Very Good
#624 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 28% in state
Compass Elementary
Elementary School · Hickman Mills C-1 · Kansas City, MO
A Hickman Mills C-1 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5401 E. 103RD ST, Kansas City, MO 64137
- Math 44% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Compass Elementary score 38% 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 31 points since 2021, reaching 38% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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 35 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
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Compass Elementary 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 11Minimal Transit
- Bike 9Somewhat 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
$64,097
Median home value
$179,000
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
47.2%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64137; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale M Thompson/trails West SEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Dobbs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Warford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Islamic School of Greater Kansas CityPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 216 | 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.
Hickman Mills C-1
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Compass Elementary is listed in HICKMAN MILLS C-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Compass Elementary
Compass Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Hickman Mills C-1, serving approximately 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #624 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Compass Elementary
What grades does Compass Elementary serve?
Compass Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Compass Elementary?
Compass Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Compass Elementary rank in MO?
Compass Elementary ranks #624 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Compass Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Compass Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Compass Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Compass Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Compass Elementary a charter school?
No, Compass Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Compass Elementary a Title I school?
No, Compass Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Compass Elementary?
100.0% of students at Compass 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (816) 316-7750
- Area population (ZIP 64137)
- 10,004
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 64137; 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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