LAFAYETTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

1900 Lafayette Avenue
ST. LOUIS, MO 63104

www.lafayetteprep.org

Charter School 394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lafayette Preparatory Academy (LPA) is a tuition-free, independent public charter school located in the historic Lafayette Square neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its commitment to diversity, academic rigor, and a holistic approach to education. Its mission focuses on cultivating a vibrant, inclusive community that empowers students to reach their full potential through personalized learning and strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local neighborhood.

The school places a heavy emphasis on building character and fostering a sense of civic responsibility, utilizing small class sizes to ensure that each student receives individualized attention. Academically, LPA employs a comprehensive curriculum designed to challenge students while supporting their social-emotional development. By integrating the unique cultural and historical resources of the St. Louis area into its educational model, Lafayette Preparatory Academy aims to prepare its students not only for success in high school and beyond but also to become engaged, compassionate citizens.

394

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAFAYETTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	19
Black	142
Asian	3
Two or More	31

White
199 (50.5 %)
Black
142 (36.0 %)
Two or More
31 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
19 (4.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	LAFAYETTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Phone:	(314)880-4458
Website:	http://www.lafayetteprep.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 33