Excellent
#175 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 8% in state
Carver Dual Language School
Elementary School · Kansas City 33 · Kansas City, MO
A Kansas City 33 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4600 ELMWOOD AVE, Kansas City, MO 64130
- Math 40% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs MO 47% (2024)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carver Dual Language School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2021, reaching 40% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Carver Dual Language 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some 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
$40,770
Median home value
$71,500
Median rent
$1,003/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
30.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64130; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis School Inc.Charter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| George Melcher ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Hogan Preparatory Academy ElemCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Border Star MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 254 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kansas City 33
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #3 of 31
- District spending per student
- $18,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carver Dual Language School is listed in KANSAS CITY 33; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carver Dual Language School
Carver Dual Language School is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Kansas City 33, serving approximately 455 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carver Dual Language School
What grades does Carver Dual Language School serve?
Carver Dual Language School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Carver Dual Language School?
Carver Dual Language School has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Dual Language School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Dual Language School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carver Dual Language School rank in MO?
Carver Dual Language School ranks #175 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Carver Dual Language School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carver Dual Language School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Carver Dual Language School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carver Dual Language School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carver Dual Language School a charter school?
No, Carver Dual Language School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carver Dual Language School a Title I school?
No, Carver Dual Language School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carver Dual Language School?
100.0% of students at Carver Dual Language 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 455
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (816) 418-4925
- Area population (ZIP 64130)
- 19,697
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / 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 64130; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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