- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem
Federal NCES profile for Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290001703259Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #48 of 55
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem has class sizes larger than 93% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem ranks #48 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Academie Lafayette · Missouri
NCES ID 290001703259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 290001703259 · Kansas City, MO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
492 enr · 17.6:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Academie Lafayette Oak Elem (520 students)
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academie Lafay
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem
520 students
- This school
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem
492 students
- Academie Lafay
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims
295 students
- Academie Lafay 118
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs
118 students
What this shows Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem compares
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 58% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Missouri - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
African American 22.2%
Two or More 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Academie Lafayette reports $12,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academie Lafayette Oak Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academie Lafayette Armour Ims | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Kansas City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem
How many students attend Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem?
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem is 17.6:1, which is 38% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem?
19.2% of students at Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem?
The largest demographic group at Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem?
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem ranks #48 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Academie Lafayette?
Besides Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem, Academie Lafayette also operates Academie Lafayette Oak Elem (520 students), Academie Lafayette Armour Ims (295 students), and Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs (118 students). See the Academie Lafayette district page for the complete list.