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#1553 of 2,221 schools in MO
Hopewell Elementary
Elementary School · Park Hill · Kansas City, MO
A Park Hill elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5801 NW Waukomis, Kansas City, MO 64151
- Math 47% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MO 47% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hopewell Elementary score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 48% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* 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
32%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hopewell 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 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 10Somewhat 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
$91,348
Median home value
$292,500
Median rent
$1,333/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64151; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line Creek Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Thomas B. Chinn Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Southeast Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| West Englewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 407 | 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.
Park Hill
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #13 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,382NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hopewell Elementary is listed in PARK HILL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hopewell Elementary
Hopewell Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Park Hill, serving approximately 481 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,553 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hopewell Elementary
What grades does Hopewell Elementary serve?
Hopewell Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hopewell Elementary?
Hopewell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hopewell Elementary rank in MO?
Hopewell Elementary ranks #1,553 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Hopewell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hopewell Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Hopewell Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hopewell Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Hopewell Elementary a charter school?
No, Hopewell Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hopewell Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hopewell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hopewell Elementary?
32.0% of students at Hopewell 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
- 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Platte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (816) 359-4410
- Area population (ZIP 64151)
- 28,706
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 64151; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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