KIPP VICTORY ACADEMY

www.kippstl.org

Charter School 482 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

KIPP Victory Academy, located on Arcade Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves as part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) St. Louis network. The school operates with a mission to prepare students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and professional life. By utilizing a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a focus on character development, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and foster a culture of high expectations for its students.

The school is known for its structured environment and extended learning time, which are hallmarks of the KIPP educational model. At KIPP Victory Academy, educators emphasize not only core subjects like math and literacy but also the "soft skills"—such as grit, curiosity, and optimism—that are deemed essential for long-term growth. As a community-oriented institution, the school maintains close ties with families in the St. Louis area, emphasizing a partnership between teachers, parents, and students to ensure a supportive and cohesive learning experience throughout the academic year.

482

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP VICTORY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	6
Black	470
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Black
470 (97.5 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.2 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	KIPP ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(314)454-9255
Website:	http://www.kippstl.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	433
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

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 98