Top Rankings
Gordon Parks Elem. School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 131 students in Gordon Parks Elem. School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Gordon Parks Elem. School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,458 Schools
# Students
131 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gordon Parks Elem. School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#546 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)11-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
43%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.8%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
27%
9%
% Black
54%
15%
% White
9%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,328 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,771 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,328
$15,190
Spending / Student
$24,771
$14,009
Best Gordon Parks Elem. School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gordon Parks Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3715 Wyoming
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-6700
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gordon Parks Elem. School District?
Gordon Parks Elem. School District manages 1 public schools serving 131 students.
What is the rank of Gordon Parks Elem. School District?
Gordon Parks Elem. School District is ranked #545 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gordon Parks Elem. School District?
54% of Gordon Parks Elem. School District students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gordon Parks Elem. School District?
Gordon Parks Elem. School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Gordon Parks Elem. School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,771 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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