ACKERMAN

137 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ackerman School, located at 1550 Derhake Road in Florissant, Missouri, is a specialized educational facility operating under the umbrella of the Special School District (SSD) of St. Louis County. The school serves students with complex educational needs, primarily focusing on individuals with developmental disabilities and those who require intensive therapeutic support. By providing a highly structured environment, the school aims to offer personalized learning plans that integrate academic instruction with essential life skills, behavioral support, and therapeutic services tailored to each student's unique requirements.

The institution is known for its multidisciplinary approach, utilizing a team of educators, therapists, and support staff to create a holistic learning experience. Because it functions within the broader SSD framework, Ackerman School emphasizes inclusive practices while ensuring that students who benefit from more focused, self-contained settings receive the necessary resources to thrive. The school plays a vital role in the Florissant community by providing a safe, supportive space for students to develop their independence and reach their individual developmental milestones.

137

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

3.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACKERMAN
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	1
Black	113
Two or More	1

Black
113 (82.5%)
White
22 (16.1%)
Hispanic
1 (0.7%)
Two or More
1 (0.7%)

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:	SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO.
Phone:	(314)989-7200
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
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 1

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 14

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 29