Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Attucks 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
n/a
Asian
(15-16)4%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)13%
6%
Black
(15-16)74%
16%
White
(15-16)8%
72%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% MO state average).
How many students attend Attucks Elementary School?
229 students attend Attucks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Attucks Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Attucks Elementary School?
Attucks Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Attucks Elementary School offer ?
Attucks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Attucks Elementary School part of?
Attucks Elementary School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
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