Serving 709 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Guadalupe Centers Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 709 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School's student population of 709 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
709 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guadalupe Centers Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2091 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
96%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
1%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guadalupe Centers Elementary School's ranking?
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School is ranked #2091 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Guadalupe Centers Elementary School?
709 students attend Guadalupe Centers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Guadalupe Centers Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guadalupe Centers Elementary School?
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Guadalupe Centers Elementary School offer ?
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Guadalupe Centers Elementary School part of?
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School is part of Guadalupe Centers Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Guadalupe Centers Elementary School located?
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School is located in the West Blue Valley neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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