UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-LOWER

WWW.UNIVERSITYACADEMY.ORG

Charter School 617 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

University Academy-Lower is an extension of the University Academy charter school system located in Kansas City, Missouri. As part of a highly regarded college-preparatory institution, the lower school focuses on establishing a strong academic foundation for students in the elementary grade levels. The school is committed to a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for long-term success, emphasizing not only academic achievement but also the development of character and social responsibility within the local community.

The school operates under the mission of providing an environment where high expectations and personalized support allow students to thrive. By maintaining a clear pathway toward higher education, University Academy-Lower aims to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that all students, regardless of background, have the tools necessary to compete at the collegiate level. The institution is known for its focus on structured learning, parent engagement, and a culture that values academic excellence as the primary gateway to future opportunity.

617

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-LOWER
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	6
Black	592
Asian	3
American Indian	3

Black
592 (95.9 %)
White
13 (2.1 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	UNIVERSITY ACADEMY
Phone:	(816)412-5973
Website:	http://WWW.UNIVERSITYACADEMY.ORG
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	609
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 109