ACAD OF ENVT SCI/MATH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ACAD OF ENVT SCI/MATH ELEM is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ST. LOUIS CITY school district, located in ST. LOUIS, MO with about 245 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 22 teachers, ACAD OF ENVT SCI/MATH ELEM has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

The **Academy of Environmental Science and Mathematics Elementary School** (often referred to as the Environmental Science and Math School), located on Bell Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri, is a specialized magnet school within the St. Louis Public School District. The school is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation that emphasizes hands-on learning, scientific inquiry, and mathematical proficiency. By focusing on these core STEM subjects, the institution aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and prepare young students for future success in an increasingly technology-driven world.

The school’s curriculum is notable for integrating environmental themes into its daily instruction, often utilizing local outdoor resources and scientific projects to bring abstract concepts to life. As a magnet school, it serves students across the district who have a particular interest in math and science, fostering a diverse learning community. Through its specialized focus and commitment to early STEM education, the Academy of Environmental Science and Mathematics seeks to inspire a lifelong curiosity about the natural world and the logic of mathematics in its elementary-aged learners.

For more information, contact ACAD OF ENVT SCI/MATH ELEM at (314) 932-1464 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.