- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem
Federal NCES profile for Academie Lafayette Oak Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290001702753Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem has class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academie Lafayette Oak Elem ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Academie Lafayette · Missouri
NCES ID 290001702753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 290001702753 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · MID · CHARTER
520 enr · 15.8:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem (492 students)
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem
520 students
- Academie Lafay
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 Oak Elem reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academie Lafayette Oak Elem compares
Academie Lafayette Oak 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 59% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
African American 19.6%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Academie Lafayette Oak 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 Oak Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academie Lafayette Armour Ims | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academie Lafayette Oak 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 elementary schools in Kansas City
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academie Lafayette Oak Elem
How many students attend Academie Lafayette Oak Elem?
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem has 520 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academie Lafayette Oak Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Academie Lafayette Oak Elem is 15.8:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academie Lafayette Oak Elem?
18.7% of students at Academie Lafayette Oak Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academie Lafayette Oak Elem?
The largest demographic group at Academie Lafayette Oak Elem is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academie Lafayette Oak Elem?
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Oak Elem rank among public schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Academie Lafayette Oak Elem ranks #5 of 8 public 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 public schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Academie Lafayette?
Besides Academie Lafayette Oak Elem, Academie Lafayette also operates Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem (492 students), Academie Lafayette Armour Ims (295 students), and Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs (118 students). See the Academie Lafayette district page for the complete list.