Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School serves 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School's student population of 420 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 420 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Rankings
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,091 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2065 out of 2091 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 4% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 7% |
| Black | 60% | 16% |
| White | 6% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kansas City 33 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Phillis Wheatley Elementary School is Lincoln College Prep. (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kipp Endeavor Academy (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kansas City Kipp Endeavor Academy Charter School
Math: 20% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 548 students10
0.7 miles
2700 E 18th St Ste 155b
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 241-3994 0.7 K-8 548 - Kansas City Lincoln College Prep. Magnet School
Math: 54% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-12 | 1,043 student10
0.8 miles
2111 Woodland
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000 0.8 6-12 1,043 - Kansas City Contract Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-1210
0.9 miles
3708 Linwood
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-2200 0.9 PK-12 n/a - Kansas City Hope Leadership Academy Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 113 students10
0.9 miles
2800 E. Linwood Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 921-1213 0.9 K-4 113 - Kansas City Wendell Phillips Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 318 students10
0.9 miles
2400 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3755 0.9 PK-6 318
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