Academie Lafayette Armour IMS vs Faxon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academie Lafayette Armour IMS
Kansas City · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
295 students
Faxon Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
322 students
| Measure | Academie Lafayette Armour IMS Kansas City, Missouri | Faxon Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 392 | #1079 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #354 of 15,369 | #46760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 295 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 17% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academie Lafayette Armour IMS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 16.7).
- •Academie Lafayette Armour IMS does better on math proficiency (75% vs 17%).
- •Academie Lafayette Armour IMS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 17%).
- •Academie Lafayette Armour IMS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 100%).
- •Faxon Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.8).
- •Faxon Elementary is the larger school with 322 students compared with 295.
- •Academie Lafayette Armour IMS is a charter school while Faxon Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academie Lafayette Armour IMS better than Faxon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Academie Lafayette Armour IMS ranks higher (89.0 vs 16.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academie Lafayette Armour IMS and Faxon Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academie Lafayette Armour IMS: 295. Faxon Elementary: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academie Lafayette Armour IMS and Faxon Elementary rank in Missouri?
Academie Lafayette Armour IMS is 3rd of 392 and Faxon Elementary is 1079th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).