The Leadership School serves 220 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to 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 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Leadership School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
The Leadership School's student population of 220 students has grown by 158% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
220 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Leadership School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
94%
15%
White
1%
67%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Leadership School?
220 students attend The Leadership School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of The Leadership School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Leadership School offer ?
The Leadership School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is The Leadership School part of?
The Leadership School is part of The Leadership School District.
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