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#826 of 1,294 schools in KS
Bertram Caruthers Elem
Elementary School · Kansas City · Kansas City, KS
A Kansas City elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1100 Waverly, Kansas City, KS 66104
- Math 23% proficient (2025)
- Reading 21% proficient (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bertram Caruthers Elem score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bertram Caruthers Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,656/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,745
Median home value
$117,900
Median rent
$996/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges/wyandot AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Douglass ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Banneker ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Chelsea ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 534 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kansas City
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #21 of 42
- District spending per student
- $17,613NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bertram Caruthers Elem is listed in Kansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bertram Caruthers Elem
Bertram Caruthers Elem is a public elementary school in Kansas City, KS, part of Kansas City, serving approximately 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #826 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bertram Caruthers Elem
What grades does Bertram Caruthers Elem serve?
Bertram Caruthers Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bertram Caruthers Elem?
Bertram Caruthers Elem has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bertram Caruthers Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Bertram Caruthers Elem is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bertram Caruthers Elem rank in KS?
Bertram Caruthers Elem ranks #826 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Bertram Caruthers Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Bertram Caruthers Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bertram Caruthers Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bertram Caruthers Elem has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bertram Caruthers Elem a charter school?
No, Bertram Caruthers Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bertram Caruthers Elem a Title I school?
No, Bertram Caruthers Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bertram Caruthers Elem?
97.4% of students at Bertram Caruthers Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wyandotte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.6%
- Phone
- (913) 627-4750
- Area population (ZIP 66104)
- 26,820
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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