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Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy (Closed 2014)

201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111

Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy serves 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving was 20-24% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving was 15-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).

The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy
Kind	93
1	85
2	88
3	79
4	89
5	85

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Total Students

519 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy
2023	519
2022	519
2021	519
2020	519
2019	519
2018	519
2017	519
2016	519
2015	519
2013	519
2012	511
2011	594
2010	637
2009	675
2008	589

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Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy
2023	32
2022	32
2021	32
2020	32
2019	32
2018	32
2017	32
2016	32
2015	32
2013	32
2012	39
2011	31
2010	40
2009	35
2008	32

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School Rankings

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State Level (MO)

(12-13)

20-24%

53%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2013)
Year	Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy	Missouri	Kansas City 33 School District
2013	22%	53%	29%
2012	31%	55%	30%
2011	24%	54%	26%
2010	28%	53%	30%

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(12-13)

15-19%

55%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2013)
Year	Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy	Missouri	Kansas City 33 School District
2013	17%	55%	29%
2012	26%	55%	27%
2011	23%	55%	29%
2010	29%	54%	30%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy	Missouri	Kansas City 33 School District
2023	16:1	13:1	10:1
2022	16:1	13:1	12:1
2021	16:1	13:1	10:1
2020	16:1	13:1	11:1
2019	16:1	13:1	11:1
2018	16:1	14:1	11:1
2017	16:1	13:1	11:1
2016	16:1	14:1	11:1
2015	16:1	14:1	11:1
2013	16:1	14:1	16:1
2012	13:1	14:1	16:1
2011	19:1	14:1	14:1
2010	16:1	13:1	12:1
2009	20:1	13:1	12:1
2008	19:1	13:1	13:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy	Missouri	Kansas City 33 School District
2023	1%	2%	4%
2022	1%	2%	4%
2021	1%	2%	4%
2020	1%	2%	5%
2019	1%	2%	5%
2013	1%	2%	4%

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Hispanic

14%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy	Missouri	Kansas City 33 School District
2023	14%	8%	24%
2022	14%	8%	23%
2021	14%	7%	22%
2020	14%	7%	22%
2019	14%	7%	22%
2018	14%	6%	23%
2017	14%	6%	23%
2016	14%	6%	23%
2015	14%	6%	24%
2013	14%	5%	27%
2012	13%	5%	26%
2011	10%	5%	26%
2010	10%	4%	26%
2009	10%	4%	24%
2008	7%	4%	21%

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Black

81%

15%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy	Missouri	Kansas City 33 School District
2023	81%	15%	57%
2022	81%	15%	57%
2021	81%	15%	59%
2020	81%	16%	60%
2019	81%	16%	60%
2018	82%	16%	58%
2017	82%	16%	58%
2016	82%	16%	61%
2015	82%	16%	59%
2013	81%	17%	60%
2012	83%	17%	61%
2011	86%	17%	61%
2010	88%	18%	63%
2009	88%	18%	65%
2008	92%	18%	62%

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White

68%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy	Missouri	Kansas City 33 School District
2023	2%	69%	11%
2022	2%	69%	12%
2021	2%	70%	11%
2020	2%	71%	11%
2019	2%	71%	11%
2018	2%	72%	13%
2017	2%	72%	13%
2016	2%	72%	12%
2015	2%	73%	12%
2013	2%	74%	9%
2012	3%	74%	9%
2011	3%	75%	9%
2010	2%	76%	8%
2009	2%	76%	9%
2008	1%	76%	14%

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Hawaiian

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy	Missouri	Kansas City 33 School District
2023	1%	6%	2%
2022	1%	5%	2%
2021	1%	5%	1%
2020	1%	4%	2%
2019	1%	4%	2%
2018	2%	4%	2%
2017	2%	4%	2%
2016	2%	3%	1%
2015	2%	3%	1%
2013	1%	2%
2012	1%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.33

0.51

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy	Missouri	Kansas City 33 School District
2023	0.33	0.50	0.58
2022	0.33	0.50	0.58
2021	0.33	0.48	0.57
2020	0.33	0.47	0.55
2019	0.33	0.47	0.55
2018	0.31	0.45	0.57
2017	0.31	0.45	0.57
2016	0.31	0.46	0.57
2015	0.31	0.44	0.57
2013	0.34	0.42	0.57
2012	0.30	0.42	0.55
2011	0.25	0.41	0.55
2010	0.22	0.39	0.54
2009	0.22	0.39	0.52
2008	0.16	0.39	0.55

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Eligible for

82%

42%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy	Missouri	Kansas City 33 School District
2023	82%	41%	92%
2022	82%	40%	92%
2021	82%	43%	92%
2020	82%	44%	92%
2019	82%	44%	92%
2018	81%	44%	92%
2017	81%	44%	92%
2016	81%	44%	91%
2015	81%	44%	91%
2013	82%	38%
2012	82%	38%	76%
2011	92%	37%	73%
2010	78%	36%	67%
2009	75%	31%	66%
2008	76%	32%	64%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy	Missouri	Kansas City 33 School District
2023	3%	7%	2%
2022	3%	5%	2%
2021	3%	6%	2%
2020	3%	6%	2%
2019	3%	6%	2%
2018	2%	6%	2%
2017	2%	6%	2%
2016	2%	6%	2%
2015	2%	7%	2%
2013	3%	7%
2012	4%	7%	4%
2011	2%	7%	4%
2010	5%	8%	6%
2009	9%	8%	6%
2008	7%	8%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Kansas City 33 School District

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 53% MO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).

How many students attend Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy?

519 students attend Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy?

Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.

What grades does Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy offer ?

Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy part of?

Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy is part of Kansas City 33 School District.

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