At a glance
Reported students
108
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
108
Hope Leadership Academy: 108 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
8.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 119
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Hope Leadership Academy
Hope Leadership Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Kansas City. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Hope Leadership Academy. NCES reports 108 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.1:1, below the Missouri median of 12.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (93.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hope Leadership Academy
- 1How do the reported 8.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.9%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black93.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Hope Leadership Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faxon Elementary Elementary · Kansas City 33 | PK–06 | 322 | 1 mi |
| Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy Elementary · Charter · Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy | PK–08 | 401 | 1 mi |
| Phillis Wheatley Elementary Elementary · Kansas City 33 | PK–06 | 386 | 1 mi |
| Wendell Phillips Elementary Elementary · Kansas City 33 | PK–06 | 324 | 1 mi |
| Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem Elementary · Charter · Academie Lafayette | PK–05 | 492 | 1.5 mi |
| George Melcher Elementary Elementary · Kansas City 33 | PK–06 | 341 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hope Leadership Academy
What grades does Hope Leadership Academy serve?
Hope Leadership Academy reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hope Leadership Academy.
How many students attend Hope Leadership Academy?
Hope Leadership Academy reported 108 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 119 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hope Leadership Academy?
The calculated ratio is 8.1:1, based on 108 students and 13.35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hope Leadership Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hope Leadership Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Hope Leadership Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hope Leadership Academy in?
Hope Leadership Academy is part of Hope Leadership Academy, based in Kansas City, MO, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hope Leadership Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Faxon Elementary (1 mi), Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy (1 mi), Phillis Wheatley Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.