Very Good
#489 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 38% in state
Lowell Brune Elementary School
Elementary School · Kansas City · Kansas City, KS
A Kansas City elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2200 N. 89th Terrace, Kansas City, KS 66109
- Math 18% proficient (2025)
- Reading 28% proficient (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lowell Brune Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 23% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lowell Brune Elementary School 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 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 6Somewhat 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
$101,830
Median home value
$255,500
Median rent
$1,626/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66109; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude a Huyck ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| St Patricks SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Stony Point NorthEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| John F Kennedy ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 417 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kansas City
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Lowell Brune Elementary School is listed in Kansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lowell Brune Elementary School
Lowell Brune Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kansas City, KS, part of Kansas City, serving approximately 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #489 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lowell Brune Elementary School
What grades does Lowell Brune Elementary School serve?
Lowell Brune Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lowell Brune Elementary School?
Lowell Brune Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Brune Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Brune Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lowell Brune Elementary School rank in KS?
Lowell Brune Elementary School ranks #489 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Lowell Brune Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lowell Brune Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Lowell Brune Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lowell Brune Elementary School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Lowell Brune Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lowell Brune Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lowell Brune Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lowell Brune Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lowell Brune Elementary School?
75.1% of students at Lowell Brune Elementary School 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
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wyandotte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (913) 551-3200
- Area population (ZIP 66109)
- 27,715
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 66109; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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