Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lift For Life Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lift For Life Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lift For Life Elementary School's student population of 216 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 69% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lift For Life Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lift For Life Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1964 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
100%
15%
White
n/a
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lift For Life Elementary School's ranking?
Lift For Life Elementary School is ranked #1964 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Lift For Life Elementary School?
216 students attend Lift For Life Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lift For Life Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lift For Life Elementary School?
Lift For Life Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lift For Life Elementary School offer ?
Lift For Life Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Lift For Life Elementary School part of?
Lift For Life Elementary School is part of Lift For Life Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Lift For Life Elementary School located?
Lift For Life Elementary School is located in the Kosciusko neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Kosciusko.
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