Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Claude A Huyck Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Claude A Huyck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Claude A Huyck Elementary School's student population of 283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Claude A Huyck Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Claude A Huyck Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#959 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
3%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
37%
7%
White
8%
61%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Claude A Huyck Elementary School's ranking?
Claude A Huyck Elementary School is ranked #959 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Claude A Huyck Elementary School often compared to?
Claude A Huyck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F Kennedy Elementary School, Stony Point North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Claude A Huyck Elementary School?
283 students attend Claude A Huyck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Claude A Huyck Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Claude A Huyck Elementary School?
Claude A Huyck Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Claude A Huyck Elementary School offer ?
Claude A Huyck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Claude A Huyck Elementary School part of?
Claude A Huyck Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Claude A Huyck Elementary School located?
Claude A Huyck Elementary School is located in the Victory Hills neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 5 other public schools located in Victory Hills.
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