Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clardy Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Clardy Elementary serves the northwest part of Kansas City, MO, covering an area of approximately 4.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clardy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Clardy Elementary School's student population of 477 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clardy Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clardy Elementary School is 0.63, which is more 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
#442 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clardy Elementary School's ranking?
Clardy Elementary School is ranked #442 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Clardy Elementary School often compared to?
Clardy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopewell Elementary School, West Englewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Clardy Elementary School?
477 students attend Clardy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Clardy Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clardy Elementary School?
Clardy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clardy Elementary School offer ?
Clardy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clardy Elementary School part of?
Clardy Elementary School is part of North Kansas City 74 School District.
In what neighborhood is Clardy Elementary School located?
Clardy Elementary School is located in the Jefferson Highlands neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Jefferson Highlands.
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