KIPP Victory Academy

Summary:

KIPP Victory Academy is a public charter elementary school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 482 students in grades K-4, with a predominantly African American student population.

Despite the school's small class sizes, with just 11.9 students per teacher, KIPP Victory Academy has consistently underperformed academically compared to the state and district averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 6.1% of 3rd-grade students and 17.6% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, far below the state averages of 41.1% and 43.8%, respectively. Similarly, in English Language Arts, just 7.2% of 3rd-grade students and 8.2% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 42.4% and 45.9%. This low academic performance has resulted in KIPP Victory Academy ranking in the bottom 10% of Missouri elementary schools. The school's challenges are further compounded by the fact that 99.38% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state and district averages.

Interestingly, nearby schools such as The Biome, Pershing Elementary, and north side community school, which also serve predominantly African American and low-income student populations, generally outperform KIPP Victory Academy on academic measures. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics may be contributing to the school's underperformance. Despite a significant increase in per-student spending, from $8,760 in 2020-2021 to $12,322 in 2021-2022, the academic results have not yet reflected a corresponding improvement, indicating that the school may be facing deeper challenges in serving its student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

955 Arcade Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63118-2702

(314) 454-9255

District: KIPP St Louis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
868^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,322

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 482

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.5%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP Victory Academy ranks worse than 96.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2^nd 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 5.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details KIPP Victory Academy has the largest elementary school student body size in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (97.5%), Hispanic (1.2%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Victory Academy is 11.9. 1 elementary schools in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare KIPP Victory Academy employs 40.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Victory Academy is $12,322. 1 elementary schools in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

KIPP Victory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Victory Academy 868^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See KIPP Victory 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 Victory Academy

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Victory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	8.85	968^th	1045	7.4%
2019	18.27	908^th	1052	13.7%
2021	5.00	873^rd	901	3.1%
2022	6.10	878^th	908	3.3%
2023	5.39	868^th	898	3.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	17.45	804^th	887	9.4%
2019	33.27	682^nd	907	24.8%
2021	13.01	545^th	574	5.1%
2022	17.07	489^th	532	8.1%
2023	13.91	574^th	611	6.1%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP Victory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	39.68	150^th	243	38.3%
2019	59.21	84^th	250	66.4%
2021	27.87	129^th	163	20.9%
2022	35.04	125^th	184	32.1%
2023	28.59	145^th	185	21.6%

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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 Victory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	2	197	0	10	0	0	2	211
2016	0	316	0	8	0	0	0	324
2017	0	428	1	8	0	0	0	437
2018	0	553	0	3	0	0	0	556
2019	1	536	0	5	0	0	5	547
2020	3	565	0	2	0	1	3	574
2021	0	571	0	10	1	0	7	589
2022	0	513	0	7	2	0	2	524
2023	0	470	0	6	2	0	4	482

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 Victory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	211	14.0	15.0	96.7
2016	324	20.0	16.2	100
2017	437	18.0	24.2	100
2018	556	26.0	21.3	100
2019	547	26.0	21.0	99.5
2020	574	27.0	21.2	99.5
2021	589	35.0	16.8	99.5
2022	524	40.5	12.9	99.4
2023	482	40.4	11.9	99.4

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 Victory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	211	14.0	15.0	96.7
2016	324	20.0	16.2	100
2017	437	18.0	24.2	100
2018	556	26.0	21.3	100
2019	547	26.0	21.0	99.5
2020	574	27.0	21.2	99.5
2021	589	35.0	16.8	99.5
2022	524	40.5	12.9	99.4
2023	482	40.4	11.9	99.4

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 Victory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,947 (19.3%)	$8,130 (80.7%)	$10,077
2020	$1,858 (18.9%)	$7,970 (81.1%)	$9,829
2021	$2,000 (22.8%)	$6,760 (77.2%)	$8,760
2022	$5,102 (41.4%)	$7,220 (58.6%)	$12,322

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Victory Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 908^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 868^th of 898 Elementary schools	10.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (KIPP Victory Academy)	38.6	6.1	32.5%
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 Victory Academy)	28.7	7.2	21.5%
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 Victory Academy)	21.3	17.6	3.7%
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 Victory Academy)	31.1	8.2	22.9%
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	547	482	11.9%
African American	536	470	12.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.5%	99.4%	0.1%

Schools Near KIPP Victory 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 8th 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 Victory Academy	Public, Charter	K-4	955 Arcade Avenue	Saint Louis	63118	St. Louis city	KIPP St Louis Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 454-9255	482	40	11.9	99.4%	0 (0.0%)	470 (97.5%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	5.4	868^th of 898 public elementary schools	3.3%		6.1	878^th of 908 public elementary schools	3.3%	10	6.1	17.6					7.2	8.2					$12,322	$5,102	$7,220
Washington Montessori	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1130 N Euclid Ave	Saint Louis	63113	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 361-0432	277	20	13.8	98.9%	5 (1.8%)	271 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6	865^th of 898 public elementary schools	3.7%		6.4	873^rd of 908 public elementary schools	3.9%	8	17.1	4.0	3.3			6.6	8.6	16.0	6.7				$18,432	$837	$17,595
Laclede Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	5821 Kennerly Ave	Saint Louis	63112	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 385-0546	264	19	13.8	98.9%	0 (0.0%)	264 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				4.3	4.2						10.0	4.1	$14,258	$773	$13,485
The Biome	Public, Charter	K-5	4471 Olive Street	Saint Louis	63108	St. Louis city	The Biome	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 531-0982	176	21	8.3	59.7%	13 (7.4%)	152 (86.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	17.6	752^nd of 898 public elementary schools	16.3%		14.2	795^th of 908 public elementary schools	12.4%	43	15.6	35.3	13.0			26.1	21.9						$17,859	$3,804	$14,055
Lexington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5030 Lexington Ave	Saint Louis	63115	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 385-2522	274	22	12.4	98.9%	2 (0.7%)	267 (97.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)								(n/a)									2.8				$17,990	$756	$17,234
Pershing Elementary	Public	K-5	6761 Bartmer Ave	University City	63130	St. Louis County	University City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 290-4152	265	24	11.2	100.0%	11 (4.2%)	235 (88.7%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	12.1	804^th of 898 public elementary schools	10.5%		11.4	813^th of 908 public elementary schools	10.5%	9	11.6	9.3	18.6			20.9	14.0	19.0	23.3				$18,132	$2,903	$15,230
north side community school	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	3033 n. Euclid ave	Saint Louis	63115	St. Louis city	North Side Community School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 385-9502	299	24	12.4	99.0%	8 (2.7%)	280 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.0%)	13.9	783^rd of 898 public elementary schools	12.8%		22.3	719^th of 908 public elementary schools	20.8%	64	17.6	21.3					22.4						$16,147	$4,514	$11,633
Hickey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3111 Cora Ave	Saint Louis	63115	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 383-2550	273	19	14.3	98.9%	0 (0.0%)	271 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.8	888^th of 898 public elementary schools	1.1%		3.2	903^rd of 908 public elementary schools	0.6%	15			5.9	4.0		8.8	5.1	6.3	2.9	4.0			$16,109	$751	$15,357
Ralph M. Captain Elementary	Public	K-5	6345 Northwood Ave	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 854-6100	283	30	9.2	10.6%	187 (66.1%)	40 (14.1%)	13 (4.6%)	17 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.2%)	97.8	10^th of 898 public elementary schools	98.9%		89.2	71^st of 908 public elementary schools	92.2%	61		75.0	85.0			81.7	79.6	77.1	81.6				$21,564	$617	$20,947
Hamilton Elementary Community Education	Public	PK, KG-5	4160 N Kingshighway	Saint Louis	63115	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 367-0552	253	19	13.3	98.8%	5 (2.0%)	244 (96.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3	895^th of 898 public elementary schools	0.3%					(n/a)	4.6							3.8	2.7				$17,453	$750	$16,704

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Victory Academy

How many students attend KIPP Victory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 482 students attended KIPP Victory Academy.

What district is KIPP Victory Academy in?

KIPP St Louis Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Victory Academy?

Students at KIPP Victory Academy are 98% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Is KIPP Victory Academy a good school?

KIPP Victory Academy ranks in the bottom 3.3% of Missouri elementary schools.

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