Atlas Elementary School serves 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atlas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Atlas Elementary School's student population of 307 students has grown by 169% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 166% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Atlas Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
80%
15%
White
12%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
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
How many students attend Atlas Elementary School?
307 students attend Atlas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Atlas Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atlas Elementary School?
Atlas Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Atlas Elementary School offer ?
Atlas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Atlas Elementary School part of?
Atlas Elementary School is part of Atlas School District.
In what neighborhood is Atlas Elementary School located?
Atlas Elementary School is located in the Central West End neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 5 other public schools located in Central West End.
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