CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES

ST LOUIS, Missouri — 6 schools

2,453
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$17,326
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES operates 6 public schools serving 2,453 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 2 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,460 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in St. Louis city County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,326 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 8.9% local, 65.9% state, and 25.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 91/100, ranked #6 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (18 AP courses district-wide), a 335.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 48.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.8% African American, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.0% White across the district's schools.

South City accounts for 34.1% of all CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES school enrollment varies 7.5× across entities

CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES school enrollment ranges from 112 students (lowest) to 838 students (highest), a spread of 726 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 99.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES student-counselor ratio is 336:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES is typically wider than the CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES chronic absenteeism rate is 48.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

25.2%
Federal
65.9%
State
8.9%
Local

Funding Equity

91
Equity Score
6 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in St. Louis city county, where this district is located.

$955
Studio/mo
$995
1 BR/mo
$1,218
2 BR/mo
$1,568
3 BR/mo
$1,812
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES.

White 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
African American 78.8%
Multiracial 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 6
Schools with AP
18 AP courses total
335.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
48.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES

School Enrollment
South City
Charter
838
Old North Academy
Charter
448
Confluence Preparatory Academy
Charter
442
Grand Center Arts Academy High
Charter
402
Grand Center Arts Acad Middle
Charter
218
Aspire Academy
Charter
112

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES?

CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES has 6 schools, including 3 other, 2 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 2,453 students.

How much does CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES spend per student?

CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES spends $17,326 per student. The district has an equity score of 91/100, ranking #6 in Missouri.

What is the average rent near CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in St. Louis city County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES?

CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES students are 78.8% African American, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.0% White, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES?

CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES has an equity score of 91/100, ranking #6 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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