Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wendell Phillips 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wendell Phillips Elementary serves the northwest part of Kansas City, MO, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wendell Phillips Elementary School's student population of 324 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1933
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wendell Phillips Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wendell Phillips Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1911 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
69%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 14-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 Wendell Phillips Elementary School's ranking?
Wendell Phillips Elementary School is ranked #1911 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Wendell Phillips Elementary School?
324 students attend Wendell Phillips Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Wendell Phillips Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wendell Phillips Elementary School?
Wendell Phillips Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wendell Phillips Elementary School offer ?
Wendell Phillips Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wendell Phillips Elementary School part of?
Wendell Phillips Elementary School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
In what neighborhood is Wendell Phillips Elementary School located?
Wendell Phillips Elementary School is located in the East Side neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 14 other public schools located in East Side.
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