Very Good
#715 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 32% in state
Lafayette Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Lafayette Preparatory Academy · St. Louis, MO
A charter elementary school in St. Louis, MO where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1900 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63104
- Math 60% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs MO 44% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lafayette Preparatory Academy score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 64% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lafayette Preparatory 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 St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), 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
$70,127
Median home value
$249,500
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
54%
Homeownership
48.2%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Wisdom AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–4 | 0.4 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Peabody Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Hodgen Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 220 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lafayette Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,670NCES 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.
Lafayette Preparatory Academy is listed in LAFAYETTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafayette Preparatory Academy
Lafayette Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of Lafayette Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 406 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #715 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
What's said publicly about Lafayette Preparatory Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafayette Preparatory Academy
What grades does Lafayette Preparatory Academy serve?
Lafayette Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lafayette Preparatory Academy?
Lafayette Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Preparatory Academy is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lafayette Preparatory Academy rank in MO?
Lafayette Preparatory Academy ranks #715 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lafayette Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafayette Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Lafayette Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lafayette Preparatory Academy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Lafayette Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Lafayette Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lafayette Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Lafayette Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lafayette Preparatory Academy?
28.8% of students at Lafayette Preparatory 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (314) 880-4458
- Area population (ZIP 63104)
- 18,701
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 63104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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