Very Good
#564 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 25% in state
Boone Elem.
Elementary School · Center 58 · Kansas City, MO
A Center 58 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8817 WORNALL RD, Kansas City, MO 64114
- Math 35% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Boone Elem. score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 34% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Boone 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$77,643
Median home value
$257,400
Median rent
$1,304/mo
College educated
56%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64114; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Gillis Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| John T. Hartman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Indian Creek Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 292 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Center 58
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boone Elem. is listed in CENTER 58; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boone Elem.
Boone Elem. is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Center 58, serving approximately 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #564 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boone Elem.
What grades does Boone Elem. serve?
Boone Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Boone Elem.?
Boone Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boone Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Boone Elem. is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boone Elem. rank in MO?
Boone Elem. ranks #564 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Boone Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Boone 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 Boone Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boone Elem. has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Boone Elem. a charter school?
No, Boone Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boone Elem. a Title I school?
No, Boone Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boone Elem.?
57.9% of students at Boone 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
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (816) 349-3613
- Area population (ZIP 64114)
- 24,464
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 64114; 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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