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Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School

7100 Nw Chatham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64151
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6/
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Top 50%
Tel: (816) 359-4330
chinn.parkhill.k12.mo.us
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Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School serves 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
475 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#930 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
7%
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Black
17%
15%
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White
61%
70%
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Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.59
0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Park Hill School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School's ranking?

Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School?

475 students attend Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

61% of Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School?

Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School offer ?

Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School part of?

Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School is part of Park Hill School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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