Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hale Cook Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hale Cook Elementary serves the southwest part of Kansas City, MO, covering an area of approximately 8.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hale Cook Elementary School's student population of 344 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings
Hale Cook Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hale Cook 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
#653 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
9%
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Black
21%
15%
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White
57%
67%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hale Cook Elementary School's ranking?
Hale Cook Elementary School is ranked #653 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hale Cook Elementary School often compared to?
Hale Cook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Elementary School, Belinder Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hale Cook Elementary School?
344 students attend Hale Cook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hale Cook Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hale Cook Elementary School?
Hale Cook Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hale Cook Elementary School offer ?
Hale Cook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hale Cook Elementary School part of?
Hale Cook Elementary School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
In what neighborhood is Hale Cook Elementary School located?
Hale Cook Elementary School is located in the Ward Parkway neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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