Elementary Schools in Academie Lafayette

The Academie Lafayette district in Missouri is home to two elementary schools: Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary and Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary. Both schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the larger Academie Lafayette district.

Based on the available data, Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary appears to be the standout school in the district. It consistently ranks higher than Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, reaching as high as 61st out of 906 Missouri elementary schools in 2023-2024. Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary also outperforms the district and state averages on most MAP test proficiency rates, particularly in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts. Additionally, it has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and spends slightly less per student compared to its counterpart.

In contrast, Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary has lower test scores and rankings compared to Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary, though it still performs above the state averages in many areas. The difference in academic performance between the two schools suggests that factors other than funding, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and resource allocation, may be more influential in driving student outcomes.