THE MISSION OF ATLAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS TO EDUCATE THE WHOLE CHILD BY COMBINING A RIGOROUS ACADEMIC PROGRAM WITH AUTHENTIC, REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES SO ALL STUDENTS THRIVE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL, AND BEYOND. AT ATLAS, WE ENVISION A TIME WHEN ALL STUDENTS IN ST. LOUIS HAVE THE SKILLS AND HABITS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE 21ST CENTURY AND WHERE ST. LOUIS IS HERALDED AS A MODEL OF A FLOURISHING, DIVERSE, AND ENPOWERED COMMUNITY. WE LEVERAGE THE UNIQUE RESOURCES OF OUR AMAZING CITY TO PROVIDE UNFORGETTABLE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR KIDS. OUR SCHOOL MODEL IS DESIGNED NOT ONLY TO ENSURE THAT OUR STUDENTS ARE ACADEMICALLY EXCEPTIONAL, BUT ARE CREATIVE AND CRITICAL THINKERS, LIFE-LONG LEARNERS, CULTURALLY COMPETENT CITIZENS, WELL-ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS, AND COLLABORATIVE TEAM MEMBERS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Missouri.
- Base
- $175k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $52k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $175k | — | — | $52k | $227k $248k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with St. Louis, MO-IL metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at ATLAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 20%
from 2022
From $189k in 2022 to $227k in 2023.
Estimated with St. Louis, MO-IL metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 20% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 19%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about ATLAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of ATLAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of ATLAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS received $226,611 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Missouri, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at ATLAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Missouri, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at ATLAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at ATLAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are ATLAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ATLAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS reported $6.4M in total revenue and $6.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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