Lafayette Preparatory Academy


Summary:

Lafayette Preparatory Academy is a high-performing public charter school serving grades PK-8 in Saint Louis, Missouri. As the sole school in the district, it has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, with students outperforming state averages across multiple subject areas and grade levels. The school's statewide ranking has steadily improved over the past few years, indicating a commitment to continuous improvement and providing an exceptional educational experience for its diverse student population.

Lafayette Preparatory Academy stands out for its high academic performance, with 65.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 41.4%. The school's proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages, suggesting that students are performing at a high level academically. Additionally, the school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 13.6% in 2023-2024 indicates a positive school environment that engages students and encourages attendance.

With a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and spending per student of $11,219 in 2021-2022, Lafayette Preparatory Academy appears to be well-resourced and committed to supporting student learning and well-being. The school's diverse student population, with nearly 29% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, further demonstrates its dedication to equity and inclusion in education.

District Detail

 1900 Lafayette Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63104-2526

 (314) 880-4458

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 367 Missouri districts

See the 2025 Missouri District rankings!
Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 414

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
?







Districts nearby

See the top MO Missouri districts

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
u-SD2L2_29_00606____2_2_011110011__ retrieved from Database in 72 milliseconds.