Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ac Prep 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: AC PREP ELEMENTARY's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Kansas City, MO, spanning approximately 67.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with the average distance to the zone edge being 5.5 miles and the furthest edge located 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ac Prep Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1937
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ac Prep Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ac Prep Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1858 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
88%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
67%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
Showing 2002–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ac Prep Elementary School's ranking?
Ac Prep Elementary School is ranked #1858 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ac Prep Elementary School often compared to?
Ac Prep Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like B. Banneker Elementary School 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 40% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ac Prep Elementary School?
366 students attend Ac Prep Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ac Prep Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ac Prep Elementary School?
Ac Prep Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ac Prep Elementary School offer ?
Ac Prep Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ac Prep Elementary School part of?
Ac Prep Elementary School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ac Prep Elementary School located?
Ac Prep Elementary School is located in the Swope Park Campus neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Swope Park Campus.
School Reviews
Review Ac Prep Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
