DEWEY SCH.-INTERNAT'L. STUDIES

390 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**Dewey School of International Studies**, located at 815 Ann Avenue in the Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, is a public magnet school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the St. Louis Public School District, the institution distinguishes itself through a rigorous, globally-focused curriculum. The school’s academic philosophy is centered on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, which emphasizes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and the development of students as "global citizens" who are culturally aware and socially responsible.

Beyond its core academics, Dewey is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to integrating world languages and international perspectives into everyday lessons. The school fosters a supportive, tight-knit community atmosphere, often leveraging its historic location in Soulard to engage families and neighbors. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, Dewey School aims to prepare its young learners to navigate and contribute effectively to an increasingly interconnected world.

390

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEWEY SCH.-INTERNAT'L. STUDIES
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	36
Black	340
Asian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
340 (87.2 %)
Hispanic
36 (9.2 %)
White
9 (2.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)645-4845
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
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 39

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 57