Serving 96 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hope Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hope Leadership Academy's student population of 96 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 120% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Hope Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hope Leadership Academy is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2009 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
86%
15%
White
3%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope Leadership Academy's ranking?
Hope Leadership Academy is ranked #2009 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hope Leadership Academy often compared to?
Hope Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Gordon Parks Elementary School, Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hope Leadership Academy?
96 students attend Hope Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hope Leadership Academy students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Leadership Academy?
Hope Leadership Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hope Leadership Academy offer ?
Hope Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hope Leadership Academy part of?
Hope Leadership Academy is part of HOPE Leadership Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Hope Leadership Academy located?
Hope Leadership Academy is located in the East Side neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 14 other public schools located in East Side.
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