Serving 904 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Premier Charter 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 25% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 904 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Premier Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Premier Charter School's student population of 904 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
904 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
Campus Size
20
School Rankings
Premier Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Premier Charter School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1639 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
19%
8%
Black
29%
15%
White
42%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Premier Charter School's ranking?
Premier Charter School is ranked #1639 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Premier Charter School often compared to?
Premier Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Preparatory Academy, Gateway Science Acad/st Louis by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Premier Charter School?
904 students attend Premier Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Premier Charter School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Premier Charter School?
Premier Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Premier Charter School offer ?
Premier Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Premier Charter School part of?
Premier Charter School is part of Premier Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Premier Charter School located?
Premier Charter School is located in the Northampton neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Northampton.
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