- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St. Louis, MO
Kairos Academies
Federal NCES profile for Kairos Academies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290061603362Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kairos Academies earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Missouri schools.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.8:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kairos Academies has class sizes smaller than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kairos Academies ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: Kairos Academies · Missouri
NCES ID 290061603362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Kairos Academies shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 290061603362 · St. Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
228 enr · 4.8:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Kairos High (287 students)
Kairos Academies shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Kairos Academies compares
Kairos Academies is a shrinking 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 | 4.8:1 | ▼ 63% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 15% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.8:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 2% in Missouri - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.2%
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
$23,248
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.4%
White 12.3%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Kairos Academies is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Kairos Academies reports $23,248 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kairos Academies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kairos High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kairos Academies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in St. Louis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Triumph Academy
Standard public school
305 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Kipp Wisdom Academy
Standard public school
285 students 7.1:1 students per teacher
Mosaic Elementary
Standard public school
258 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Eagle Tower Grove East
Standard public school
161 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning
Standard public school
108 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Eagle Gravois Park
Standard public school
91 students 5.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~228 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kairos Academies
How many students attend Kairos Academies?
Kairos Academies has 228 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St. Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kairos Academies?
The student-teacher ratio at Kairos Academies is 4.8:1, which is 63% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 69% 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 Kairos Academies?
52.8% of students at Kairos Academies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kairos Academies?
The largest demographic group at Kairos Academies is African American at 72.4% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kairos Academies?
Kairos Academies has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kairos Academies rank among elementary schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Kairos Academies ranks #6 of 11 elementary 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 elementary schools in St. Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Kairos Academies?
Besides Kairos Academies, Kairos Academies also operates Kairos High (287 students). See the Kairos Academies district page for the complete list.