Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Primitivo Garcia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Primitivo Garcia Elementary serves the northwest part of Kansas City, MO, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Primitivo Garcia Elementary School's student population of 494 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Rankings
Primitivo Garcia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Primitivo Garcia Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#2022 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
57%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
6%
Showing 2005–2018. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Primitivo Garcia Elementary School's ranking?
Primitivo Garcia Elementary School is ranked #2022 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Primitivo Garcia Elementary School?
494 students attend Primitivo Garcia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Primitivo Garcia Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Primitivo Garcia Elementary School?
Primitivo Garcia Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Primitivo Garcia Elementary School offer ?
Primitivo Garcia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Primitivo Garcia Elementary School part of?
Primitivo Garcia Elementary School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
In what neighborhood is Primitivo Garcia Elementary School located?
Primitivo Garcia Elementary School is located in the Westside North neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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