PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL

www.premiercharterschool.org

Charter School 974 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Premier Charter School, located in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education that balances rigorous academic standards with the development of social and emotional intelligence. By maintaining smaller class sizes and focusing on individualized instruction, the school aims to support the unique needs of every student, helping them build a strong foundation for future success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Premier Charter School is known for its commitment to community and character building. The school utilizes a "Core Virtues" program to instill values such as responsibility, integrity, and respect, ensuring that students grow into well-rounded, conscientious citizens. With an active parent-teacher organization and a mission centered on collaborative learning, the school seeks to create a partnership between families, educators, and the broader St. Louis community to empower students to reach their full potential.

974

Total Students

107.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	377
Hispanic	174
Black	325
Asian	31
Two or More	61
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
377 (38.7%)
Black
325 (33.4%)
Hispanic
174 (17.9%)
Two or More
61 (6.3%)
Asian
31 (3.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(314)645-9600
Website:	http://www.premiercharterschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	974
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	107.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	471
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 45

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 110

Grade 7 107

Grade 8 83