Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lee A. Tolbert Com. 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 6% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy's student population of 422 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lee A. Tolbert Com. 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 Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy is 0.13, 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
#2021 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
93%
15%
White
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
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 Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy's ranking?
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy is ranked #2021 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy?
422 students attend Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy?
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy offer ?
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy part of?
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy is part of Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy located?
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy is located in the Midtown Westport neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Midtown Westport.
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