Below Average
#1846 of 2,221 schools in MO
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy
Elementary School · LEE A. TOLBERT COM. ACADEMY
3400 PASEO BLVD, Kansas City, MO 64109
Enrollment
422
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
422
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,846 of 2,221
In Kansas City
#117 of 147
public schools
School environment
7.4 / 10
Very Good
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Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy
Elementary School in Kansas City · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of LEE A.
TOLBERT COM. ACADEMY. Lee A.
Tolbert Com. Academy serves approximately 422 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Lee A.
Tolbert Com. Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,846 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Lee A.
Tolbert Com. Academy show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
41% of students at Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy — Students at Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.8/10.
How Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy Compares
See how Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
3400 PASEO BLVD, Kansas City, MO 64109
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NOTRE DAME DE SION SCHOOL (rated 9.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WENDELL PHILLIPS ELEMENTARY (rated 6.2/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Kansas City, see our Kansas City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FAXON ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 0.3 mi | 5.9 |
| BARE ESSENTIALS HOME CARE INC Kansas City | 0.3 mi | — |
| DeLaSalle Charter High School Kansas City | 0.5 mi | 3.7 |
| ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE CHERRY ELEM Kansas City | 0.5 mi | 4.3 |
| NOTRE DAME DE SION SCHOOL Kansas City | 0.8 mi | 9.3 |
| Academie Lafayette Armour IMS Kansas City | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE ARMOUR IHS Kansas City | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY Kansas City | 0.8 mi | 5.5 |
| HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Kansas City | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| ALTERNATIVE RESOURCE CTR. Kansas City | 1.0 mi | — |
| UNION HILL DAY SCHOOL Kansas City | 1.1 mi | — |
| CRISTO REY KANSAS CITY Kansas City | 1.1 mi | 7.3 |
| ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Kansas City | 1.3 mi | 7.7 |
| WESTPORT MONTESSORI Kansas City | 1.2 mi | — |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kansas City | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL Kansas City | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
| LINCOLN COLLEGE ACADEMY MIDDLE Kansas City | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| WENDELL PHILLIPS ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| LINCOLN COLLEGE PREP. Kansas City | 1.6 mi | 9.0 |
| PASEO ACAD. OF PERFORMING ARTS Kansas City | 1.7 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64109 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,861
Median Home Value
$240,000
Median Rent
$919/mo
Population
10,274
College Educated
34.6%
Homeownership
38.4%
Avg Commute
20.3 min
Poverty Rate
30.3%
Median Age
34.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BLEVINS ELEM. Eureka, MO | 4.6 |
| CENTRAL ELEM. Miller, MO | 4.6 |
| FOREST PARK ELEM. O'Fallon, MO | 4.6 |
| HARRY S. TRUMAN ELEM. Rolla, MO | 4.6 |
| INGELS ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 4.6 |
| LEE HAMILTON ELEMENTARY Ferguson, MO | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy
What grades does Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy serve?
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy?
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy rank in MO?
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy ranks #1,846 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy a charter school?
Yes, Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy a Title I school?
No, Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy?
99.3% of students at Lee A. Tolbert Com. 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.5%
- Phone
- (816) 561-0114
Resources & Links
District
LEE A. TOLBERT COM. ACADEMY- District Enrollment
- 422
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,626
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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