The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)25-29%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)25-29%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)1%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
4%
Black
(09-10)95%
18%
White
(09-10)2%
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
88%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average).
How many students attend Wm. A. Knotts Elementary School?
198 students attend Wm. A. Knotts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wm. A. Knotts Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Wm. A. Knotts Elementary School offer ?
Wm. A. Knotts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wm. A. Knotts Elementary School part of?
Wm. A. Knotts Elementary School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
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