OLD NORTH

OLD NORTH is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES school district, located in ST LOUIS, MO with about 483 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, OLD NORTH has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

OLD NORTH St. Louis is home to the **Confluence Academy – OLD NORTH**, a public charter school serving students in the St. Louis area. As part of the broader Confluence Academies network, the school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, character development, and college readiness. By operating as a charter institution, the school offers an alternative educational model to the traditional district system, aiming to meet the unique needs of its urban student population through structured curriculum and community involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the historic OLD NORTH neighborhood, serving as a hub for families who prioritize a focused, standards-based education. With a commitment to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment, Confluence Academy – OLD NORTH utilizes a data-driven instructional approach to ensure students meet state benchmarks. Their mission generally centers on closing the achievement gap by combining high academic expectations with the necessary resources and social support to help students succeed from elementary through their transition to middle school.

For more information, contact OLD NORTH at (314) 241-1110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.