KAIROS ACADEMIES

ST. LOUIS, Missouri — 2 schools

419
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,675
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

KAIROS ACADEMIES operates 2 public schools serving 419 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 515 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 $14,675 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 12.1% local, 51.8% state, and 36.1% 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 — 85/100, ranked #18 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 63.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.5% African American, 11.9% White, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Kairos High accounts for 55.7% of all KAIROS ACADEMIES student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means KAIROS ACADEMIES-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

KAIROS ACADEMIES has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 52.7% 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 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

KAIROS ACADEMIES chronic absenteeism rate is 63.2% — 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?

36.1%
Federal
51.8%
State
12.1%
Local

Funding Equity

85
Equity Score
18 / 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 2 schools in KAIROS ACADEMIES.

White 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 72.5%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 8.3%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

63.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in KAIROS ACADEMIES

School Enrollment
Kairos High
Charter
287
Kairos Academies
Charter
228

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in KAIROS ACADEMIES?

KAIROS ACADEMIES has 2 schools, including 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 419 students.

How much does KAIROS ACADEMIES spend per student?

KAIROS ACADEMIES spends $14,675 per student. The district has an equity score of 85/100, ranking #18 in Missouri.

What is the average rent near KAIROS 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 KAIROS ACADEMIES?

KAIROS ACADEMIES students are 72.5% African American, 11.9% White, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for KAIROS ACADEMIES?

KAIROS ACADEMIES has an equity score of 85/100, ranking #18 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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