Campus Community & the Classroom Experience

A: Our student community of almost 1,000 curious and empowered learners is very diverse and inclusive of students from a wide variety of cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.

In fact, PCS has students that speak over 17 different languages (Albanian, Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Creoles, English, French, Haitian, Italian, Japanese, Laos, Nigerian, Polish, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Thai, Telugu, Vietnamese, Yoruba, and many more).

PCS is proud to serve students from almost every zip code within the City of St. Louis (25 of the 29).

Demographic Information:

Male: 48% Female: 52%

White: 39%

Black: 33%

Hispanic: 18%

Asian: 3%

Multiracial: 6%

Pacific Islander: 1%

ELL Population: 18%

AWe are a student centered and data informed school focused on whole child development.

This means having a rigorous curriculum with a focus on inquiry-driven and project based learning experiences which engage students in solving real world challenges, building intentional relationships built on trust and caring, developing well rounded students and future leaders through character practices, and tailoring and creating learning environments that are inclusive, individualized, and responsive to the unique needs and interest of every student.

We have a large 23 acre campus that offers our students many opportunities for outdoor learning experiences and after school sports teams.

We host various events before the start of each school year and throughout the school year to allow students and families the opportunity to connect and build relationships with those in the school community.

Examples would include our Kindergarten Club for incoming K families, Middle School Preview for students transitioning from Elementary School, and Ice Cream Social event.

We have an active Parent Community Group which plans various events and activities with the PCS community throughout the school year such as Fall Festival, Pancake Breakfast, Cardinals Baseball Game, Music Trivia Night, Restaurant nights, etc.

We employ over 170 full-time team members. Our teaching faculty are highly focused on building student connections and relationships. Our teachers are truly a partner with students and families. Our teachers have high expectations for ensuring every student and family deserves the attention they deserve.

Our teachers all go through a comprehensive multi-year onboarding and training program and receive ongoing professional development to ensure our adult culture is an exceptional place to continuously grow and feel passionate about their work.

Our average classroom teacher tenure is 6 years of experience.

Our average administrative tenure is 20 years of experience.

PCS is comprised of a 5 buildings which are all located on a beautiful single 23 acre campus in the North Hampton Neighborhood in the City of St. Louis.

We have a 1:1 Student to Device ratio where each student has their own iPad (PK-1) or Chromebook (2-8).

Technology is fully integrated into a students' learning experience. All classrooms have large touch screen panels to facilitate instruction. Technology usage is developmentally appropriate based upon age level.

We most certainly value educational time and experiences away from our devices.

All students start and end the day at the same time.

Specific schedules will vary by school, but generally each schedule allows for specific community time, outdoor learning experience time, recess, specials (art music PE) and pathways.

Early Childhood (PK to 1) - 11 to 1

Elementary School (2 to 5)- 25 to 1

Middle School (6 to 8) - 22 to 1

Early Childhood (PK) - 2

(K to 1) - 5

Elementary School (2 to 5)- 4

Middle School (6 to 8) - 5