North Side Community School

www.northsidecommunityschool.org

Charter School 299 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Side Community School (NSCS) is a public charter school located in the Fairground neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. Serving students in grades K–8, the school operates with a mission to provide a rigorous, high-quality education that prepares children for success in selective high schools and beyond. The curriculum is characterized by a strong emphasis on core academic subjects, particularly literacy and mathematics, and is designed to create a structured, supportive environment that promotes both intellectual growth and character development.

Beyond its academic focus, North Side Community School is deeply integrated into the St. Louis community, viewing itself as a partner in the neighborhood’s revitalization. The school emphasizes small class sizes, high expectations for student conduct, and a extended school day/year model to maximize learning opportunities. By fostering a culture of accountability and community engagement, NSCS aims to close the achievement gap and ensure that its students possess the necessary skills to navigate and succeed in competitive academic settings throughout their educational journeys.

299

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Side Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	2
Black	288
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
288 (96.3%)
Two or More
5 (1.7%)
White
2 (0.7%)
Hispanic
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NORTH SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Phone:	(314)385-9502
Website:	http://www.northsidecommunityschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Side Community School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Side Community School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	146	48.8%
Male	153	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)