NAHED CHAPMAN NEW AMERICAN ACA

NAHED CHAPMAN NEW AMERICAN ACA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ST. LOUIS CITY school district, located in ST. LOUIS, MO with about 348 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 27 teachers, NAHED CHAPMAN NEW AMERICAN ACA 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.

NAHED CHAPMAN NEW AMERICAN ACAdemy (NCNAA), located at 1530 South Grand in St. Louis, Missouri, is a unique public school specifically designed to serve the needs of newly arrived immigrant and refugee students. Operated by the Saint Louis Public School District, the academy functions as a transitional bridge, providing a supportive and intensive educational environment for students who may have had interrupted schooling, limited English proficiency, or traumatic life experiences before arriving in the United States.

The school’s curriculum focuses heavily on English Language Development (ELD) alongside core academic subjects, helping students gain the linguistic skills and cultural acclimation necessary to succeed. By providing a smaller, specialized setting with dedicated resources, the NCNAA aims to ensure that these students feel secure and empowered as they integrate into the American school system. Once students reach a designated level of proficiency, the academy assists in transitioning them into their neighborhood schools, serving as a critical stepping stone for students navigating their new lives in St. Louis.

For more information, contact NAHED CHAPMAN NEW AMERICAN ACA at (314) 776-3285 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.