Top Rankings
Academie Lafayette School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,198 students in Academie Lafayette School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Academie Lafayette School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,198 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Academie Lafayette School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.49
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
258 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
22%
15%
# White Students
684 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
57%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
152 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
200
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
185
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
166
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
144
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
101
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
88
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
94
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
84
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,653 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,629 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,653
$15,159
Spending / Student
$10,629
$13,980
Best Academie Lafayette School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 E Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 800-8771
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 800-8771
Grades: 6-8
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6903 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 361-7735
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 361-7735
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs
Charter School
201 East Armour Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 800-8771
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 800-8771
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Academie Lafayette School District?
Academie Lafayette School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,198 students.
What is the rank of Academie Lafayette School District?
Academie Lafayette School District is ranked #151 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Academie Lafayette School District?
57% of Academie Lafayette School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Academie Lafayette School District?
Academie Lafayette School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Academie Lafayette School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,629 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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