Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#930 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
18%
15%
White
60%
69%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School is ranked #930 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopewell Elementary School, Tiffany Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School?
424 students attend Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School?
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School offer ?
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School part of?
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School is part of Park Hill School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School located?
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School is located in the The Coves neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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