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#963 of 1,294 schools in KS
John Fiske Elem
Elementary School · Kansas City · Kansas City, KS
A Kansas City elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
625 S Valley, Kansas City, KS 66105
- Math 10% proficient (2025)
- Reading 18% proficient (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Fiske Elem score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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
96.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Fiske 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 13Minimal Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$32,188
Median home value
$62,200
Median rent
$905/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
37%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Emerson ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| M E Pearson ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 567 | 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
- #29 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
John Fiske Elem is listed in Kansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Fiske Elem
John Fiske Elem is a public elementary school in Kansas City, KS, part of Kansas City, serving approximately 292 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #963 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Fiske Elem
What grades does John Fiske Elem serve?
John Fiske Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend John Fiske Elem?
John Fiske Elem has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Fiske Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at John Fiske Elem is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Fiske Elem rank in KS?
John Fiske Elem ranks #963 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is John Fiske Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
John Fiske Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 John Fiske Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Fiske Elem has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John Fiske Elem a charter school?
No, John Fiske Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Fiske Elem a Title I school?
No, John Fiske Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Fiske Elem?
96.6% of students at John Fiske 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wyandotte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (913) 627-4850
- Area population (ZIP 66105)
- 2,388
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 66105; 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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