Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Compass 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Burke Elementary serves the west part of Kansas City, MO, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Compass Elementary School's student population of 335 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Motto
Compass Elementary - Pointing to Future Success
School Rankings
Compass 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 Compass Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1842 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
27%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Teal and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compass Elementary School's ranking?
Compass Elementary School is ranked #1842 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Compass Elementary School often compared to?
Compass Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like M. L. King Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Compass Elementary School?
335 students attend Compass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Compass Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Compass Elementary School?
Compass Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Compass Elementary School offer ?
Compass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Compass Elementary School part of?
Compass Elementary School is part of Hickman Mills C-1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Compass Elementary School located?
Compass Elementary School is located in the Fairlane neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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