Top Rankings
Academie Lafayette School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,425 students in Academie Lafayette School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Academie Lafayette School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
1,425 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Academie Lafayette School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 555 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.8%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
21%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% White
56%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,731 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,215 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,731
$17,244
Showing 2012–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,215
$16,653
Showing 2012–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Best Academie Lafayette School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 E Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 800-8771
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 800-8771
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 East Armour Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 800-8771
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 800-8771
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6903 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 361-7735
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 361-7735
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Academie Lafayette School District?
Academie Lafayette School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,425 students.
What is the rank of Academie Lafayette School District?
Academie Lafayette School District is ranked #24 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Academie Lafayette School District?
56% of Academie Lafayette School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% 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 12:1, which is lower 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 $12,215 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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