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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,291 students in Academie Lafayette School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Academie Lafayette School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% 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
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,291 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Academie Lafayette School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 557 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.50
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
113 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
249 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
19%
15%
# White Students
751 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
58%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
158 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
6
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
186
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
202
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
162
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
134
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
118
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
92
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
82
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
90
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,813 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,864 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,813
$15,071
Spending / Student
$9,864
$13,899
Best Academie Lafayette School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 East Armour Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 800-8771
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 800-8771
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Academie Lafayette School District?
Academie Lafayette School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,291 students.
What is the rank of Academie Lafayette School District?
Academie Lafayette School District is ranked #42 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), 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?
58% of Academie Lafayette School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 $9,864 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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