The new building meets the needs of 120 students in junior kindergarten through sixth grade. It includes eight classrooms, a library, art and music centers, a science center, an assembly and performance center, a playground, and a media center. The school is run by a principal, eight teachers, and seven other staff members. The mission of City Academy is the provision of challenging preparatory education to children living in and near the City of St. Louis. As a college preparatory elementary school, the vision of City Academy is to graduate children ready to attend area middle schools. City Academy is tuition based. The average cost to educate each student is nearly $12,000; however, financial assitance is offered to families who qualify after receiving acceptance to the school. All families must pay a minimum tuition that averages $1,750. Admission is not based on family income.