KIPP Wonder Academy in St. Louis, MO

At a glance

Reported students

283

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

22.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Missouri elementary enrollment

39th percentile

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

District median enrollment

329.5

KIPP Wonder Academy: 283 reported students.

State peer staffing position

55th percentile

12.6:1 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: 267
Teachers (FTE): 17
Student–teacher ratio: 15.7:1

What the reported data says about KIPP Wonder Academy

KIPP Wonder Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in St. Louis. It is one of 6 current school records connected to KIPP St Louis Public Schools. NCES reports 283 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 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, close to 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 (90.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.3%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking KIPP Wonder Academy

1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.5 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: 0.7%
Students with disabilities: 3%
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): 0

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White1.1%
Hispanic5.3%
Black90.8%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.1%

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.

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Public schools near KIPP Wonder 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
Monroe Elem. Elementary · St. Louis City	PK–06	181	0.3 mi
Froebel Elem. Elementary · St. Louis City	PK–05	178	0.8 mi
Meramec Elem. Elementary · St. Louis City	PK–05	171	0.8 mi
South City Elementary · Charter · Confluence Academies	PK–08	838	1 mi
The Soulard School Elementary · Charter · The Soulard School	KG–05	138	1.3 mi
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning Elementary · St. Louis City	03–05	108	1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about KIPP Wonder Academy

What grades does KIPP Wonder Academy serve?

KIPP Wonder Academy reports grades PK–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 Wonder Academy?

KIPP Wonder Academy reported 283 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 267 students.

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

The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 283 students and 22.5 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 Wonder Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

KIPP Wonder 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 Wonder 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 Wonder Academy in?

KIPP Wonder 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 Wonder Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Monroe Elem. (0.3 mi), Froebel Elem. (0.8 mi), Meramec Elem. (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.