Hodgen Elem. vs Lafayette Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hodgen Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
206 students
Lafayette Preparatory Academy
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
414 students
| Measure | Hodgen Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Lafayette Preparatory Academy St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1097 of 1,159 | #383 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #48008 of 50,301 | #16258 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 206 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 42% |
| city | ST Louis | St. Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 14.2).
- •Lafayette Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Lafayette Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Lafayette Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 100%).
- •Hodgen Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.8).
- •Lafayette Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 414 students compared with 206.
- •Hodgen Elem. is a public school while Lafayette Preparatory Academy is a charter 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 Hodgen Elem. better than Lafayette Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Preparatory Academy ranks higher (62.8 vs 14.2 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 Hodgen Elem. and Lafayette Preparatory Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and St. Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hodgen Elem.: 206. Lafayette Preparatory Academy: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hodgen Elem. and Lafayette Preparatory Academy rank in Missouri?
Hodgen Elem. is 1097th of 1,159 and Lafayette Preparatory Academy is 383rd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).