FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY

FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KANSAS CITY 33 school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 674 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 44 teachers, FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

The **FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY (FLA)**, located in the historic Midtown area of Kansas City, Missouri, is a unique K-8 magnet school within the Kansas City Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its specialized focus on world language immersion. Students at the academy participate in a curriculum that prioritizes fluency in languages such as Spanish, French, or Mandarin Chinese, integrated alongside standard core subjects like mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its focus on bilingualism, the school is noted for fostering a global perspective and cultural competency among its diverse student body. By utilizing an immersion model, the academy aims to develop students who are not only proficient in a second language but are also prepared for the challenges of a globalized society. As a magnet school, it draws families from across the district who are seeking an intensive, language-focused educational experience that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY at (816) 418-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.