Premier Charter School (PCS)
Public Charter
| Grades: PK-8
Address
5279 Fyler Avenue , St. Louis, MO 63139Contact
314-645-9600This school is wheelchair accessible
About this school
Mission
Premier Charter School will provide the children of the City of St. Louis an individualized education rich in academics and character, so the children we serve today can be the leaders of tomorrow.
Quick Fact 1
Premier Charter School was the first charter school in the state of Missouri to be named a National School of Character
Quick Fact 2
Annually, 95%+ of graduating 8th grade students are accepted into competitive entrance high schools
Quick Fact 3
Annual re-enrollment based on parent satisfaction is 97%+
Key Upcoming Dates
- Early Enrollment Application Open Date: December 1, 2023
- Early Enrollment Application Deadline: Pool A March 2024 Pool B Rolling
Events
No upcoming events found.
School Hours
Core School Hours
08:25 am - 03:25 pm
Before School Care
No
After School Care
03:25 pm - 06:00 pm
Transportation
School Bus
No
Post Activity Transportation
No
After School Transportation
No
Public Transit Options
See Maps
Cost
Tuition
Free
Financial Assitance
N/A
Uniform
Yes
USDA Food Program
No
Free Breakfast
Yes
Free Lunch
Yes
Staffing
Principal
Dr. Julie Frugo jfrugo@premiercharterschool.org
Parent Coordinator
N/A
Teachers On Staff
91
Teachers Returning from Last Year
90
Nurses On Staff
Full Time
Counselors On Staff
Full Time
Social Workers On Staff
Full Time
Special Education
Yes
ESOL
Yes
Student Diversity
Total Students | 946.0 |
---|---|
American Indian / Alaska Native | N/A |
Asian | 48.0% |
Black | 26.5% |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | N/A |
Hispanic | 20.5% |
White | 41.2% |
Multiracial | 6.4% |
Total Students | 946.0 |
---|---|
Male | 51.0% |
Female | 49.0% |
Limited English Proficient | 16.7% |
Students With Disabilities | 15.6% |
Low Income | 52.7% |
3
Average
3
Average
Student Learning
3 Average 2 Below Average Missouri Assessment Program
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 31.3% | 22.2% | 48.0% |
Mathematics | 3 Average 2 Below Average 18.5% | 13.3% | 35.9% |
Science | 3 Average 2 Below Average 25.4% | 17.7% | 38.3% |
3 Average 4 Above Average Academic Growth
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 4 Above Average 4 Above Average 51.9% | 50.3% | 49.9% |
Mathematics | 3 Average 3 Average 50.0% | 49.6% | 49.8% |
4
Above Average
3
Average
Safety & Climate
5 Way Above Average 3 Average Attendance
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Attendance Rate | 5 Way Above Average 3 Average 84.9% | 60.4% | 82.2% |
3 Average 3 Average Bullying Incidents
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
On Basis of Race/Nationality | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
On Basis of Gender | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
On Basis of Disability | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
0 0 Discipline
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Out of School Suspensions (OSS) | 0 0 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
4
Above Average
3
Average
Teacher Profile
5 Way Above Average 5 Way Above Average Teacher Profile
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Average Years of Experience | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 8.2 | 7.6 | 12.8 |
% of Teachers with Advanced Degrees | 1 Way Below Average 1 Way Below Average 27.5% | 43.2% | 60.5% |
3 Average 3 Average Students per Teacher
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Students per Teacher | 3 Average 3 Average 12.0 | 16.3 | 18.2 |
Education Focus
Music
Yes
Visual and Performing Arts
Yes
World Languages
Yes
Technology
Yes
Special Education
Yes
Activities
Activities with Partner Organizations
N/A
After School Clubs
N/A
Sports
- Basketball
- Soccer
Visual and Performing Arts
N/A
School Visits & Enrollment
Application Open Date
December 1, 2023
Application Deadline
Pool A March 2024 Pool B Rolling
Application Fee
0
Interview Required
No
Student Required to live within city limits?
No
School Tours or Shadow Days?
No
Requirements / Recommended Tests
No
Enrollment Criteria
- Live in St. Louis City
- Must be 4 by end of July to enter PK and Must by 5 by end of July to enter KG
- 2 proofs of residency
- Proof of student age
- student shot records or exemption card
- completed enrollment/registration packet