Below Average
#1725 of 2,221 schools in MO
Premier Charter School
Elementary School · Premier Charter School · St. Louis, MO
A charter elementary school in St. Louis, MO where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5279 FYLER AVENUE, St. Louis, MO 63139
- Math 26% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs MO 45% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Premier Charter School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 51 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Premier Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,749
Median home value
$199,400
Median rent
$1,086/mo
College educated
49.4%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63139; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. AcEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| South City Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Buder Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 383 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Premier Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Premier Charter School is listed in PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Premier Charter School
Premier Charter School is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of Premier Charter School, serving approximately 904 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,725 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Premier Charter School
What grades does Premier Charter School serve?
Premier Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Premier Charter School?
Premier Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 904 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Premier Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Premier Charter School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Premier Charter School rank in MO?
Premier Charter School ranks #1,725 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Premier Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Premier Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Premier Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Premier Charter School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Premier Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Premier Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Premier Charter School a Title I school?
No, Premier Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Premier Charter School?
42.1% of students at Premier Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 904
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (314) 645-9600
- Area population (ZIP 63139)
- 21,811
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63139; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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