Public Charter • K-5
Académie Lafayette – Cherry St. Campus
Our Mission
Our mission is to educate the children of Kansas City to become globally minded, locally active, critical thinkers through immersion in world languages and cultures.
About
Académie Lafayette offers a total French immersion program. The regular school curriculum is taught entirely in French except for English Language Arts.
Points of Pride
School Details
Tuition
Demographics
6%
Receive Special Ed Services
4%
English Language Learners
Specialized Programs
- French Immersion
Electives
- Art
- Physical Education (P.E.)
- Music
Sports Programs
Clubs & Activities
- Chess Club
- Robotics
- Drama Club
- After School Tutoring
- Science Club
- Lead To Read
Social Services
- BackSnack Program
- Health Clinic
- Interpreters
- School Breakfast
- School Lunch
- Uniform Closet
- Vision Services
- Behavioral Interventionist
Family Engagement
- Classroom Volunteers
- Evening Family Events
- Family Appreciation Events
- Field Trip Chaperone
- Parent Book Clubs
- Parent Communication App
- Parent-Community Association
- Parent-Teacher Association
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Schoolwide Volunteers
Application Details
Although many schools have application deadlines, most continue to accept applications for available seats on an ongoing basis.
How to Apply
Academie Lafayette is one of the Kansas City charter schools working together to simplify their initial application process into one easy 8-question form – SchoolAppKC – that you can fill out on any electronic device.
*Note: If our school does not have space for your child, you may choose to remain on their waitlist.
*Note: Students without prior French experience are only accepted in Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 9th – 12th grade.
Admission Preferences
- Siblings
- Employee
Apply to Academie Lafayette
Apply: http://www.schoolappkc.org
Enrollment Requirements
- Completed application
- Birth Certificate
- Current Immunization Record or Religious Exemption Statement
- Most recent report card/transcript (not required for kindergarten applicants)
Public schools also require:
- Proof of Address (also called “Proof of Residency”)
- Parent or guardian photo ID
Standardized Test Results
English
* Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.
Math
* Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.
Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are scored (or graded) according to four achievement levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. The number shown here is the percentage of students who scored Proficient or Advanced.
Please note that private schools are not required to participate in these exams.
In 2024, the average English score in Missouri was 43%; the average Math score was 41.1%, source
Attendance Rate 90/90
87%
Schools strive to have at least 90% of their students achieve a 90% attendance rate because kids learn best when they’re in school.
In 2024, 78.2% of Missouri students were in attendance at least 90% of the time, source.
Third Grade Reading Scores
42%
Third grade is the important time when kids switch from learning to read to reading to learn and is an important benchmark for a student’s educational development.
In 2024, the average 3rd grade reading score in Missouri was 41.6%, source
Student Growth
English Language Arts
Target
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in English Language Arts.
There are four categories possible: Emerging, Approaching, On-Track and Target.
Mathematics
Target
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in Mathematics.
There are four categories possible: Emerging, Approaching, On-Track and Target.
“Having the opportunity to send my kids to Académie Lafayette, where they are getting such a broad perspective on world views from international teachers and an enriching education of language immersion is beyond what I would dream up for their education. As parents, we have confidence in the staff and curriculum- that they are receiving top tier education which will impact their future in such an invaluable way. If you have this incredible opportunity to send your children as well, take it!” -Kat Kroeger Chen
“We chose AL because the immersion experience fosters cognitive development, adaptability, and a global perspective while preparing my child to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world. There is no other school in the region where you can graduate trilingual, if you choose. And the best part, it is FREE!” -Nickey