Lafayette Preparatory Academy Elementary School (LPA)
Public Charter
| Grades: K-4
Address
1900 Lafayette Avenue , St. Louis, MO 63104Contact
314-880-4458This school is wheelchair accessible
About this school
Mission
To educate and activate children to achieve academic and social success now and in the future.
Quick Fact 1
LPA strives for the highest standards of academic excellence and includes a technology focus; all students take a technology class, including coding, typing, computer software.
Quick Fact 2
LPA is diverse by design with a community of talented teachers and promising students from diverse backgrounds.
Quick Fact 3
LPA provides the friendly joyful atmosphere of a small, supportive community committed to the development of the whole child.
Key Upcoming Dates
- Early Enrollment Application Open Date: SchoolAppSTL Participating School 2025/2026 Application Opens October 14th, 2024
- Early Enrollment Application Deadline: 1st Lottery Pool Early Offer November 15, 2024 2nd Lottery Pool Offer March 7th 2025
Events
School Hours
Core School Hours
08:00 am - 03:30 pm
Before School Care
No
After School Care
03:44 pm - 06:00 pm
Transportation
School Bus
No
Post Activity Transportation
No
After School Transportation
No
Public Transit Options
See Maps
Cost
Tuition
Free
Financial Assitance
N/A
Uniform
Yes
USDA Food Program
Yes
Free Breakfast
Yes
Free Lunch
Yes
Staffing
Principal
Ms. Nicole Niewald nicole.niewald@lafayatteprep.org
Parent Coordinator
Ciera Major ciera.major@lafayetteprep.org
Teachers On Staff
52
Teachers Returning from Last Year
48%
Nurses On Staff
None
Counselors On Staff
Full Time
Social Workers On Staff
None
Special Education
Yes
ESOL
Yes
Student Diversity
Total Students | 394.0 |
---|---|
American Indian / Alaska Native | N/A |
Asian | N/A |
Black | 36.0% |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | N/A |
Hispanic | 4.8% |
White | 50.5% |
Multiracial | 7.9% |
Total Students | 394.0 |
---|---|
Male | 51.0% |
Female | 49.0% |
Limited English Proficient | 7.9% |
Students With Disabilities | 12.9% |
Low Income | 26.1% |
3
Average
3
Average
Student Learning
5 Way Above Average 5 Way Above Average Missouri Assessment Program
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 5 Way Above Average 5 Way Above Average 63.2% | 23.9% | 46.8% |
Mathematics | 5 Way Above Average 4 Above Average 58.4% | 20.2% | 41.0% |
Science | 5 Way Above Average 5 Way Above Average 62.4% | 21.6% | 40.3% |
2 Below Average 3 Average Academic Growth
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 2 Below Average 3 Average 50.0% | 50.7% | 49.9% |
Mathematics | 2 Below Average 3 Average 50.0% | 50.8% | 50.0% |
5
Way Above Average
4
Above Average
Safety & Climate
5 Way Above Average 5 Way Above Average Attendance
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Attendance Rate | 5 Way Above Average 5 Way Above Average 93.9% | 52.3% | 76.5% |
3 Average 3 Average Bullying Incidents
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
On Basis of Race/Nationality | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
On Basis of Gender | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
On Basis of Disability | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
0 0 Discipline
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Out of School Suspensions (OSS) | 0 0 | 6.4% | 3.6% |
3
Average
2
Below Average
Teacher Profile
5 Way Above Average 3 Average Teacher Profile
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Average Years of Experience | 3 Average 2 Below Average 7.7 | 7.3 | 12.7 |
% of Teachers with Advanced Degrees | 1 Way Below Average 1 Way Below Average 18.2% | 37.1% | 58.7% |
3 Average 3 Average Students per Teacher
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Students per Teacher | 3 Average 3 Average 19.0 | 15.9 | 18.3 |
Education Focus
Music
Yes
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama
World Languages
- Spanish
Technology
Yes
Special Education
Yes
Activities
Activities with Partner Organizations
- Girls on the Run
After School Clubs
- Chess Club
- Garden Club
- Mentoring Program
- Science Club
- Student Government
Sports
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Volleyball
Visual and Performing Arts
N/A
School Visits & Enrollment
Application Open Date
SchoolAppSTL Participating School 2025/2026 Application Opens October 14th, 2024
Application Deadline
1st Lottery Pool Early Offer November 15, 2024 2nd Lottery Pool Offer March 7th 2025
Application Fee
Interview Required
No
Student Required to live within city limits?
No
School Tours or Shadow Days?
No
Requirements / Recommended Tests
No
Enrollment Criteria
- Live in St. Louis City
- Completed application (including a tour)