Academy For Integrated Arts

Summary:

Academy For Integrated Arts is a public charter elementary school serving 270 students in grades PK-6 in Kansas City, Missouri. The school faces significant challenges, with high chronic absenteeism, low academic performance, and a high-poverty student population.

Academy For Integrated Arts has had very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.9% in 2022-2023 to 43.4% in 2023-2024, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's academic performance, as measured by MAP test proficiency rates, is well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 10% of 3rd graders were proficient in math, compared to the state average of 40.8%. The school serves a high-poverty student population, with 98.89% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, and its ranking for low socioeconomic status students is in the bottom half of Academy For Integrated Arts elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Boone Elementary, which is 1.5 miles away, Academy For Integrated Arts generally performs worse academically. However, the school spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $12,574 to $16,932 per student over the past several years, which is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Center Elementary, which spent $13,901 per student in 2021-2022. The school's student-teacher ratio has improved over the years, from 14.5 in 2020-2021 to 10.2 in 2022-2023, which is comparable to or better than the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

7910 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64131-2824

(816) 444-1720

District: Academy For Integrated Arts

SchoolDigger Rank:
786^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,932

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 270

Racial breakdown:

African American:

76.7%

White:

10.4%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy For Integrated Arts ranks worse than 86.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.72. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (76.7%), White (10.4%), Hispanic (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy For Integrated Arts is 10.2. (See more...)

Compare Academy For Integrated Arts employs 26.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy For Integrated Arts is $16,932.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Academy For Integrated Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy For Integrated Arts 786^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Academy For Integrated Arts in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Academy For Integrated Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy For Integrated Arts 358^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Academy For Integrated Arts

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Rank History for all students at Academy For Integrated Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2017	3.59	1002^nd	1032	2.9%
2018	16.57	919^th	1045	12.1%
2019	21.42	876^th	1052	16.7%
2021	12.37	794^th	901	11.9%
2022	22.62	716^th	908	21.1%
2023	10.75	810^th	898	9.8%
2024	14.72	786^th	906	13.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy For Integrated Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	30.73	707^th	887	20.3%
2019	37.35	633^rd	907	30.2%
2021	27.99	449^th	574	21.8%
2022	40.89	308^th	532	42.1%
2023	24.58	502^nd	611	17.8%
2024	31.70	455^th	625	27.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Academy For Integrated Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	58.33	81^st	243	66.7%
2019	53.03	101^st	250	59.6%
2022	55.51	66^th	184	64.1%
2023	21.93	161^st	185	13.0%
2024	46.14	88^th	191	53.9%

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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 Academy For Integrated Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	8	68	0	1	0	0	5	82
2014	3	93	0	1	0	0	4	101
2015	4	75	0	0	0	0	9	88
2016	10	95	0	4	0	0	11	120
2017	14	137	1	5	8	0	12	177
2018	16	174	4	4	3	0	6	207
2019	22	195	4	4	1	0	4	230
2020	23	214	6	9	2	0	4	258
2021	20	215	6	11	1	0	2	255
2022	30	205	5	7	0	0	6	253
2023	26	202	0	14	7	1	20	270
2024	28	207	0	21	3	0	11	270

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academy For Integrated Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	82	6.0	13.6	81.7
2014	101	7.0	14.4	92.1
2015	88	6.0	14.6	92
2016	120	8.0	15.0	93.3
2017	177	11.0	16.0	100
2018	207	13.7	15.0	100
2019	230	13.7	16.6	98.7
2020	258	18.1	14.2	98.8
2021	255	17.5	14.5	98.8
2022	253	21.8	11.5	98.8
2023	270	26.2	10.2	98.9
2024	270	26.2	10.2	100

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 Academy For Integrated Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	82	6.0	13.6	81.7
2014	101	7.0	14.4	92.1
2015	88	6.0	14.6	92
2016	120	8.0	15.0	93.3
2017	177	11.0	16.0	100
2018	207	13.7	15.0	100
2019	230	13.7	16.6	98.7
2020	258	18.1	14.2	98.8
2021	255	17.5	14.5	98.8
2022	253	21.8	11.5	98.8
2023	270	26.2	10.2	98.9
2024	270	26.2	10.2	100

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 Academy For Integrated Arts

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,001 (8.3%)	$11,108 (91.7%)	$12,109
2020	$985 (7.8%)	$11,589 (92.2%)	$12,574
2021	$1,752 (12.8%)	$11,914 (87.2%)	$13,665
2022	$3,713 (21.9%)	$13,219 (78.1%)	$16,932

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy For Integrated Arts

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 876^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 810^th of 898 Elementary schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Academy For Integrated Arts)	14.3	13.2	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Academy For Integrated Arts)	14.3	13.2	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Academy For Integrated Arts)	19	15.8	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Academy For Integrated Arts)	19	15.8	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Academy For Integrated Arts)	35	8.3	26.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Academy For Integrated Arts)	35	8.3	26.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.4	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Academy For Integrated Arts)	45	24.3	20.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Academy For Integrated Arts)	45	24.3	20.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Academy For Integrated Arts)	31.6	9.6	22%
5th Grade Mathematics (Academy For Integrated Arts)	31.6	9.6	22%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Academy For Integrated Arts)	36.9	3.3	33.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Academy For Integrated Arts)	36.9	3.3	33.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Academy For Integrated Arts)	25	25
6th Grade English Language Arts (Academy For Integrated Arts)	25	25
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	230	270	17.4%
African American	195	202	3.6%
American Indian	1	7	600%
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	4	14	250%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	22	26	18.2%
Two or More Races	4	20	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.7%	98.9%	0.2%

Schools Near Academy For Integrated Arts

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (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 Science 5th 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Academy For Integrated Arts	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	7910 Troost Ave	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Academy For Integrated Arts	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 444-1720	270	26	10.2	100.0%	28 (10.4%)	207 (76.7%)	21 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)	14.7	786^th of 906 public elementary schools	13.2%		10.8	810^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.8%	24	10.0		18.6	9.6	33.4	15.0	19.6	26.0	14.4	$16,932	$3,713	$13,219
John T. Hartman Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	8111 Oak	Kansas City	64114	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	Yes	No	Yes	(816) 418-1750	381	27	14.0	100.0%	22 (5.8%)	307 (80.6%)	32 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	3 (0.8%)	13 (3.4%)	41.7	546^th of 906 public elementary schools	39.7%		38.3	585^th of 898 public elementary schools	34.9%	39	62.9	52.1	23.0	8.0	18.9	56.4		13.8	12.0	$21,979	$4,528	$17,451
Center Elementary	Public	K-5	8401 Euclid Ave	Kansas City	64132	Jackson County	Center 58	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 349-3444	343	25	13.6	100.0%	24 (7.0%)	234 (68.2%)	45 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	39 (11.4%)	4.6	887^th of 906 public elementary schools	2.1%		5.7	866^th of 898 public elementary schools	3.6%	21	3.9	1.8	4.5		8.8	9.7	12.1	10.3		$13,901	$2,421	$11,481
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	6903 Oak Street	Kansas City	64113	Jackson County	Academie Lafayette	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 361-7735	498	20	25.0	19.7%	313 (62.9%)	88 (17.7%)	40 (8.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (10.6%)	90.6	61^st of 906 public elementary schools	93.3%		74.1	198^th of 898 public elementary schools	78.0%	137	71.5	63.2	60.5		62.0	61.6	74.9			$10,624	$507	$10,117
University Academy-Lower	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	6801 Holmes Rd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	University Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 412-5973	605	40	15.1	100.0%	18 (3.0%)	574 (94.9%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.1	679^th of 906 public elementary schools	25.1%		26.5	694^th of 898 public elementary schools	22.7%	15	26.4	27.0	30.5				32.0	26.0		$13,670	$1,853	$11,816
Hale Cook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7302 Pennsylvania	Kansas City	64114	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	No	(816) 418-1601	354	25	13.8	100.0%	195 (55.1%)	86 (24.3%)	29 (8.2%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.0%)	32 (9.0%)	61.1	340^th of 906 public elementary schools	62.5%		58.2	371^st of 898 public elementary schools	58.7%	31	38.2	48.8	37.7	17.8	52.8	47.9		54.6	29.5	$19,296	$3,481	$15,815
Boone Elementary	Public	K-5	8817 Wornall Rd	Kansas City	64114	Jackson County	Center 58	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 349-3613	259	23	11.3	57.9%	70 (27.0%)	120 (46.3%)	31 (12.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (14.3%)	23.9	699^th of 906 public elementary schools	22.8%		31	652^nd of 898 public elementary schools	27.4%	47	12.0	29.3	26.0		17.5	12.0	37.2	36.9		$20,487	$4,671	$15,815
Yellow Jacket Early Learning	Public	PK	8817 Wornall Rd	Kansas City	64114	Jackson County	Center 58	No	No	No	No	(816) 349-3700	118	12	9.8	100.0%	15 (12.7%)	73 (61.9%)	11 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (15.3%)								(n/a)
B. Banneker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7050 Askew	Kansas City	64132	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-1850	499	35	14.4	100.0%	20 (4.0%)	400 (80.2%)	62 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.2%)	3.5	899^th of 906 public elementary schools	0.8%		4.2	884^th of 898 public elementary schools	1.6%	15	5.1		2.8	3.6	7.0	5.0	7.2	5.6	3.6	$17,593	$3,228	$14,365
Brookside Charter Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1815 East 63rd Street	Kansas City	64130	Jackson County	Brookside Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 531-2192	508	54	9.3	99.0%	13 (2.6%)	425 (83.7%)	28 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.3%)	16.5	765^th of 906 public elementary schools	15.6%		20.1	738^th of 898 public elementary schools	17.8%	27	28.7	21.3	12.0		22.5	23.4	19.3	21.2		$14,443	$3,293	$11,150

Frequently Asked Questions about Academy For Integrated Arts

What is the racial makeup of Academy For Integrated Arts?

Students at Academy For Integrated Arts are 77% African American, 10% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Is Academy For Integrated Arts a good school?

Academy For Integrated Arts ranks in the bottom 13.2% of Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Academy For Integrated Arts?

In the 2023-24 school year, 270 students attended Academy For Integrated Arts.

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