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#1700 of 2,221 schools in MO
Gladstone Elementary
Elementary School · Kansas City 33 · Kansas City, MO
A Kansas City 33 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
335 N ELMWOOD, Kansas City, MO 64123
- Math 24% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gladstone Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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 32 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
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Where Gladstone 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$46,764
Median home value
$111,100
Median rent
$961/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
63.6%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64123; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| James ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Whittier ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Garfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 483 | 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.
Kansas City 33
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #21 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
Gladstone Elementary is listed in KANSAS CITY 33; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gladstone Elementary
Gladstone Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Kansas City 33, serving approximately 403 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,700 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gladstone Elementary
What grades does Gladstone Elementary serve?
Gladstone Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Gladstone Elementary?
Gladstone Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Elementary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gladstone Elementary rank in MO?
Gladstone Elementary ranks #1,700 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Gladstone Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gladstone Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Gladstone Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gladstone Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gladstone Elementary a charter school?
No, Gladstone Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gladstone Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gladstone Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gladstone Elementary?
100.0% of students at Gladstone 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (816) 418-3285
- Area population (ZIP 64123)
- 11,130
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 / 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 64123; 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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