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#1773 of 2,221 schools in MO
Hope Leadership Academy
Elementary School · Hope Leadership Academy · Kansas City, MO
A charter elementary school in Kansas City, MO where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2800 E. LINWOOD BLVD., Kansas City, MO 64128
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hope Leadership Academy score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hope Leadership Academy 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$35,257
Median home value
$64,800
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
10.1%
Homeownership
45.7%
Poverty rate
28.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ContractEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Faxon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Lee A. Tolbert Com. AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Phillis Wheatley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 360 | 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.
Hope Leadership Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,950NCES 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.
Hope Leadership Academy is listed in HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hope Leadership Academy
Hope Leadership Academy is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Hope Leadership Academy, serving approximately 96 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,773 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hope Leadership Academy
What grades does Hope Leadership Academy serve?
Hope Leadership Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hope Leadership Academy?
Hope Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Leadership Academy is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hope Leadership Academy rank in MO?
Hope Leadership Academy ranks #1,773 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Hope Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hope Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Hope Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope Leadership Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Hope Leadership Academy a charter school?
Yes, Hope Leadership Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hope Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Hope Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hope Leadership Academy?
96.9% of students at Hope Leadership Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 96
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.9%
- Phone
- (816) 921-1213
- Area population (ZIP 64128)
- 12,445
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 64128; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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