Serving 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gordon Parks 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gordon Parks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gordon Parks Elementary School's student population of 114 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
Providing exceptional foundations for the future.
School Rankings
Gordon Parks 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 Gordon Parks 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
#1984 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
27%
8%
Black
52%
15%
White
13%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
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 Gordon Parks Elementary School's ranking?
Gordon Parks Elementary School is ranked #1984 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Gordon Parks Elementary School often compared to?
Gordon Parks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hope Leadership Academy, Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Gordon Parks Elementary School?
114 students attend Gordon Parks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Gordon Parks Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gordon Parks Elementary School?
Gordon Parks Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gordon Parks Elementary School offer ?
Gordon Parks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gordon Parks Elementary School part of?
Gordon Parks Elementary School is part of Gordon Parks Elem. School District.
In what neighborhood is Gordon Parks Elementary School located?
Gordon Parks Elementary School is located in the Midtown Westport neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Midtown Westport.
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