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Topping Elementary School

4433 N Topping Av
Kansas City, MO 64117

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Topping Elementary School serves 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Topping Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 308 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Topping Elementary School's student population of 308 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

308 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Topping Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,091 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Topping Elementary School is 0.74, 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

#1507 out of 2091 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

20-24%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Topping Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

30-34%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Topping Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Topping Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

18%

Black

32%

15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Topping Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

34%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Topping Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

14%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.74

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Topping 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

64%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Topping 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

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

North Kansas City 74 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Topping Elementary School's ranking?

Topping Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%).

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

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Topping Elementary School?

308 students attend Topping Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

34% of Topping Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Topping Elementary School?

Topping Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Topping Elementary School offer ?

Topping Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Topping Elementary School part of?

Topping Elementary School is part of North Kansas City 74 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 308 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education