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#1415 of 2,221 schools in MO
Hale Cook Elementary
Elementary School · Kansas City 33 · Kansas City, MO
A Kansas City 33 elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7302 PENNSYLVANIA, Kansas City, MO 64114
- Math 35% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hale Cook Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 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 Hale Cook 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$77,643
Median home value
$257,400
Median rent
$1,304/mo
College educated
56%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64114; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Academie Lafayette Oak ElemCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal ChildPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Belinder ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 463 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #17 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
Hale Cook Elementary is listed in KANSAS CITY 33; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hale Cook Elementary
Hale Cook Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Kansas City 33, serving approximately 354 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,415 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hale Cook Elementary
What grades does Hale Cook Elementary serve?
Hale Cook Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Hale Cook Elementary?
Hale Cook Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hale Cook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hale Cook Elementary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hale Cook Elementary rank in MO?
Hale Cook Elementary ranks #1,415 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Hale Cook Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hale Cook Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Hale Cook Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hale Cook Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Hale Cook Elementary a charter school?
No, Hale Cook Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hale Cook Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hale Cook Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hale Cook Elementary?
100.0% of students at Hale Cook 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
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (816) 418-1601
- Area population (ZIP 64114)
- 24,464
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 · 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 64114; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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