MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GROVE EAST

Charter School 161 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Eagle College Prep Tower Grove East is a public charter school located in the Tower Grove East neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. Serving students in grades K-8, the school operates with a focus on preparing its scholars for success in competitive high schools and, ultimately, college. It emphasizes a structured, rigorous academic environment characterized by a culture of high expectations, character development, and a "college-bound" mission that aims to narrow the achievement gap for students in the urban core.

The school’s pedagogical approach often centers on core subjects like mathematics and literacy, supported by data-driven instruction and individualized student support. Beyond academics, Eagle College Prep integrates values-based education, encouraging students to embody specific character traits such as grit, integrity, and responsibility. By fostering a close-knit community and maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, families, and students, the school strives to provide a safe, disciplined, and supportive atmosphere that equips children with the tools necessary for long-term academic and personal achievement.

161

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GROVE EAST
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	11
Black	132
Asian	2
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

Black
132 (82.0%)
Two or More
12 (7.5%)
Hispanic
11 (6.8%)
White
3 (1.9%)
Asian
2 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6%)

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:	MOMENTUM ACADEMY
Phone:	(314)376-3477
Website:	http://momentumacademystl.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
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 19

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 17

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 16