Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary

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Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary ranks 205 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary is a public charter elementary school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 459 students. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools and outperforms the state average on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics.

Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with 56.6% of 3rd graders, 46.7% of 4th graders, and 65% of 5th graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 40.8%, 44.4%, and 38.4%, respectively. However, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are more mixed, with 3rd and 4th grade scores below the state average but 5th grade scores above. Compared to the overall Academie Lafayette district, Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary generally performs slightly below the district average in both subjects.

One notable factor contributing to the school's success is its relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds, at 25.71% in 2022-2023, significantly lower than nearby schools like Hope Leadership Academy (97.03%), Wendell Phillips Elementary (98.98%), and M.L. King Elementary (99.55%). Additionally, Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.1 to 15.9 over the past three school years, which may contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64109-2269

(816) 888-7400

District: Academie Lafayette

SchoolDigger Rank:
205^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,431

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 474

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.6%

African American:

20.9%

Two or more races:

16.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary ranks better than 77.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.02. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.6%), African American (20.9%), two or more races (16.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary is 20.6. (See more...)

Compare Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary employs 22.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary is $11,431.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary 205^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Academie Lafayette:

SchoolDigger ranks Academie Lafayette 18^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	35.22	610^th	901	32.3%
2022	57.59	381^st	908	58.0%
2023	71.29	228^th	898	74.6%
2024	74.02	205^th	906	77.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	35.51	421^st	625	32.6%

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Rank History for White students at Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	32.70	477^th	691	31.0%
2022	67.37	207^th	675	69.3%
2023	76.61	133^rd	673	80.2%
2024	80.50	101^st	668	84.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	240	64	5	12	0	0	27	348
2016	319	71	5	18	2	0	48	463
2017	307	86	6	18	2	0	45	464
2018	314	81	7	24	2	1	52	481
2019	199	59	9	18	0	0	53	338
2020	158	66	8	18	3	1	43	297
2021	204	99	9	25	3	0	55	395
2022	239	109	7	44	1	0	65	465
2023	248	93	6	46	2	0	64	459
2024	235	99	6	55	1	0	78	474

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	348	23.0	15.1	22.1
2016	463	31.0	14.9	22.2
2017	464	30.0	15.4	21.3
2018	481	32.0	15.0	21.8
2019	338	21.1	15.9	21.3
2020	297	19.6	15.1	21.9
2021	395	26.5	14.8	16.7
2022	465	32.9	14.1	25.6
2023	459	28.7	15.9	25.7
2024	474	22.9	20.6	31.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	348	23.0	15.1	22.1
2016	463	31.0	14.9	22.2
2017	464	30.0	15.4	21.3
2018	481	32.0	15.0	21.8
2019	338	21.1	15.9	21.3
2020	297	19.6	15.1	21.9
2021	395	26.5	14.8	16.7
2022	465	32.9	14.1	25.6
2023	459	28.7	15.9	25.7
2024	474	22.9	20.6	31.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$192 (1.8%)	$10,733 (98.2%)	$10,925
2020	$244 (2.1%)	$11,321 (97.9%)	$11,565
2021	$498 (4.7%)	$10,170 (95.3%)	$10,667
2022	$373 (3.3%)	$11,058 (96.7%)	$11,431

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary)	72.1	46.8	25.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Academie Lafayette)	72.1	43.4	28.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary)	60.3	45.3	15%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Academie Lafayette)	60.3	44.9	15.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	338	459	35.8%
African American	59	93	57.6%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	9	6	33.3%
Hispanic	18	46	155.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	199	248	24.6%
Two or More Races	53	64	20.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.3%	25.7%	4.4%

Schools Near Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)						MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)						MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	3421 Cherry St	Kansas City	64109	Jackson County	Academie Lafayette	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 888-7400	474	23	20.6	31.9%	235 (49.6%)	99 (20.9%)	55 (11.6%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (16.5%)	74	205^th of 906 public elementary schools	77.4%		71.3	228^th of 898 public elementary schools	74.6%	23	56.6	46.7	65.0				61.8		41.8	54.7						$11,431	$373	$11,058
Foreign Language Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	3450 Warwick	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	Yes	No	Yes	(816) 418-6000	629	54	11.6	100.0%	83 (13.2%)	139 (22.1%)	352 (56.0%)	12 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	31 (4.9%)	34.5	611^th of 906 public elementary schools	32.6%		31	651^st of 898 public elementary schools	27.5%	40	40.2	34.9	20.8	23.9	17.1	21.2	35.1	48.2	32.8	33.6	37.0	20.0			72.1	$17,782	$3,168	$14,614
Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3400 Paseo Blvd	Kansas City	64109	Jackson County	Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 561-0114	422	34	12.4	99.3%	1 (0.2%)	391 (92.7%)	13 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	12 (2.8%)	5.5	878^th of 906 public elementary schools	3.1%		8.4	840^th of 898 public elementary schools	6.5%	38	4.9	13.3		5.9	15.5	2.6		2.6	7.4		9.4	14.8	15.5	17.2		$16,796	$823	$15,973
Faxon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1320 E 32nd Terr	Kansas City	64109	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-6525	305	26	11.9	100.0%	19 (6.2%)	217 (71.1%)	52 (17.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	7 (2.3%)	7.3	856^th of 906 public elementary schools	5.5%		8.3	843^rd of 898 public elementary schools	6.1%	13		8.1	5.8	10.7			13.3		16.8	10.6	19.7	7.8				$19,324	$3,835	$15,489
Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	3435 Broadway	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Citizens Of The World Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 499-8000	233	19	12.4	66.1%	67 (28.8%)	101 (43.3%)	30 (12.9%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	29 (12.4%)	30.6	651^st of 906 public elementary schools	28.1%		17.5	753^rd of 898 public elementary schools	16.1%	102	15.3	42.5							28.1	38.2						$14,445	$1,248	$13,196
Allen Village Elementary Academy	Public, Charter	3-5	706 W 42nd St	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Allen Village	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 931-0177	102	8	12.3	89.2%	6 (5.9%)	26 (25.5%)	65 (63.7%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	10.9	826^th of 906 public elementary schools	8.8%		9.8	821^st of 898 public elementary schools	8.6%	5	14.4	21.7	5.9				20.7		14.4	19.0						$14,167	$2,023	$12,144
Allen Village Primary Academy	Public, Charter	K-2	706 W 42nd St.	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Allen Village	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 931-0177	74	6	12.7	94.6%	6 (8.1%)	20 (27.0%)	46 (62.2%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																$14,108	$2,337	$11,771
Allen Village Preschool	Public, Charter	PK	706 West 42nd Street	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Allen Village	Yes	No	No	No	(816) 931-0177	12	0		75.0%	1 (8.3%)	10 (83.3%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Gordon Parks Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	3715 Wyoming	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Gordon Parks Elementary	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 753-6700	114	12	9.1	100.0%	15 (13.2%)	59 (51.8%)	31 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.9%)								(n/a)	35.0									11.2						$26,299	$5,994	$20,305
Hope Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2800 E. Linwood Blvd.	Kansas City	64128	Jackson County	Hope Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 921-1213	96	11	8.4	96.9%	3 (3.1%)	82 (85.4%)	8 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)								(n/a)																$14,783	$3,247	$11,536

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Is Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary a good school?

Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary ranks 205^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Academie Lafayette

How many students attend Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 474 students attended Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary?

Students at Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary are 50% White, 21% African American, 16% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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