LEE A. TOLBERT COM. ACADEMY

LEE A. TOLBERT COM. ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the LEE A. TOLBERT COM. ACADEMY school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 485 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, LEE A. TOLBERT COM. ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy (LATCA) is a public charter school located in the historic heart of Kansas City, Missouri. Serving students in grades K-8, the academy is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while fostering a supportive community culture. The school aims to empower its diverse student body by focusing on character development, high expectations, and the fundamental skills necessary for long-term academic success.

The academy distinguishes itself through a structured approach to learning, often emphasizing smaller class environments and a collaborative relationship between faculty, families, and the local community. By centering its mission on the belief that all students can achieve excellence, Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy serves as a vital educational resource for the Paseo corridor, striving to bridge achievement gaps and prepare its graduates for the demands of high school and beyond.

For more information, contact LEE A. TOLBERT COM. ACADEMY at (816) 561-0114 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.