Below Average
#1930 of 2,221 schools in MO
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem
Elementary School · Academie Lafayette · Kansas City, MO
A charter elementary school in Kansas City, MO serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3421 CHERRY ST, Kansas City, MO 64109
- Math 48% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,241/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,861
Median home value
$240,000
Median rent
$919/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
38.4%
Poverty rate
30.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| Lee A. Tolbert Com. AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame De Sion SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.3private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 233 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Academie Lafayette
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem is listed in ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Academie Lafayette, serving approximately 474 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,930 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem
What grades does Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem serve?
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem?
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem rank in MO?
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem ranks #1,930 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem a charter school?
Yes, Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem a Title I school?
No, Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem?
31.9% of students at Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (816) 888-7400
- Area population (ZIP 64109)
- 10,274
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64109; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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