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About Reed

Reed Elementary Building

Reed Elementary School was originally built on 6.033 acres in 1938 and was called Ladue School. Additions were made to the school in 1954, 2001, 2007, and 2022.

On Feb. 11, 1969, Ladue School was renamed Reed Elementary School after principal Mamie Reed.

State and National Recognitions

  • 2023-24 National Blue Ribbon School
  • 2022-23 Missouri Gold Star School
  • 2018 National School of Character
  • 2014 Missouri Exemplary Professional Learning Communities School
  • 2004-05 Missouri Gold Star School

History of all Ladue Schools

Reed Elementary

Vision and Mission

Vision

The vision of Reed Elementary School is to meet the learning needs of each individual while creating an inclusive, safe, and unified community.

Mission

Reed Elementary School is a collaborative community that values diversity and encourages our students to develop: 

  • Academically, through data and research based instruction.
  • Socially and emotionally, through character education and community outreach.
  • Creatively, through use of technology, STEM activities, and the arts.
  • Physically, through daily health and fitness activities.