Lift For Life Academy Elementary

Summary:

Lift For Life Academy Elementary is a public charter elementary school located in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 215 students. The school is part of the Lift For Life Academy district, which is ranked 323 out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Lift For Life Academy Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Missouri, with academic performance significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 8% of 3rd-grade students and 7.8% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in MAP Mathematics, compared to the state average of 40.8% and 44.4%, respectively. The school's performance is also significantly lower than the nearby Lafayette Preparatory Academy, which had 64.5% of 3rd-grade students and 61.1% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in MAP Mathematics. Lift For Life Academy Elementary has a high percentage of African American students and low-socioeconomic status students, and the school's performance for these subgroups is also significantly below the state average.

In addition to the stark academic performance gaps, Lift For Life Academy Elementary has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 31.4% to 42.5% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Lafayette Preparatory Academy, which had a 13.6% chronic absenteeism rate in the 2023-2024 school year. Addressing the school's challenges with attendance, academic performance, and socioeconomic factors will be crucial in improving student outcomes and ensuring that all students have access to a quality education.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-4

1920 7th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63104-4050

(314) 231-2337

District: Lift For Life Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
870^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,017

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 215

Racial breakdown:

African American:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lift For Life Academy Elementary ranks worse than 96% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.13. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lift For Life Academy Elementary is $16,017.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lift For Life Academy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lift For Life Academy Elementary 870^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Lift For Life Academy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Lift For Life Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Lift For Life Academy 323^rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lift For Life Academy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lift For Life Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2022	3.24	904^th	908	0.4%
2023	2.81	897^th	898	0.1%
2024	6.13	870^th	906	4.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lift For Life Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2022	9.01	522^nd	532	1.9%
2023	7.23	608^th	611	0.5%
2024	15.50	582^nd	625	6.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Lift For Life Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2022	16.02	177^th	184	3.8%
2023	14.47	180^th	185	2.7%
2024	35.03	127^th	191	33.5%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Lift For Life Academy Elementary

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Year	White	African American	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	2	173	1	1	177
2022	0	215	0	1	216
2023	0	215	0	0	215

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lift For Life Academy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	177	13.2	13.3	98.3
2022	216	21.8	9.9	98.6
2023	215	15.7	13.6	95.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lift For Life Academy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	177	13.2	13.3	98.3
2022	216	21.8	9.9	98.6
2023	215	15.7	13.6	95.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lift For Life Academy Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,353 (10.0%)	$12,151 (90.0%)	$13,504
2021	$1,756 (13.6%)	$11,158 (86.4%)	$12,914
2022	$2,872 (17.9%)	$13,145 (82.1%)	$16,017

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Schools Near Lift For Life Academy Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)					MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lift For Life Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	1920 7th Street	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	Lift For Life Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 231-2337	215	16	13.6	95.8%	0 (0.0%)	215 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.1	870^th of 906 public elementary schools	4.0%		2.8	897^th of 898 public elementary schools	0.1%	27	8.0	7.8						15.9	15.5				$16,017	$2,872	$13,145
Dewey School-Internat'l. Studies	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	815 Ann Ave	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 645-4845	390	31	12.5	99.2%	9 (2.3%)	340 (87.2%)	36 (9.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19.2	739^th of 906 public elementary schools	18.4%		21.4	730^th of 898 public elementary schools	18.7%	9	22.9	14.7	40.5			11.2		14.6	24.1	18.8			$16,871	$1,552	$15,319
Humboldt Academy Of Higher Lrning	Public	3-5	2516 S. 9th St.	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 932-5720	151	13	11.6	98.0%	14 (9.3%)	130 (86.1%)	3 (2.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	8.1	851^st of 906 public elementary schools	6.1%		15.3	772^nd of 898 public elementary schools	14.0%	79		13.1	9.4			11.7		5.8	24.0	9.4			$19,029	$826	$18,203
The Soulard School	Public, Charter	K-5	1110 Victor St.	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	The Soulard School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 865-2799	128	15	8.4	23.4%	85 (66.4%)	17 (13.3%)	9 (7.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (12.5%)								(n/a)	20.9							54.1					$11,834	$1,394	$10,440
Peabody Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1224 S 14th St	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 241-1533	152	11	13.8	98.0%	3 (2.0%)	149 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.3	869^th of 906 public elementary schools	4.1%					(n/a)	5.0		11.8			11.9				5.9			$25,417	$732	$24,685
Educ Therap Support At Madison	Public	K-8	118 South 7th St.	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	No	(314) 932-5711	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lafayette Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1900 Lafayette Avenue	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	Lafayette Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 880-4458	394	22	17.9	24.6%	199 (50.5%)	142 (36.0%)	19 (4.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.9%)	85.1	103^rd of 906 public elementary schools	88.6%		85.4	99^th of 898 public elementary schools	89.0%	4	64.5	61.1		59.5		51.0		47.8	86.0		65.9	74.9	$11,219	$1,543	$9,676
Sigel Elementary Community Education Center	Public	PK, KG-6	2050 Allen Ave	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 771-0010	219	16	13.6	98.6%	12 (5.5%)	193 (88.1%)	13 (5.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.3	880^th of 906 public elementary schools	2.9%		4.8	875^th of 898 public elementary schools	2.6%	5						4.0		16.7	5.9	8.0	10.0		$18,186	$1,013	$17,173
Momentum Fox Park	Public, Charter	K-8	2617 Shenandoah Ave.	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	Momentum Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 450-7651	173	15	11.4	98.3%	2 (1.2%)	160 (92.5%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)								(n/a)					6.0		17.8		21.1				$14,803	$3,171	$11,632
KIPP Wisdom Academy	Public, Charter	K-4	1224 Grattan St.	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	KIPP St Louis Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 384-9561	429	41	10.4	99.3%	5 (1.2%)	407 (94.9%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	8	852^nd of 906 public elementary schools	6.0%		10.3	815^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.2%	37	6.8	16.3						10.9	21.0				$11,930	$4,598	$7,333

Frequently Asked Questions about Lift For Life Academy Elementary

How many students attend Lift For Life Academy Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 215 students attended Lift For Life Academy Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Lift For Life Academy Elementary?

Students at Lift For Life Academy Elementary are 100% African American.

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Lift For Life Academy Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.0% of Missouri elementary schools.

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