THE BIOME

www.thebiomeschool.org

Charter School 167 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Biome is a unique, tuition-free public charter elementary school located in the Central West End of St. Louis, Missouri. It distinguishes itself through a "personalized learning" philosophy that prioritizes the individual needs and interests of each student over a traditional, one-size-fits-all curriculum. By creating a collaborative environment, the school focuses on developing the whole child, emphasizing not just academic mastery, but also critical thinking, social-emotional growth, and project-based inquiry.

At the core of The Biome’s educational model is its commitment to interdisciplinary learning, where students engage in hands-on exploration that mirrors real-world problem solving. The school maintains small class sizes and utilizes flexible learning spaces, allowing teachers to act as facilitators who guide students through customized "learning paths." By fostering a culture of curiosity and community engagement, The Biome aims to prepare its students to become innovative thinkers and lifelong learners who are well-equipped to navigate a rapidly changing world.

167

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THE BIOME
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	4
Black	148
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Black
148 (88.6%)
Two or More
8 (4.8%)
White
5 (3.0%)
Hispanic
4 (2.4%)
American Indian
2 (1.2%)

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:	THE BIOME
Phone:	(314)531-0982
Website:	http://www.thebiomeschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 28

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THE BIOME
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	23
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	27
Grade 5	25

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THE BIOME
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	75	44.9%
Male	92	55.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)