- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Lift for Life Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lift for Life Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290057402828Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lift for Life Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Missouri schools.
- #24 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lift for Life Academy has class sizes smaller than 78% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lift for Life Academy ranks #24 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Lift for Life Academy · Missouri
NCES ID 290057402828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Lift for Life Academy grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 290057402828 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
260 enr · 10.4:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lift for Life Academy High Sch (383 students)
Lift for Life Academy grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lift for Life Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lift for Life
Lift for Life Academy High Sch
383 students
- This school
Lift for Life Academy
260 students
- Lift for Life
Lift for Life Academy Elem.
222 students
What this shows Lift for Life Academy reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lift for Life Academy compares
Lift for Life Academy is a growing 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 114% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 114% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Missouri - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$18,408
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 87 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 60 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 96.2%
Two or More 2.7%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Lift for Life Academy is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Lift for Life Academy reports $18,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lift for Life Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift for Life Academy High Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lift for Life Academy Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lift for Life Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lift for Life Academy
How many students attend Lift for Life Academy?
Lift for Life Academy has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lift for Life Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lift for Life Academy is 10.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 34% 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 Lift for Life Academy?
98.8% of students at Lift for Life Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lift for Life Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lift for Life Academy is African American at 96.2% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lift for Life Academy?
Lift for Life Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Lift for Life Academy rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Lift for Life Academy ranks #24 of 47 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 Lift for Life Academy?
Besides Lift for Life Academy, Lift for Life Academy also operates Lift for Life Academy High Sch (383 students) and Lift for Life Academy Elem. (222 students). See the Lift for Life Academy district page for the complete list.