Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Welborn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Welborn Elementary serves the northern part of Kansas City, KS, encompassing an area of approximately 6 square miles. Most families can expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the nearest zone boundary and a maximum distance of 2.2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Welborn Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Welborn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Welborn Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1102 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welborn Elementary School's ranking?
Welborn Elementary School is ranked #1102 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Welborn Elementary School often compared to?
Welborn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Welborn Elementary School?
504 students attend Welborn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Welborn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Welborn Elementary School?
Welborn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Welborn Elementary School offer ?
Welborn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Welborn Elementary School part of?
Welborn Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.
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