Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Troost 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2032 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
85%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
6%
Showing 2004–2018. 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 Troost Elementary School's ranking?
Troost Elementary School is ranked #2032 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Troost Elementary School?
251 students attend Troost Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Troost Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Troost Elementary School?
Troost Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Troost Elementary School offer ?
Troost Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Troost Elementary School part of?
Troost Elementary School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
In what neighborhood is Troost Elementary School located?
Troost Elementary School is located in the Eastern 49 63 neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Eastern 49 63.
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