Lafayette Preparatory Academy vs Peabody Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 819 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette Preparatory Academy
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
414 students
Peabody Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
171 students
| Measure | Lafayette Preparatory Academy St. Louis, Missouri | Peabody Elem. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 1,159 | #1124 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #16258 of 50,301 | #48769 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 414 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 2.5% |
| city | St. Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 12.3).
- •Lafayette Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 2.5%).
- •Lafayette Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 2.5%).
- •Lafayette Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 100%).
- •Peabody Elem. does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.8).
- •Lafayette Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 414 students compared with 171.
- •Lafayette Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Peabody Elem. 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 Lafayette Preparatory Academy better than Peabody Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Preparatory Academy ranks higher (62.8 vs 12.3 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 Lafayette Preparatory Academy and Peabody Elem.?
About 819 m in a straight line, between St. Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Preparatory Academy: 414. Peabody Elem.: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Preparatory Academy and Peabody Elem. rank in Missouri?
Lafayette Preparatory Academy is 383rd of 1,159 and Peabody Elem. is 1124th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).