- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Louis, MO
Aspire Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aspire Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290057903014Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspire Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Missouri schools.
- #20 of 65
- schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspire Academy has class sizes smaller than 91% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Academy ranks #20 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Confluence Academies · Missouri
NCES ID 290057903014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Aspire Academy grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (+21.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 290057903014 · St Louis, MO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
112 enr · 8:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: South City (838 students)
Aspire Academy grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (+21.0%). Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Aspire Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South City
South City
838 students
- Old North Acad
Old North Academy
448 students
- Confluence Pre
Confluence Preparatory Academy
442 students
- Grand Center A
Grand Center Arts Academy High
402 students
- Grand Center A 218
Grand Center Arts Acad Middle
218 students
- This school 112
Aspire Academy
112 students
What this shows Aspire Academy reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aspire Academy compares
Aspire Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 38% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 113% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 9% in Missouri - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,552
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.4%
Two or More 2.7%
White 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Aspire Academy is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Confluence Academies reports $23,552 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aspire Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South City | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old North Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Confluence Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Center Arts Academy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Center Arts Acad Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aspire Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aspire Academy
How many students attend Aspire Academy?
Aspire Academy has 112 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 121 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Academy is 8:1, which is 38% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspire Academy?
98.0% of students at Aspire Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspire Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aspire Academy is African American at 96.4% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspire Academy?
Aspire Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aspire Academy rank among schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Academy ranks #20 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Confluence Academies?
Besides Aspire Academy, Confluence Academies also operates South City (838 students), Old North Academy (448 students), and Confluence Preparatory Academy (442 students). See the Confluence Academies district page for the complete list.