SIGEL ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR.

2050 ALLEN AVE
ST LOUIS, MO 63104

219 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sigel Elementary Community Education Center, located at 2050 Allen Avenue in the Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. Louis Public School District. Historically significant to the local community, the school emphasizes a traditional elementary curriculum while operating under a "Community Education" model. This framework is designed to integrate the school into the broader neighborhood, often providing resources and programming that extend beyond standard classroom hours to support both students and the surrounding residents.

The school is situated in a unique urban setting, housed in a building that reflects the classic architectural character of St. Louis’ historic South Side. By functioning as a community center, Sigel aims to foster a collaborative environment where parents and community members play an active role in the educational experience. It remains a key focal point for the families of the Soulard area, balancing academic development with the social and cultural needs of the local neighborhood.

219

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SIGEL ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR.
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	13
Black	193
Asian	1

Black
193 (88.1 %)
Hispanic
13 (5.9 %)
White
12 (5.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. LOUIS CITY
Phone:	(314)771-0010
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
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 38

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 22