HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 113 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 8 teachers, HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, located on East Linwood Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri, is an urban educational institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence and character development within its community. Operating with a mission rooted in both scholastic achievement and the cultivation of leadership skills, the academy seeks to prepare its students to become proactive, responsible citizens. By focusing on a holistic approach, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and provide a supportive environment that encourages students to reach their full potential despite the challenges often associated with urban educational settings.
The academy emphasizes a curriculum that integrates traditional core subjects with social-emotional learning and moral development. Through its emphasis on "leadership," the school promotes values such as integrity, service, and perseverance, encouraging students to take ownership of their education and their future. By serving the Kansas City area, HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY functions as a vital resource for families seeking a structured, values-based educational alternative that prioritizes individualized student growth and long-term community impact.
For more information, contact HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY at (816) 921-1213 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KANSAS CITY, MO 64128-1544
(816) 921-1213
http://HLAKC.ORG
HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 113 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI - District:
- HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
- Total Students:
- 113
- Teachers:
- 8.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 113 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 87.6%
- Two or more races
- 8.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.8%
- White
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.