2021
I love this school so much. My child rushes me in the mornings to get to school as soon as possible. The teachers are the best I have ever experienced. Every year I continue to be impressed with their knowledge, experience, and ability to continue to challenge as well as provide outside the box stra...
5/10/2019
We have only had good experiences at Flynn Park. The teachers are amazing, the community is welcoming and diverse and there are many extracurricular opportunities available to students. Our kids love going to school!
8/1/2017
My children range from the mid-20's down to 7 years old and they have all attended or are attending Flynn Park. Our experiences here throughout the years have been phenomenal. The student population is wonderfully diverse in ethnicity, religion and socioeconomic status. All of their teachers have ca...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About University City
List Price Range
$90K - $1.2M
Homes For Sale
50
Average Home Value
$360,194
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
50%
Household Income
$109,130
% of College Grads
61.8%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,684 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
57.6%
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Parks in this Area
Heman Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Flynn Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Joseph W Mooney Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Lewis Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Millar Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Fogerty Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Janet Majerus Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Kaufman Park
- Tennis
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Rabe Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
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