Serving 332 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 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Compass Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Compass Elementary School's student population of 332 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Compass Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1902 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
8%
Black
53%
15%
White
11%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compass Elementary School's ranking?
Compass Elementary School is ranked #1902 out of 2,084 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?
332 students attend Compass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Compass Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% 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 13:1, 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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