Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy

Public Charter • K-8
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Our Mission

At Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy, we understand that all children have the potential to be successful. We also believe that children learn in different ways. We consider our community responsible for providing our students with the skills to be successful leaders and entrepreneurs in the 21st century. Our methodology reflects our pride in our children.

Tuition: NO Tuition
Transportation provided
Before and After-Care Available
Participating SchoolAppKC School

Points of Pride

Entrepreneurship focus and theme
Culturally responsive instructional practices
Award-winning scholar debate team

Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy

3400 The Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64109
816-561-0114
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Website: http://tolbertacademy.org/
Admissions: Jacqueline Bowens
jbowens@tolbertacademy.org
Apply to Lee A. Tolbert
Apply: http://schoolappkc.org

School Details

Year Established: 1999
Total Enrollment: 346
School Type: Public Charter
Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commision
School Hours: 8:00 am - 3:20 pm

Tuition

Tuition: NO Tuition

Demographics

Feeder Schools

10%
Receive Special Ed Services
3%
English Language Learners

Specialized Programs

    Arts Programs

    • Band
    • Instrumental Music
    • Vocal Music

    Sports Programs

    • Basketball (Boys)
    • Basketball (Girls)
    • Track and Field (Boys)
    • Track and Field (Girls)
    • Volleyball (Girls)

    Clubs & Activities

    • Chess Club
    • Debate
    • Entrepreneurship
    • National Honor Society

    Social Services

    • BackSnack Program
    • Dental Services
    • Health Clinic
    • Interpreters
    • Learning Support Specialists
    • School Breakfast
    • School Counselor
    • School Lunch
    • School Nurse
    • Social Worker
    • Uniform Closet

    Family Engagement

    • Classroom Volunteers
    • Evening Family Events
    • Family Appreciation Events
    • Field Trip Chaperone
    • Parent-Community 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.

    Application Open: November 11, 2023
    Application Close: March 1, 2024
    Kindergarten Cutoff: July 31
    Residence: Students must live within the KCPS boundaries.

    How to Apply

    Lee A. Tolbert is one of the Kansas City charter schools working together to simplify their initial application process into one easy form – SchoolAppKC – that you can fill out on any electronic device.

    Admission Preferences

    • Siblings
    Apply to Lee A. Tolbert
    Apply: http://schoolappkc.org
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    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. When comparing scores between years, please remember that the test Missouri gives has changed several times.

    Please note that private schools are not required to participate in these exams.

    In 2019, the average English score in Missouri was 48.7%; the average Math score was 41.9%, source

    Attendance Rate 90/90

    46%

    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 2019, 87.3% of Missouri students were in attendance at least 90% of the time, source.

    Third Grade Reading Scores

    0%

    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 2019, the average 3rd grade reading score in Missouri was 48.7%, source

    Student Growth

    English Language Arts

    Exceeding

    This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in English Language Arts.

    There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).

    Mathematics

    Exceeding

    This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in Mathematics.

    There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).