KIPP Inspire Academy in St Louis, MO

At a glance

Reported students

409

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

36.2

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

05–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Missouri middle enrollment

48th percentile

Compared with 392 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

329.5

KIPP Inspire Academy: 409 reported students.

State peer staffing position

16th percentile

11.3:1 reported; state peer median 13:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 439
Teachers (FTE): 35
Student–teacher ratio: 12.5:1

What the reported data says about KIPP Inspire Academy

KIPP Inspire Academy is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in St Louis. It is one of 6 current school records connected to KIPP St Louis Public Schools. NCES reports 409 students for 2024–25.

Among 392 middle schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 427.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, below the Missouri median of 13:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (94.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking KIPP Inspire Academy

1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.5%
Students with disabilities: 12.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 100%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White2%
Hispanic3.7%
Black94.1%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

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305 reported students

KIPP Victory Academy

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433 reported students

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High · Grades 09–12

354 reported students

KIPP Wisdom Academy

Elementary · Grades KG–04

285 reported students

KIPP Wonder Academy

Elementary · Grades PK–04

283 reported students

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Public schools near KIPP Inspire Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Gateway Middle Middle · St. Louis City	06–08	382	0.1 mi
Carr Lane Vpa Middle Middle · St. Louis City	06–08	396	0.2 mi
Grand Center Arts Acad Middle Middle · Charter · Confluence Academies	06–08	218	1.2 mi
North Side Community-Grand Ctr Middle · Charter · North Side Community School	06–08	134	1.2 mi
Acad of Entre Stdy@louverture Middle · St. Louis City	06–08	289	1.6 mi
Lift for Life Academy Middle · Charter · Lift for Life Academy	05–08	260	2.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about KIPP Inspire Academy

What grades does KIPP Inspire Academy serve?

KIPP Inspire Academy reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in KIPP St Louis Public Schools.

How many students attend KIPP Inspire Academy?

KIPP Inspire Academy reported 409 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 392 Missouri middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 439 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at KIPP Inspire Academy?

The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 409 students and 36.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 13:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is KIPP Inspire Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

KIPP Inspire Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of KIPP Inspire Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is KIPP Inspire Academy in?

KIPP Inspire Academy is part of KIPP St Louis Public Schools, based in St. Louis, MO, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near KIPP Inspire Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gateway Middle (0.1 mi), Carr Lane Vpa Middle (0.2 mi), Grand Center Arts Acad Middle (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.