LAFAYETTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Located at 1900 Lafayette Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri, Lafayette Preparatory Academy is an open, independent charter district operating within a large city environment. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade across a single operational school building, the academy provides continuous primary and middle school education. The student body consists of 414 total enrolled learners, comprising 216 male and 198 female students. Demographically, the student population includes 218 White students, 150 Black students, 26 students of two or more races, 17 Hispanic students, and 3 Asian students, with classroom sizes ranging from 2 pre-kindergarten students to 51 fifth-grade students.

To support its academic programs and student population, the district employs a total staff context of 102 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This workforce includes 70 FTE teachers, 3 FTE instructional aides, and 29 FTE support staff members, ensuring dedicated instructional and operational assistance across the school. Functioning as its own local educational agency for federal programs, Lafayette Preparatory Academy blends localized charter management with comprehensive educational oversight. Parents, students, and researchers interested in learning more about the district can visit their official website at http://www.lafayetteprep.org or reach their office directly by phone at (314) 880-4458.