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#937 of 1,294 schools in KS
Chelsea Elem
Elementary School · Kansas City · Kansas City, KS
A Kansas City elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2500 Wood, Kansas City, KS 66104
- Math 13% proficient (2025)
- Reading 19% proficient (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chelsea Elem score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (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
80.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chelsea 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Twain ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| School for Blind ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Bertram Caruthers ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 343 | 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
- #24 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
Chelsea Elem is listed in Kansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chelsea Elem
Chelsea Elem is a public elementary school in Kansas City, KS, part of Kansas City, serving approximately 534 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #937 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chelsea Elem
What grades does Chelsea Elem serve?
Chelsea Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Chelsea Elem?
Chelsea Elem has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chelsea Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Chelsea Elem is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chelsea Elem rank in KS?
Chelsea Elem ranks #937 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Chelsea Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Chelsea Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Chelsea Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chelsea Elem has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chelsea Elem a charter school?
No, Chelsea Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chelsea Elem a Title I school?
No, Chelsea Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chelsea Elem?
80.9% of students at Chelsea 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
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wyandotte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (913) 627-5000
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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