University Academy-Lower
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kansas City, Missouri 64131 · University Academy
#942 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#38291 of 50,301 nationally
About University Academy-Lower
University Academy-Lower is a charter elementary located in Kansas City, in the University Academy school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 609 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 942nd of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is math proficiency (46th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 609.
There are 155 schools in Kansas City; University Academy-Lower ranks 86th of 145 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for University Academy-Lower by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near University Academy-Lower
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
University Academy-Upper
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
237 students · 0 m away
University Academy-Middle
Kansas City · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
265 students · 0 m away
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
520 students · 437 m away
Hogan Preparatory Academy
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
318 students · 972 m away
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle
Kansas City · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
559 students · 1.4 km away
Ewing Marion Kauffman High
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
402 students · 1.4 km away
Border Star Montessori
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
251 students · 1.6 km away
Brookside Charter Elementary
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students · 1.6 km away
Brookside Charter Middle Schl
Kansas City · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
225 students · 1.6 km away
Hale Cook Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
344 students · 1.8 km away
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Kipp Endeavor Academy
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Academie Lafayette Oak Elem
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Frequently asked questions
Is University Academy-Lower a good school?
University Academy-Lower has a Success Index (US) of 30.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #942 of 1,159 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does University Academy-Lower rank in Missouri?
University Academy-Lower ranks #942 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #38291 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend University Academy-Lower?
University Academy-Lower had 609 students in 2025.
Is University Academy-Lower a elementary school or a high school?
University Academy-Lower is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near University Academy-Lower?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of University Academy-Lower; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.