Below Average
#1871 of 2,221 schools in MO
Guadalupe Centers Elementary
Elementary School · Guadalupe Centers Schools · Kansas City, MO
A charter elementary school in Kansas City, MO where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5123 E Truman Road, Kansas City, MO 64127
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 19% vs MO 47% (2024)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Guadalupe Centers Elementary score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2024.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Guadalupe Centers 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 21Somewhat 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
$32,179
Median home value
$59,300
Median rent
$886/mo
College educated
7.4%
Homeownership
46.8%
Poverty rate
37.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64127; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailwoods ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Rogers ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Whittier ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 146 | 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.
Guadalupe Centers Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,440NCES 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.
Guadalupe Centers Elementary is listed in GUADALUPE CENTERS SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Guadalupe Centers Elementary
Guadalupe Centers Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Guadalupe Centers Schools, serving approximately 791 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,871 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Guadalupe Centers Elementary
What grades does Guadalupe Centers Elementary serve?
Guadalupe Centers Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Guadalupe Centers Elementary?
Guadalupe Centers Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 791 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guadalupe Centers Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Guadalupe Centers Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Guadalupe Centers Elementary rank in MO?
Guadalupe Centers Elementary ranks #1,871 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Guadalupe Centers Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Guadalupe Centers Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Guadalupe Centers Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Guadalupe Centers Elementary has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Guadalupe Centers Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Guadalupe Centers Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Guadalupe Centers Elementary a Title I school?
No, Guadalupe Centers Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Guadalupe Centers Elementary?
99.6% of students at Guadalupe Centers 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 791
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (816) 994-0396
- Area population (ZIP 64127)
- 17,645
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 · 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)
- 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 64127; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022, multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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