The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)20-24%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)15-19%
54%
Black
(09-10)97%
18%
White
(09-10)3%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
75%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average).
How many students attend Sanford B. Ladd Elementary School?
216 students attend Sanford B. Ladd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sanford B. Ladd Elementary School students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Sanford B. Ladd Elementary School offer ?
Sanford B. Ladd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sanford B. Ladd Elementary School part of?
Sanford B. Ladd Elementary School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
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