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We're on a mission to make world-class STEM education accessible to every St. Louis family — at $10/month. Here's everything a journalist needs to tell that story.

$10/mo

Monthly tuition — most affordable STEM academy in St. Louis

6+

STEM tracks: Coding, AI, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Game Dev, Web Dev

K–PhD

Age range served — children through adult learners

2026

Founded in St. Louis, Missouri

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The $10 STEM Academy Closing the Digital Divide in St. Louis

While private coding bootcamps charge hundreds per month, Ellie's FutureMinds Academy offers AI, robotics, and cybersecurity education for $10/month — with no income requirements and no waitlist.

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Meet Ellie: The AI Elephant Teaching St. Louis Kids to Code

Ellie, the academy's AI-powered mascot and learning coach, guides students through coding, AI concepts, and cybersecurity in a conversational, age-appropriate way that keeps kids engaged.

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Google Classroom Integration: More Content for Every Enrolled Student

Every enrolled student at Ellie's FutureMinds Academy receives access to a dedicated Google Classroom, providing additional content, resources, and assignments throughout the program — supplementing the student portal with a familiar, organized learning space.

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From Kindergarten to PhD: The STEM Academy With No Age Limit

Most kids' coding programs stop at age 18. Ellie's FutureMinds Academy serves learners from kindergarten through graduate-level coursework — including adult learners re-entering the workforce.

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St. Louis's First AI-Powered STEM Academy for All Ages

Ellie's FutureMinds Academy uses AI-driven personalized learning to adapt curriculum to each student's pace — from a 6-year-old learning Scratch to an adult studying machine learning.

Fast Facts

Founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 2026

Tuition: $10/month per student — no contracts, cancel anytime

6 STEM tracks: Coding, AI, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Game Development, Web & App Development

Science curriculum spans K through PhD-level (22 courses)

English/Language Arts curriculum: K through Graduate level (29 courses)

Every enrolled student receives access to Google Classroom with additional content and resources

AI learning coach 'Ellie' provides personalized, conversational tutoring

No income requirements, no waitlist, open enrollment year-round

About (Boilerplate)

Ellie's FutureMinds Academy is a St. Louis-based STEM education organization offering coding, AI, cybersecurity, robotics, game development, and web development programs for learners of all ages — from kindergarten through adult. With tuition starting at $10/month and free weekly Saturday workshops, the academy is committed to making world-class STEM education accessible to every St. Louis family. Learn more at elliesfuturemindsacademy.com.

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