Serving 520 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#231 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
School Mascot
Musketeers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School's ranking?
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School is ranked #231 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School often compared to?
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School, Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School?
520 students attend Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School?
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School offer ?
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School part of?
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School is part of Academie Lafayette School District.
In what neighborhood is Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School located?
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School is located in the South Kansas City neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 12 other public schools located in South Kansas City.
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