Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cote Brilliante Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
98%
15%
White
2%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MO state average).
How many students attend Cote Brilliante Elementary School?
169 students attend Cote Brilliante Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cote Brilliante Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cote Brilliante Elementary School?
Cote Brilliante Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cote Brilliante Elementary School offer ?
Cote Brilliante Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cote Brilliante Elementary School part of?
Cote Brilliante Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
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