District Highlights

The demographics of the Ladue School are often surprising to those who are not in our schools on a regular basis. The following information will help you get to know us better.

Our Vision

Together, we will empower every student to become a passionate learner and achieve their highest potential.

• Set the standard for academic excellence in education for all students so they may have the foundation upon which to build productive, happy lives.
• Ensure all students are prepared and inspired to continue learning beyond Ladue Schools to be successful in the highest level attainable of post-secondary education.

Our Mission

We are a community that believes in the limitless possibilities of learning through:

• Fostering the highest possible level of academic achievement and personal responsibility for each student.
• Recognizing and respecting all cultures.
• Challenging all students to excel in ways that nurture their individual talents and skills.
• Inspiring each student to become a responsible and contributing member of a global society.
• Planning for and managing financial resources to allow for the high-quality staff, instructional resources, and facilities required to promote learning.
• Developing a highly trained, innovative staff that can meet changing student needs.
• Engaging parents and the community in the success of our students.

Attendance and Graduation

Graduation Rate: 96.6% (Class of 2023)

Graduates attending a 2- or 4-year college/university: 91% (Class of 2023)

Student Attendance Days: 175 days

Teachers & Classrooms

Full-Time Classroom Teachers: 313

Teachers with 10 or More Years of Experience: 198

Teachers with Advanced Degrees (including administrators): 349

Student to Certified Staff (K-12): 12:1

Student to Administrator Staff (K-12): 158:1

Financial Information

Operating Budget: $72.26 million (94% of revenues derived from local sources)

2023 Per Pupil Expenditure: $14,997.13

Students Eligible for Free & Reduced Lunch: 9.31%

Teacher Salary Range: $48,286-$111,741

Average Teacher Salary: $79,975

Percentage of Total Operating Budget for Salaries & Benefits: 75%

Assessed Valuation (as of Dec. 31, 2022): $2,242,395,980

2023-24 Tax Rates:

Operating:
$2.75 (residential)
$3.14 (commercial)
$2.75 (agricultural)
$3.24 (personal property)