Serving 626 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gracemor 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 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gracemor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Gracemor Elementary School's student population of 626 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gracemor 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 Gracemor Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1427 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
20%
8%
Black
18%
15%
White
46%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gracemor Elementary School's ranking?
Gracemor Elementary School is ranked #1427 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Gracemor Elementary School often compared to?
Gracemor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapel Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Gracemor Elementary School?
626 students attend Gracemor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Gracemor Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gracemor Elementary School?
Gracemor Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gracemor Elementary School offer ?
Gracemor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gracemor Elementary School part of?
Gracemor Elementary School is part of North Kansas City 74 School District.
In what neighborhood is Gracemor Elementary School located?
Gracemor Elementary School is located in the Gracemor Randolph Corners neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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