KIPP Wisdom Academy in St. Louis, MO

At a glance

Reported students

285

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

31.2

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Missouri elementary enrollment

40th percentile

Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

329.5

KIPP Wisdom Academy: 285 reported students.

State peer staffing position

12th percentile

9.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. 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: 506
Teachers (FTE): 37
Student–teacher ratio: 13.7:1

What the reported data says about KIPP Wisdom Academy

KIPP Wisdom Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in St. Louis. It is one of 6 current school records connected to KIPP St Louis Public Schools. NCES reports 285 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.1:1, below the Missouri median of 12.3:1 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 (91.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking KIPP Wisdom Academy

1How do the reported 9.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.2 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: 4.2%
Students with disabilities: 7.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 100%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 2

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0.7%
Hispanic3.5%
Black91.6%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.2%

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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Middle · Grades 05–08

305 reported students

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High · Grades 09–12

354 reported students

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Public schools near KIPP Wisdom 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
Peabody Elem. Elementary · St. Louis City	PK–05	171	0.2 mi
Lafayette Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Lafayette Preparatory Academy	PK–08	414	0.4 mi
Atlas Elementary Elementary · Charter · Atlas Public Schools	PK–05	431	0.6 mi
Educ Therap Support at Madison Elementary · St. Louis City	KG–08	0	0.7 mi
Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. Elementary · St. Louis City	PK–06	206	0.8 mi
Lift for Life Academy Elem. Elementary · Charter · Lift for Life Academy	PK–04	222	0.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about KIPP Wisdom Academy

What grades does KIPP Wisdom Academy serve?

KIPP Wisdom Academy reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in KIPP St Louis Public Schools.

How many students attend KIPP Wisdom Academy?

KIPP Wisdom Academy reported 285 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 506 students.

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

The calculated ratio is 9.1:1, based on 285 students and 31.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

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

KIPP Wisdom 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 Wisdom 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 Wisdom Academy in?

KIPP Wisdom 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 Wisdom Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Peabody Elem. (0.2 mi), Lafayette Preparatory Academy (0.4 mi), Atlas Elementary (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.