KIPP Wisdom Academy

Summary:

KIPP Wisdom Academy is a public charter elementary school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 429 students in grades K-4. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 94.87% of students identifying as African American.

KIPP Wisdom Academy has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 15.4% of 3rd-grade students and 10.1% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 41.1% and 43.8%, respectively. Similarly, in English Language Arts, only 22.8% of 3rd-grade students and 15.7% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to state averages of 42.4% and 45.9%. The school serves a high-poverty student population, with 99.3% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Missouri elementary schools.

When comparing KIPP Wisdom Academy to nearby schools, the disparities become even more apparent. Lafayette Preparatory Academy, a public charter school less than a mile away, has significantly higher academic performance, with 59.1% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics and 70.8% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts. This highlights the persistent racial and socioeconomic segregation within the Saint Louis school system.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

1224 Grattan St.
Saint Louis, MO 63104

(314) 384-9561

District: KIPP St Louis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
815^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,930

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 429

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.9%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP Wisdom Academy ranks worse than 90.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.32. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94.9%), Hispanic (2.3%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Wisdom Academy is 10.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare KIPP Wisdom Academy employs 40.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Wisdom Academy is $11,930, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

KIPP Wisdom Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Wisdom Academy 815^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See KIPP Wisdom Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

KIPP St Louis Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP St Louis Public Schools 366^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP Wisdom Academy

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Wisdom Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	13.32	949^th	1052	9.8%
2021	4.70	877^th	901	2.7%
2022	6.41	872^nd	908	4.0%
2023	10.32	815^th	898	9.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Wisdom Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	26.14	765^th	907	15.7%
2021	12.63	550^th	574	4.2%
2022	18.04	481^st	532	9.6%
2023	25.53	496^th	611	18.8%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP Wisdom Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	51.93	108^th	250	56.8%
2021	26.61	137^th	163	16.0%
2022	38.51	114^th	184	38.0%
2023	51.96	69^th	185	62.7%

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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 KIPP Wisdom Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	0	204	0	3	0	0	0	207
2017	0	305	1	6	3	0	0	315
2018	1	409	1	9	0	0	1	421
2019	1	492	0	17	0	0	2	512
2020	7	518	0	25	0	1	1	552
2021	7	518	1	24	1	1	0	552
2022	6	474	1	19	1	0	2	503
2023	5	407	0	10	1	0	6	429

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 KIPP Wisdom Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	207	13.0	15.9	100
2017	315	12.0	26.2	100
2018	421	20.0	21.0	100
2019	512	19.0	26.9	99.4
2020	552	27.0	20.4	99.5
2021	552	36.0	15.3	99.5
2022	503	38.0	13.2	99.4
2023	429	40.9	10.4	99.3

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 KIPP Wisdom Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	207	13.0	15.9	100
2017	315	12.0	26.2	100
2018	421	20.0	21.0	100
2019	512	19.0	26.9	99.4
2020	552	27.0	20.4	99.5
2021	552	36.0	15.3	99.5
2022	503	38.0	13.2	99.4
2023	429	40.9	10.4	99.3

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 KIPP Wisdom Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,641 (17.3%)	$7,853 (82.7%)	$9,494
2020	$1,813 (19.5%)	$7,486 (80.5%)	$9,299
2021	$2,143 (24.0%)	$6,783 (76.0%)	$8,927
2022	$4,598 (38.5%)	$7,333 (61.5%)	$11,930

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Wisdom Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 949^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 815^th of 898 Elementary schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (KIPP Wisdom Academy)	23.6	15.4	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (KIPP St Louis Public Schools)	31.6	9.3	22.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Wisdom Academy)	22.2	22.8	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (KIPP St Louis Public Schools)	25.7	12.6	13.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Wisdom Academy)	28.9	10.1	18.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (KIPP St Louis Public Schools)	24.6	12	12.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Wisdom Academy)	32.9	15.7	17.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP St Louis Public Schools)	31.9	11.5	20.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	512	429	16.2%
African American	492	407	17.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	17	10	41.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	5	400%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.4%	99.3%	0.1%

Schools Near KIPP Wisdom Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)					MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)						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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Science 5th 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 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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%)	10.3	815^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.2%		6.4	872^nd of 908 public elementary schools	4.0%	57	15.4	10.1					22.8	15.7					$11,930	$4,598	$7,333
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%)	8.4	841^st of 898 public elementary schools	6.3%		7.3	859^th of 908 public elementary schools	5.4%	18				17.4	4.7			9.5	5.9	13.1	4.8	12.4	$14,803	$3,171	$11,632
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%)	4.8	875^th of 898 public elementary schools	2.6%		4.4	893^rd of 908 public elementary schools	1.7%	18						13.1		3.9	4.3				$18,186	$1,013	$17,173
Shenandoah Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3412 Shenandoah Ave	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 772-7544	136	13	10.4	97.8%	11 (8.1%)	119 (87.5%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	4.4	880^th of 898 public elementary schools	2.0%		7.3	860^th of 908 public elementary schools	5.3%	20		9.1	7.6					4.5	7.6				$21,369	$1,657	$19,712
The Leadership School	Public, Charter	K-3	1785 Pennsylvania Ave	Saint Louis	63133	St. Louis County	The Leadership School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 492-2301	85	3	28.3	96.5%	2 (2.4%)	79 (92.9%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)								(n/a)
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)			18.7										$11,834	$1,394	$10,440
Hodgen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1616 California	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 771-2539	199	22	9.0	98.5%	7 (3.5%)	180 (90.5%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)							12.5	6.9					$22,108	$896	$21,212
Momentum Academy Tower Grove East	Public, Charter	K-8	2900 S. Grand Blvd.	Saint Louis	63118	St. Louis city	Momentum Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 376-3480	168	17	10.0	98.2%	4 (2.4%)	146 (86.9%)	7 (4.2%)	7 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	4.9	873^rd of 898 public elementary schools	2.8%		19.7	742^nd of 908 public elementary schools	18.3%	131		17.7		6.2	19.0	5.6		5.9	5.3	6.2			$15,599	$2,920	$12,679
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%)	85.4	99^th of 898 public elementary schools	89.0%		79.8	159^th of 908 public elementary schools	82.5%	60		59.1	59.1	48.8	68.4	70.5	70.8						$11,219	$1,543	$9,676
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%)	15.3	772^nd of 898 public elementary schools	14.0%		6.7	866^th of 908 public elementary schools	4.6%	94	20.4	4.2	22.4			24.5	22.4	6.3	26.5				$19,029	$826	$18,203

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Wisdom Academy

Is KIPP Wisdom Academy a good school?

KIPP Wisdom Academy ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Missouri elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Wisdom Academy?

Students at KIPP Wisdom Academy are 95% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% White.

What district is KIPP Wisdom Academy in?

KIPP St Louis Public Schools

How many students attend KIPP Wisdom Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 429 students attended KIPP Wisdom Academy.

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