- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St. Louis, MO
Kipp Wisdom Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Wisdom Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290059103266Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Wisdom Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Missouri schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Wisdom Academy has class sizes smaller than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Wisdom Academy ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: Kipp St Louis Public Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 290059103266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Kipp Wisdom Academy shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 290059103266 · St. Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
285 enr · 7.1:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Victory Academy (433 students)
Kipp Wisdom Academy shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kipp Wisdom Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kipp Victory A
Kipp Victory Academy
433 students
- Kipp Inspire A
Kipp Inspire Academy
409 students
- Kipp St. Louis
Kipp St. Louis High
354 students
- Kipp Triumph A
Kipp Triumph Academy
305 students
- This school
Kipp Wisdom Academy
285 students
- Kipp Wonder Ac
Kipp Wonder Academy
283 students
What this shows Kipp Wisdom Academy reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Wisdom Academy compares
Kipp Wisdom Academy 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 | 7.1:1 | ▼ 45% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% 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
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 6% in Missouri - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.3%
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
$17,626
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
White 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Kipp Wisdom Academy is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Kipp St Louis Public Schools reports $17,626 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kipp Wisdom Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Victory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Inspire Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp St. Louis High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kipp Triumph Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kipp Wonder Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Wisdom Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in St. Louis
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Triumph Academy
Standard public school
305 students 8.5:1 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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Wisdom Academy
How many students attend Kipp Wisdom Academy?
Kipp Wisdom Academy has 285 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St. Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Wisdom Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Wisdom Academy is 7.1:1, which is 45% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 55% 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 Kipp Wisdom Academy?
99.3% of students at Kipp Wisdom Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Wisdom Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Wisdom Academy is African American at 91.6% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Wisdom Academy?
Kipp Wisdom Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Kipp Wisdom Academy rank among elementary schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Wisdom Academy ranks #6 of 6 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 Kipp St Louis Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Wisdom Academy, Kipp St Louis Public Schools also operates Kipp Victory Academy (433 students), Kipp Inspire Academy (409 students), and Kipp St. Louis High (354 students). See the Kipp St Louis Public Schools district page for the complete list.