Ames Visual/Perf. Arts vs Kipp Inspire Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ames Visual/Perf. Arts
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
131 students
Kipp Inspire Academy
ST Louis · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
409 students
| Measure | Ames Visual/Perf. Arts ST Louis, Missouri | Kipp Inspire Academy ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1111 of 1,159 | #363 of 392 |
| National rank | #48276 of 50,301 | #13899 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 131 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 20% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Inspire Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 13.5).
- •Kipp Inspire Academy does better on math proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •Kipp Inspire Academy does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Ames Visual/Perf. Arts does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.4).
- •Kipp Inspire Academy is the larger school with 409 students compared with 131.
- •Ames Visual/Perf. Arts is a public school while Kipp Inspire Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ames Visual/Perf. Arts better than Kipp Inspire Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Inspire Academy ranks higher (19.3 vs 13.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ames Visual/Perf. Arts and Kipp Inspire Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ames Visual/Perf. Arts: 131. Kipp Inspire Academy: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ames Visual/Perf. Arts and Kipp Inspire Academy rank in Missouri?
Ames Visual/Perf. Arts is 1111th of 1,159 and Kipp Inspire Academy is 363rd of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).