Academie Lafayette Oak Elem vs Border Star Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
520 students
Border Star Montessori
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
251 students
| Measure | Academie Lafayette Oak Elem Kansas City, Missouri | Border Star Montessori Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 1,159 | #776 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9358 of 50,301 | #30342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 520 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academie Lafayette Oak Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 42.4).
- •Academie Lafayette Oak Elem does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Academie Lafayette Oak Elem does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Academie Lafayette Oak Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 100%).
- •Academie Lafayette Oak Elem does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.8).
- •Academie Lafayette Oak Elem is the larger school with 520 students compared with 251.
- •Academie Lafayette Oak Elem is a charter school while Border Star Montessori 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 Oak Elem better than Border Star Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Academie Lafayette Oak Elem ranks higher (72.8 vs 42.4 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 Oak Elem and Border Star Montessori?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem: 520. Border Star Montessori: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academie Lafayette Oak Elem and Border Star Montessori rank in Missouri?
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem is 181st of 1,159 and Border Star Montessori is 776th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).