Lafayette Preparatory Academy

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Lafayette Preparatory Academy ranks 99 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

1900 Lafayette Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63104-2526

(314) 880-4458

District: Lafayette Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
99^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,219

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 394

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.5%

African American:

36.0%

Two or more races:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lafayette Preparatory Academy ranks better than 89% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.44. (See more...)

Compare Details Lafayette Preparatory Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.68. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.5%), African American (36%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lafayette Preparatory Academy is 17.9. (See more...)

Compare Lafayette Preparatory Academy employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lafayette Preparatory Academy is $11,219.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lafayette Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette Preparatory Academy 99^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Lafayette Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Lafayette Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette Preparatory Academy 17^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lafayette Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Lafayette Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2017	24.80	847^th	1032	17.9%
2018	31.24	756^th	1045	27.7%
2019	47.88	555^th	1052	47.2%
2021	55.36	400^th	901	55.6%
2022	79.76	159^th	908	82.5%
2023	85.44	99^th	898	89.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lafayette Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	15.19	821^st	887	7.4%
2019	36.26	649^th	907	28.4%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Lafayette Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	38.16	160^th	243	34.2%
2019	49.95	120^th	250	52.0%
2021	71.05	26^th	163	84.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Lafayette Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	72.54	205^th	898	77.2%
2019	89.39	50^th	917	94.5%
2021	94.67	17^th	691	97.5%
2022	93.24	24^th	675	96.4%
2023	96.63	10^th	673	98.5%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lafayette Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lafayette Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	73.20	103^rd	587	82.5%
2021	64.04	146^th	454	67.8%
2022	86.68	36^th	459	92.2%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Lafayette Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	88.31	8^th	135	94.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, February 22, 2020

Just re-enrolled for our seventh year! Currently our children are thriving and love this school. Overall the teachers and staff have been doing a great job as improvements in test scores show. LPA is quickly becoming one of the best neighborhood schools in the city and as parents we are very happy. Close Quote

by a citizen
Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Pathetic. This “school” keeps them in recess way too long. Unstructured and little supervision.
Fist fights in the classroom. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lafayette Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	15	51	1	3	1	6	77
2015	28	69	1	5	1	6	110
2016	46	102	3	6	0	13	170
2017	80	119	2	9	0	23	233
2018	117	119	3	10	0	21	270
2019	140	115	5	18	0	24	302
2020	172	134	4	21	0	28	359
2021	188	145	3	22	0	34	392
2022	197	139	3	19	0	35	393
2023	199	142	3	19	0	31	394

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lafayette Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	77	7.1	10.8	62.3
2015	110	8.0	13.7	53.6
2016	170	13.0	13.0	51.2
2017	233	14.3	16.2	47.6
2018	270	19.0	14.1	42.2
2019	302	18.6	16.2	35.8
2020	359	24.5	14.6	29.8
2021	392	29.0	13.5	27.6
2022	393	27.0	14.5	26.5
2023	394	22.0	17.9	24.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lafayette Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	77	7.1	10.8	62.3
2015	110	8.0	13.7	53.6
2016	170	13.0	13.0	51.2
2017	233	14.3	16.2	47.6
2018	270	19.0	14.1	42.2
2019	302	18.6	16.2	35.8
2020	359	24.5	14.6	29.8
2021	392	29.0	13.5	27.6
2022	393	27.0	14.5	26.5
2023	394	22.0	17.9	24.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lafayette Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$443 (4.6%)	$9,247 (95.4%)	$9,690
2020	$402 (4.0%)	$9,529 (96.0%)	$9,931
2021	$1,065 (10.6%)	$8,966 (89.4%)	$10,031
2022	$1,543 (13.8%)	$9,676 (86.2%)	$11,219

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lafayette Preparatory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 555^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 99^th of 898 Elementary schools	41.7%
Ranks 103^rd of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 36^th of 459 Middle schools	9.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Preparatory Academy)	41.3	36.9	4.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Preparatory Academy)	41.3	36.9	4.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	39.7	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Preparatory Academy)	45.6	70.8	25.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Preparatory Academy)	45.6	70.8	25.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Preparatory Academy)	40	59.1	19.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Preparatory Academy)	40	59.1	19.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Preparatory Academy)	62.5	75.6	13.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Preparatory Academy)	62.5	75.6	13.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Preparatory Academy)	37.8	59.1	21.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Preparatory Academy)	37.8	59.1	21.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Lafayette Preparatory Academy)	37.8	70.5	32.7%
5th Grade Science (Lafayette Preparatory Academy)	37.8	70.5	32.7%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Preparatory Academy)	55	48.8	6.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Preparatory Academy)	55	48.8	6.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Preparatory Academy)	35.3	68.4	33.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Preparatory Academy)	35.3	68.4	33.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	302	394	30.5%
African American	115	142	23.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	18	19	5.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	140	199	42.1%
Two or More Races	24	31	29.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.8%	24.6%	11.1%

Schools Near Lafayette Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)					MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lafayette Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1900 Lafayette Avenue	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	Lafayette Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 880-4458	394	22	17.9	24.6%	199 (50.5%)	142 (36.0%)	19 (4.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.9%)	85.4	99^th of 898 public elementary schools	89.0%		79.8	159^th of 908 public elementary schools	82.5%	60		59.1	59.1	48.8	68.4	70.5	70.8						$11,219	$1,543	$9,676
Sigel Elementary Community Education Center	Public	PK, KG-6	2050 Allen Ave	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 771-0010	219	16	13.6	98.6%	12 (5.5%)	193 (88.1%)	13 (5.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.8	875^th of 898 public elementary schools	2.6%		4.4	893^rd of 908 public elementary schools	1.7%	18						13.1		3.9	4.3				$18,186	$1,013	$17,173
Peabody Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1224 S 14th St	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 241-1533	152	11	13.8	98.0%	3 (2.0%)	149 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$25,417	$732	$24,685
Hodgen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1616 California	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 771-2539	199	22	9.0	98.5%	7 (3.5%)	180 (90.5%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)							12.5	6.9					$22,108	$896	$21,212
Momentum Fox Park	Public, Charter	K-8	2617 Shenandoah Ave.	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	Momentum Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 450-7651	173	15	11.4	98.3%	2 (1.2%)	160 (92.5%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	8.4	841^st of 898 public elementary schools	6.3%		7.3	859^th of 908 public elementary schools	5.4%	18				17.4	4.7			9.5	5.9	13.1	4.8	12.4	$14,803	$3,171	$11,632
Dewey School-Internat'l. Studies	Public	PK, KG-5	815 Ann Ave	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 645-4845	390	31	12.5	99.2%	9 (2.3%)	340 (87.2%)	36 (9.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21.4	730^th of 898 public elementary schools	18.7%		10.9	817^th of 908 public elementary schools	10.0%	87	23.2	22.4	26.8			23.3	28.9	23.8	25.0				$16,871	$1,552	$15,319
The Soulard School	Public, Charter	K-5	1110 Victor St.	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	The Soulard School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 865-2799	128	15	8.4	23.4%	85 (66.4%)	17 (13.3%)	9 (7.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (12.5%)								(n/a)			18.7										$11,834	$1,394	$10,440
Lift For Life Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	1920 7th Street	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	Lift For Life Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 231-2337	215	16	13.6	95.8%	0 (0.0%)	215 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.8	897^th of 898 public elementary schools	0.1%		3.2	904^th of 908 public elementary schools	0.4%	7	2.4	2.5					7.3	5.0					$16,017	$2,872	$13,145
The Leadership School	Public, Charter	K-2	1785 Pennsylvania Ave	Saint Louis	63133	St. Louis County	The Leadership School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 409-2308	85	3	28.3	96.5%	2 (2.4%)	79 (92.9%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)								(n/a)
Humboldt Academy Of Higher Lrning	Public	3-5	2516 S. 9th St.	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 932-5720	151	13	11.6	98.0%	14 (9.3%)	130 (86.1%)	3 (2.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	15.3	772^nd of 898 public elementary schools	14.0%		6.7	866^th of 908 public elementary schools	4.6%	94	20.4	4.2	22.4			24.5	22.4	6.3	26.5				$19,029	$826	$18,203

Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette Preparatory Academy

What is the racial makeup of Lafayette Preparatory Academy?

Students at Lafayette Preparatory Academy are 51% White, 36% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

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Is Lafayette Preparatory Academy a good school?

Lafayette Preparatory Academy ranks 99^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lafayette Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 394 students attended Lafayette Preparatory Academy.

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