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Central Elementary School vs. Alfred L. Renner Elementary School

Should you attend Central Elementary School or Alfred L. Renner Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central Elementary School
1025 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Alfred L. Renner Elementary School
7401 Nw Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64153
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Alfred L. Renner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alfred L. Renner 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% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
364 students
437 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alfred L. Renner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alfred L. Renner Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alfred L. Renner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Platte County R-II School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alfred L. Renner Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Park Hill School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#141 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
#835 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alfred L. Renner Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in MO)
40%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Platte County R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alfred L. Renner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Park Hill School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in MO)
48%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Platte County R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alfred L. Renner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Park Hill School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 1% in MO)
50-59%
(Top 20% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Platte County R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alfred L. Renner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Park Hill School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alfred L. Renner Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
54
-
Kindergarten Students
42
68
Grade 1 Students
53
74
Grade 2 Students
58
69
Grade 3 Students
36
79
Grade 4 Students
57
66
Grade 5 Students
64
81

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Platte County R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alfred L. Renner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Park Hill School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Platte County R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alfred L. Renner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Park Hill School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Platte County R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alfred L. Renner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Park Hill School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
90%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Platte County R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alfred L. Renner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Park Hill School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
4%
% Two or more races
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Platte County R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alfred L. Renner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Park Hill School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Platte County R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alfred L. Renner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Park Hill School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Platte County R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alfred L. Renner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Park Hill School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Platte County R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alfred L. Renner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Park Hill School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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