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Thomas A Edison Elementary School vs. Noble Prentis Elementary School

Should you attend Thomas A Edison Elementary School or Noble Prentis 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
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
1000 Locust Street
Kansas City, KS 66103
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Noble Prentis Elementary School
2337 S 14th Street
Kansas City, KS 66103
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Thomas A Edison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Noble Prentis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas A Edison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Noble Prentis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
232 students
189 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas A Edison 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 Noble Prentis Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas A Edison Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Noble Prentis Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas A Edison 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 Noble Prentis Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas A Edison Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kansas City School District and the state of Kansas, 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 Noble Prentis Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kansas City School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#801 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
#1218 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas A Edison Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Noble Prentis Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas A Edison Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Noble Prentis Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas A Edison Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas 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 Noble Prentis Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas A Edison Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas 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 Noble Prentis Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas 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 Thomas A Edison Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Noble Prentis Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
32
26
Grade 1 Students
45
35
Grade 2 Students
43
36
Grade 3 Students
49
26
Grade 4 Students
37
23
Grade 5 Students
26
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Thomas A Edison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Noble Prentis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas A Edison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, 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 Asian at Noble Prentis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
60%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas A Edison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, 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 Noble Prentis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas A Edison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, 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 Noble Prentis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
19%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas A Edison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, 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 Noble Prentis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas A Edison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, 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 Noble Prentis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas A Edison Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, 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 Noble Prentis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
81%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas A Edison Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, 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 Noble Prentis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas A Edison Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, 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 Noble Prentis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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