The Leadership School serves 151 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Leadership School's student population of 151 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 166% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Leadership School is 0.08, 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
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
96%
15%
White
1%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Leadership School?
151 students attend The Leadership School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of The Leadership School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Leadership School?
The Leadership School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Leadership School offer ?
The Leadership School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is The Leadership School part of?
The Leadership School is part of The Leadership School District.
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