Needs Improvement
#2150 of 2,221 schools in MO
Center Elem.
Elementary School · CENTER 58
8401 EUCLID AVE, Kansas City, MO 64132
Enrollment
343
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
343
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#2,150 of 2,221
In Kansas City
#143 of 147
public schools
In district
#7 of 7
CENTER 58
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Center Elem.
Elementary School in Kansas City · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Center Elem.
Center Elem. is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of CENTER 58. Center Elem. serves approximately 343 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Center Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,150 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Center Elem. show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.4 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.8
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
48% of students at Center Elem. were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Center Elem. — Students at Center Elem. score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.0/10.
How Center Elem. Compares
See how Center Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
8401 EUCLID AVE, Kansas City, MO 64132
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Center Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BOONE ELEM. (rated 7.4/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST ELIZABETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-LOWER (rated 7.1/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Kansas City, see our Kansas City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ACADEMY FOR INTEGRATED ARTS Kansas City | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| CENTER SR. HIGH Kansas City | 1.0 mi | 3.7 |
| WHITEFIELD ACADEMY Kansas City | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| JOHN T. HARTMAN ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 1.2 mi | 6.0 |
| 7933 MAIN ST. Kansas City | 1.5 mi | 7.4 |
| B. BANNEKER ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 2.0 mi | 4.3 |
| BOONE ELEM. Kansas City | 1.7 mi | 7.4 |
| YELLOW JACKET EARLY LEARNING Kansas City | 1.7 mi | 5.4 |
| ST ELIZABETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kansas City | 1.9 mi | 7.1 |
| GILLIS CENTER SCHOOL Kansas City | 1.7 mi | 6.7 |
| UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-UPPER Kansas City | 2.2 mi | 7.3 |
| UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-MIDDLE Kansas City | 2.2 mi | 8.8 |
| UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-LOWER Kansas City | 2.2 mi | 7.1 |
| HOLLIDAY MONTESSORI Kansas City | 2.0 mi | 6.4 |
| INDIAN CREEK ELEM. Kansas City | 2.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Academie Lafayette Oak Elem Kansas City | 2.2 mi | 3.8 |
| HOGAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY Kansas City | 2.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle Kansas City | 2.6 mi | 6.2 |
| EWING MARION KAUFFMAN HIGH Kansas City | 2.6 mi | 8.4 |
| HOGAN PREPARATORY ACAD MIDDLE Kansas City | 2.6 mi | 3.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64132 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$43,798
Median Home Value
$90,900
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
Population
11,775
College Educated
10.7%
Homeownership
47.3%
Avg Commute
20.2 min
Poverty Rate
30.5%
Median Age
34.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ZITZMAN ELEM. Pacific, MO | 3.4 |
| CASSELL PARK ELEMENTARY Independence, MO | 3.5 |
| DANFORTH ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 3.3 |
| EPIC ELEMENTARY Liberty, MO | 3.5 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD-SOUTH ELE St. Louis, MO | 3.3 |
| GLADDEN ELEM. Belton, MO | 3.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Center Elem.
What grades does Center Elem. serve?
Center Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Center Elem.?
Center Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Elem. is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center Elem. rank in MO?
Center Elem. ranks #2,150 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Center Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Center Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Center Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center Elem. has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Center Elem. a charter school?
No, Center Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center Elem. a Title I school?
No, Center Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center Elem.?
100.0% of students at Center 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.8%
- Phone
- (816) 349-3444
Resources & Links
District
CENTER 58- District Enrollment
- 2,454
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,423
- District Rank
- #7 of 7
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