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#693 of 2,043 schools in MO

Top 34% in state

Nashua Elementary

Elementary School · NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

221 NE 114TH ST, Kansas City, MO 64155

358
Students
14.9:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 5th
Grades Served
Top 34%
in MO

About Nashua Elementary

Nashua Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of the NORTH KANSAS CITY 74. The school serves approximately 358 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2/10, placing it in the 66.1th percentile among MO schools — an average rating overall.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $96,909, where 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large city setting.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Exceptional36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62%
Reading/ELA Proficiency67%
Overall Proficiency65%
Expected (poverty-adj.)52%
vs. Expected+12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1

Nashua Elementary — Students at Nashua Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

20.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How Nashua Elementary Compares

See how Nashua Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
66th percentile in MO
Academic
9.2/10
9.2/10
Growth
5.8/10
Above average
Environment
2.8/10
Below average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
21%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
24 teachers

Location

221 NE 114TH ST, Kansas City, MO 64155

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.2 mi
School Distance Rating
NEW MARK MIDDLE KANSAS CITY 1.1 mi 4.2
FOX HILL ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY 1.1 mi 5.0
NORTHLAND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM Kansas City 1.2 mi 4.2
STALEY HIGH KANSAS CITY 2.0 mi 3.1
BELL PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY 2.2 mi 5.1
GASHLAND ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY 3.8 mi 3.8
FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Kansas City 3.0 mi 4.2
PATHFINDER ELEM. KANSAS CITY 3.7 mi 3.9
GATEWAY 6TH GRADE CENTER Kansas City 3.4 mi 6.4
SMITHVILLE MONTESSORI ACADEMY II Smithville 3.9 mi 5.5
CLARDY ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY 4.1 mi 4.9
NORTHVIEW ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY 3.6 mi 5.2
MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL KANSAS CITY 4.1 mi 5.5
OAK PARK HIGH KANSAS CITY 4.4 mi 3.1
COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL Kansas City 3.6 mi 4.2
Horizon Elementary SMITHVILLE 4.9 mi 7.2
LINDEN WEST ELEMENTARY GLADSTONE 5.0 mi 4.8
Smithville Middle SMITHVILLE 5.0 mi 6.4
TIFFANY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHL KANSAS CITY 4.3 mi 5.4
Smithville High SMITHVILLE 5.2 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 64155 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$96,909

Median Home Value

$284,500

Median Rent

$1,338/mo

Population

28,754

College Educated

43.7%

Homeownership

71.8%

Avg Commute

22.6 min

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Median Age

36

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Nashua Elementary

What grades does Nashua Elementary serve?

Nashua Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Nashua Elementary?

Nashua Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nashua Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Nashua Elementary 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 Nashua Elementary rank in MO?

Nashua Elementary is ranked #693 out of 2,043 schools in MO.

What is Nashua Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Nashua Elementary has a composite rating of 6.2 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Nashua Elementary a charter school?

No, Nashua Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Nashua Elementary a Title I school?

No, Nashua Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nashua Elementary?

20.7% of students at Nashua Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clay County
Data Year
2023–2024

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details