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#1147 of 2,221 schools in MO
Gordon Parks Elem.
Elementary School · Gordon Parks Elem. · Kansas City, MO
A charter elementary school in Kansas City, MO where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3715 WYOMING, Kansas City, MO 64111
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gordon Parks Elem. score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 15% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 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 Gordon Parks 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 85Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$61,802
Median home value
$269,500
Median rent
$1,184/mo
College educated
64.3%
Homeownership
30.2%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Village Elementary AcadeCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 3–5 | 0.7 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Allen Village PreschoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.7 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Allen Village Primary AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–2 | 0.7 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of HopePrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 150 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Gordon Parks Elem.
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $29,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Gordon Parks Elem. is listed in GORDON PARKS ELEM.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gordon Parks Elem.
Gordon Parks Elem. is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Gordon Parks Elem., serving approximately 114 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,147 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gordon Parks Elem.
What grades does Gordon Parks Elem. serve?
Gordon Parks Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Gordon Parks Elem.?
Gordon Parks Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Parks Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Parks Elem. is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gordon Parks Elem. rank in MO?
Gordon Parks Elem. ranks #1,147 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Gordon Parks Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Gordon Parks Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Gordon Parks Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gordon Parks Elem. has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gordon Parks Elem. a charter school?
Yes, Gordon Parks Elem. is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gordon Parks Elem. a Title I school?
No, Gordon Parks Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gordon Parks Elem.?
100.0% of students at Gordon Parks 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 114
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.4%
- Phone
- (816) 753-6700
- Area population (ZIP 64111)
- 16,974
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES 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 64111; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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