- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Louis, MO
Kipp Wonder Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Wonder Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290059103363Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Wonder Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Wonder Academy has class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Wonder Academy ranks #2 of 5 schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: Kipp St Louis Public Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 290059103363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Kipp Wonder Academy shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 290059103363 · St. Louis, MO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
283 enr · 10.5:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Victory Academy (433 students)
Kipp Wonder Academy shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kipp Wonder 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
- Kipp Wisdom Ac
Kipp Wisdom Academy
285 students
- This school
Kipp Wonder Academy
283 students
What this shows Kipp Wonder Academy reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Wonder Academy compares
Kipp Wonder 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Missouri - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.1%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Kipp Wonder 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 Wonder Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Victory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kipp Inspire Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kipp St. Louis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Triumph Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Wisdom Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Wonder 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
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in St. Louis
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Wonder Academy
How many students attend Kipp Wonder Academy?
Kipp Wonder Academy has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Wonder Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Wonder Academy is 10.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 33% 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 Wonder Academy?
99.1% of students at Kipp Wonder Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Wonder Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Wonder Academy is African American at 90.8% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Wonder Academy?
Kipp Wonder Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Wonder Academy rank among schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Wonder Academy ranks #2 of 5 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 Kipp St Louis Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Wonder 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.