Avery Elementary School, 909 Bompart Ave, school hours 8:20 am–3:00 pm serving grades K-5. Opened as Tuxedo School, Avery was renamed in 1916 for the Avery family, early settlers of Webster Groves. It is likely that Avery School sits on part of the former Avery family farm. Avery's Principal is Dr. Tony Arnold and the Assistant Principal is Dr. Cindy Neu. Avery is noted for its very strong community involvement and support from parents. It was named a Missouri Gold Star school in 2007.