Ellie's FutureMinds Academy in the News
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.
Monthly tuition — most affordable STEM academy in St. Louis
STEM tracks: Coding, AI, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Game Dev, Web Dev
Age range served — children through adult learners
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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