Enrollment
112
Elementary
DISTRICT 466 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES·NCES 290057903014
ASPIRE ACADEMY
5421 THEKLA AVENUE, ST. LOUIS, MO 63120 · (314) 383-8900 · St. Louis city
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL112 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
9.2:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.0:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
112 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 20 | 18% |
| Kindergarten | 34 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 39 | 35% |
| Grade 2 | 19 | 17% |
Student demographics
7%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like ASPIRE ACADEMY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASPIRE ACADEMY this school | 112 | 100.0% | N/A |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM ST. LOUIS | 103 | 100.0% | 7.3% |
| MOMENTUM FOX PARK ST. LOUIS | 107 | 100.0% | 13.3% |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. ST LOUIS | 125 | 100.0% | 9.9% |
| AMES VISUAL/PERF. ARTS ST LOUIS | 131 | 100.0% | 11.9% |
| WALBRIDGE ELEM. COMMUNITY ED. ST LOUIS | 122 | 100.0% | 6.3% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where ASPIRE ACADEMY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In St. Louis city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 112 | #1,137 of 1,294 | #60 of 66 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #15 of 1,165 | #2 of 63 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -72.1% | #3 of 684 | #1 of 41 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
112
-268 (-71%) vs 2020
-88% since 2010-11, when it was 941
Student : Teacher
9.2:1
was 11.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 112 | 12.2 | 9.2:1 | 100% (112) |
| 2023-24 | 121 | 12.1 | 10.0:1 | 100% (121) |
| 2022-23 | 100 | 14.3 | 7.0:1 | 98% (98) |
| 2020-21 | 380 | 32 | 11.9:1 | 99% (377) |
| 2017-18 | 401 | 32.3 | 12.4:1 | 100% (401) |
| 2015-16 | 668 | 50 | 13.4:1 | 100% (668) |
| 2010-11 | 941 | 65 | 14.5:1 | 95% (898) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for ASPIRE ACADEMY.
Since 2017-18: students down 72% (401 to 112); teachers down 62% (32.3 to 12.2).
About ASPIRE ACADEMY
ASPIRE ACADEMY is an elementary school in ST. LOUIS, Missouri, reachable at (314) 383-8900. The school offers pre-K through 2 and enrolls 112 students. That puts enrollment 64% below the 315-student average for elementary schools in Missouri.
CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES is responsible for 6 schools, ASPIRE ACADEMY included, with 2,460 students in all.
By race and ethnicity, ASPIRE ACADEMY is 96% Black. Other groups include 3% multiracial. The county population is about 42% Black. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 7, compared with 70 nationally.
For every teacher at ASPIRE ACADEMY, there are about 9.2 students; the school has 12.2 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Missouri, 12.4:1, is higher. There are 112 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 100% of enrollment.
In St. Louis city, home to about 288,512 people, the median household earns about $56,160 a year, roughly 41% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in St. Louis city number 113, with about 29,941 students.
WALBRIDGE ELEM. COMMUNITY ED. is about 0.3 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Within five miles of ASPIRE ACADEMY, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Its location is classified as City: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics. ASPIRE ACADEMY is a charter school, a type of public school that operates under a charter.
In 2020-21 the school reported 380 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 112. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. The ratio was 11.9:1 in 2020-21 and 9.2:1 in 2024-25.
Anyone can start a thread about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at ASPIRE ACADEMY. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
St. Louis city at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
288,512
Census ACS
Median income
$56,160
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
113
29,941 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES
- SOUTH CITYElementary · 838 students
- OLD NORTH ACADEMYElementary · 448 students
- CONFLUENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMYHigh · 442 students
- GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGHHigh · 402 students
- GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLEMiddle · 218 students
Other schools in ST. LOUIS
- LINDBERGH SR. HIGHHigh · 2,304 students
- SOUTH CITYElementary · 838 students
- TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 816 students
- DRESSEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 598 students
- CONCORD ELEM. SCHOOLElementary · 555 students
- GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY HIGHHigh · 461 students
Other Aspire Academy schools
One other US public school is named Aspire Academy. ASPIRE ACADEMY is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Aspire AcademyMount Vernon, WA · 154 students
Nearby schools
- WALBRIDGE ELEM. COMMUNITY ED.0.3 mi · 122
- HERZOG ELEM.1.1 mi · 201
- LEXINGTON ELEM.1.6 mi · 234
- North Side Community School1.6 mi · 299
- YEATMAN-LIDDELL MIDDLE SCHOOL1.7 mi · 300
- FAIRVIEW PRIMARY1.7 mi · 284
Frequently asked questions
About ASPIRE ACADEMYWhat is the total enrollment at ASPIRE ACADEMY?
ASPIRE ACADEMY enrolls approximately 112 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does ASPIRE ACADEMY serve?
ASPIRE ACADEMY serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at ASPIRE ACADEMY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at ASPIRE ACADEMY is approximately 9.2:1 (12 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at ASPIRE ACADEMY?
Student demographics at ASPIRE ACADEMY are roughly 1% White, 96% Black, 3% Two or more.
Is ASPIRE ACADEMY public or private?
ASPIRE ACADEMY is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES.
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