Enrollment
228
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kairos Academies compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kairos Academies
Kairos Academies is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in St. Louis, Missouri, enrolling 228 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.8:1, Kairos Academies is leaner than roughly 98% of Missouri schools and 63% under the state's 12.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 228 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 260 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #235, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (72%) and White (12%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 36.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among St. Louis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kipp Triumph Academy (305 students): Kairos Academies is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (4.8:1 vs 8.5:1).
Its district, Kairos Academies, also runs Kairos High (287 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kairos Academies compares
Kairos Academies on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,271
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kairos Academies, which includes Kairos Academies.
$14,271
Per student
+10%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.1%
State 51.8%
Federal 36.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~228 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kairos Academies a good school?
Kairos Academies earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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