KIPP Wonder Academy

Summary:

KIPP Wonder Academy is a public charter elementary school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 331 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the KIPP St Louis Public Schools district, which is ranked 366 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

KIPP Wonder Academy faces significant challenges in serving its predominantly African American (96.07%) and economically disadvantaged (99.09% receive free or reduced-price lunch) student population. The school's academic performance lags far behind state and district averages, with only 4.2% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in Math and 4.1% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 41.1% and 42.4%, respectively. This is similar to the performance of other charter schools in the area, such as Momentum Fox Park and Eagle Gravois Park, which also have low academic proficiency rates.

Interestingly, KIPP Wonder Academy is located in close proximity to several public elementary schools, such as Dewey School-Internat'l. Studies and Froebel Elementary, which perform better academically than KIPP Wonder Academy, despite serving similar student populations. Additionally, KIPP Wonder Academy spends a relatively high amount per student ($14,652 in 2021-2022), yet this does not translate to higher academic achievement, highlighting the need for more effective strategies and interventions to improve student outcomes at the school.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-4

 3740 Marine Ave.
       Saint Louis, MO  63118-4175


(314) 450-9550

District: KIPP St Louis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
894th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,652 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  331

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.1%
Hispanic:
3.0%
Two or more races:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details KIPP Wonder Academy ranks worse than 99.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.11. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details KIPP Wonder Academy has the smallest elementary school student body size in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (96.1%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Wonder Academy is 12.2, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare KIPP Wonder Academy employs 27.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Wonder Academy is $14,652, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

KIPP Wonder Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Wonder Academy 894th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See KIPP Wonder Academy in the ranking list.)

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KIPP St Louis Public Schools:

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


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Rank History for KIPP Wonder Academy

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Wonder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.11 894th 898 0.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Wonder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.80 606th 611 0.8%
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Rank History for African American students at KIPP Wonder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.28 181st 185 2.2%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for KIPP Wonder Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 2 134 0 8 0 0 2 0 146
2022 1 231 0 7 1 0 1 0 241
2023 1 318 0 10 0 0 2 0 331

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 Wonder Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 146 10.0 14.6 97.9
2022 241 18.0 13.3 98.8
2023 331 27.1 12.2 99.1

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 Wonder Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 146 10.0 14.6 97.9
2022 241 18.0 13.3 98.8
2023 331 27.1 12.2 99.1

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 Wonder Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,861 (11.2%) $14,715 (88.8%) $16,576
2021 $1,297 (8.7%) $13,551 (91.3%) $14,847
2022 $4,747 (32.4%) $9,905 (67.6%) $14,652

Data source: Missouri Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Wonder Academy

KIPP Wonder Academy ranks in the bottom 0.4% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students at KIPP Wonder Academy are 96% African American, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 331 students attended KIPP Wonder Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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