Enrollment
285
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+115% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp Wisdom Academy compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kipp Wisdom Academy
Kipp Wisdom Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in St. Louis, Missouri, enrolling 285 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.1:1, Kipp Wisdom Academy is leaner than roughly 94% of Missouri schools and 45% under the state's 12.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 99.3% of students qualify for free meals, 115% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 285 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.
Against 202 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #139.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 166 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 285 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among St. Louis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kipp Triumph Academy (305 students): Kipp Wisdom Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.1:1 vs 8.5:1).
Kipp St Louis Public Schools also operates Kipp Victory Academy (433 students) and Kipp Inspire Academy (409 students) alongside Kipp Wisdom Academy.
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 Kipp Wisdom Academy compares
Kipp Wisdom Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,149
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kipp St Louis Public Schools, which includes Kipp Wisdom Academy.
$15,149
Per student
+17%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.2%
State 70.0%
Federal 14.7%
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 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
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kipp Wisdom Academy a good school?
Kipp Wisdom Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% 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 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.
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