PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL

ST LOUIS, Missouri — 1 schools

918
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,233
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL operates 1 public schools serving 918 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 974 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 $15,233 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, 64.1% state, and 23.8% 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 — 86/100, ranked #15 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 194.8:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 24.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 38.7% White, 33.4% African American, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Premier Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL-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

PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL student-counselor ratio is 195:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL chronic absenteeism rate is 24.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL is typically wider than the PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

23.8%
Federal
64.1%
State
12.1%
Local

Funding Equity

86
Equity Score
15 / 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 1 schools in PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL.

White 38.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
African American 33.4%
Asian 3.2%
Multiracial 6.3%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

194.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL

School Enrollment
Premier Charter School
Charter
974

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL?

PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 918 students.

How much does PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL spend per student?

PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL spends $15,233 per student. The district has an equity score of 86/100, ranking #15 in Missouri.

What is the average rent near PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL?

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 PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL?

PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL students are 38.7% White, 33.4% African American, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL?

PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL has an equity score of 86/100, ranking #15 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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