Very Good
#587 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 26% in state
Alfred L. Renner Elem.
Elementary School · Park Hill · Kansas City, MO
A Park Hill elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7401 NW BARRY RD, Kansas City, MO 64153
- Math 33% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alfred L. Renner Elem. score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Alfred L. Renner 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,241/100K
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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
$89,916
Median home value
$330,800
Median rent
$1,141/mo
College educated
50.5%
Homeownership
54.2%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64153; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Point Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| St Therese SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Tiffany Ridge Elementary SchlEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Thomas B. Chinn Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 442 | 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.
Park Hill
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #8 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,382NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alfred L. Renner Elem. is listed in PARK HILL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alfred L. Renner Elem.
Alfred L. Renner Elem. is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Park Hill, serving approximately 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #587 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alfred L. Renner Elem.
What grades does Alfred L. Renner Elem. serve?
Alfred L. Renner Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Alfred L. Renner Elem.?
Alfred L. Renner Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred L. Renner Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred L. Renner Elem. is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alfred L. Renner Elem. rank in MO?
Alfred L. Renner Elem. ranks #587 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Alfred L. Renner Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Alfred L. Renner Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Alfred L. Renner Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alfred L. Renner Elem. has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alfred L. Renner Elem. a charter school?
No, Alfred L. Renner Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alfred L. Renner Elem. a Title I school?
No, Alfred L. Renner Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alfred L. Renner Elem.?
40.3% of students at Alfred L. Renner 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
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Platte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (816) 359-4350
- Area population (ZIP 64153)
- 6,921
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 64153; 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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