Academie Lafayette Oak Elem vs University Academy-Upper
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 437 m 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
University Academy-Upper
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
237 students
| Measure | Academie Lafayette Oak Elem Kansas City, Missouri | University Academy-Upper Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 1,159 | #133 of 497 |
| National rank | #9358 of 50,301 | #5636 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 520 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 64.5% |
| 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 60.7).
- •University Academy-Upper does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 57%).
- •University Academy-Upper does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 63%).
- •Academie Lafayette Oak Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 100%).
- •University Academy-Upper does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.7).
- •Academie Lafayette Oak Elem is the larger school with 520 students compared with 237.
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 University Academy-Upper?
On the Success Index (US), Academie Lafayette Oak Elem ranks higher (72.8 vs 60.7 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 Oak Elem and University Academy-Upper?
About 437 m in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem: 520. University Academy-Upper: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academie Lafayette Oak Elem and University Academy-Upper rank in Missouri?
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem is 181st of 1,159 and University Academy-Upper is 133rd of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).