Below Average
#1855 of 2,221 schools in MO
Ingels Elementary
Elementary School · Hickman Mills C-1 · Kansas City, MO
A Hickman Mills C-1 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11600 FOOD LN, Kansas City, MO 64134
- Math 26% vs MO 45% (2024)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ingels Elementary score 19% 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 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (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 29 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 Ingels 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 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal 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
$56,475
Median home value
$122,900
Median rent
$1,233/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
50.2%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64134; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ervin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 641 | Compare → |
| Grandview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–11 | 1.7 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Dale M Thompson/trails West SEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Compass ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 332 | 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.
Hickman Mills C-1
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ingels Elementary is listed in HICKMAN MILLS C-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ingels Elementary
Ingels Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Hickman Mills C-1, serving approximately 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,855 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ingels Elementary
What grades does Ingels Elementary serve?
Ingels Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ingels Elementary?
Ingels Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ingels Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ingels Elementary is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ingels Elementary rank in MO?
Ingels Elementary ranks #1,855 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Ingels Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ingels Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Ingels Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ingels Elementary has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ingels Elementary a charter school?
No, Ingels Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ingels Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ingels Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ingels Elementary?
100.0% of students at Ingels 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
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.1%
- Phone
- (816) 316-7850
- Area population (ZIP 64134)
- 22,984
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 · 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.
- 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 64134; 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, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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