Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary

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:
205th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,431 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  459

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.0%
African American:
20.3%
Two or more races:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary ranks better than 77.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.02. (See more...)
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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.
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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 205th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Academie Lafayette:

SchoolDigger ranks Academie Lafayette 18th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.22 610th 901 32.3%
2022 57.59 381st 908 58.0%
2023 71.29 228th 898 74.6%
2024 74.02 205th 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 421st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.70 477th 691 31.0%
2022 67.37 207th 675 69.3%
2023 76.61 133rd 673 80.2%
2024 80.50 101st 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.

Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary Test Scores
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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 Not Specified Total
2015 240 64 5 12 0 0 27 0 348
2016 319 71 5 18 2 0 48 0 463
2017 307 86 6 18 2 0 45 0 464
2018 314 81 7 24 2 1 52 0 481
2019 199 59 9 18 0 0 53 0 338
2020 158 66 8 18 3 1 43 0 297
2021 204 99 9 25 3 0 55 0 395
2022 239 109 7 44 1 0 65 0 465
2023 248 93 6 46 2 0 64 0 459

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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)72.146.8
 25.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Academie Lafayette)72.143.4
 28.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary)60.345.3
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Academie Lafayette)60.344.9
 15.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students338459
 35.8%
African American5993
 57.6%
American Indian02
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic1846
 155.6%
Pacific Islander00
White199248
 24.6%
Two or More Races5364
 20.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.3%25.7%
 4.4%


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Students at Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary are 54% White, 20% African American, 14% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 459 students attended Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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