At a glance
Reported students
222
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
260
Lift for Life Academy Elem.: 222 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
16.6:1 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
- 221
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.2:1
What the reported data says about Lift for Life Academy Elem.
Lift for Life Academy Elem. is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in St.louis. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Lift for Life Academy. NCES reports 222 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 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, above 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 (97.7%) and multiracial (1.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lift for Life Academy Elem.
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.39 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?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White0%
- Hispanic0.5%
- Black97.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
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.
Other schools in Lift for Life Academy
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lift for Life Academy
Middle · Grades 05–08
260 reported students
Lift for Life Academy High Sch
High · Grades 09–12
383 reported students
Public schools near Lift for Life Academy Elem.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning Elementary · St. Louis City | 03–05 | 108 | 0.5 mi |
| The Soulard School Elementary · Charter · The Soulard School | KG–05 | 138 | 0.6 mi |
| Peabody Elem. Elementary · St. Louis City | PK–05 | 171 | 0.7 mi |
| Educ Therap Support at Madison Elementary · St. Louis City | KG–08 | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| Lafayette Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Lafayette Preparatory Academy | PK–08 | 414 | 0.8 mi |
| KIPP Wisdom Academy Elementary · Charter · KIPP St Louis Public Schools | KG–04 | 285 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lift for Life Academy Elem.
What grades does Lift for Life Academy Elem. serve?
Lift for Life Academy Elem. reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lift for Life Academy.
How many students attend Lift for Life Academy Elem.?
Lift for Life Academy Elem. reported 222 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 221 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lift for Life Academy Elem.?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 222 students and 13.39 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 Lift for Life Academy Elem. a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lift for Life Academy Elem. 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 Lift for Life Academy Elem. 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 Lift for Life Academy Elem. in?
Lift for Life Academy Elem. is part of Lift for Life Academy, based in St Louis, MO, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lift for Life Academy Elem.?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning (0.5 mi), The Soulard School (0.6 mi), Peabody Elem. (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.