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#1298 of 2,221 schools in MO
John T. Hartman Elementary
Elementary School · Kansas City 33 · Kansas City, MO
A Kansas City 33 elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8111 OAK, Kansas City, MO 64114
- Math 57% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John T. Hartman Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 37 points since 2021, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 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
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Where John T. Hartman 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Integrated ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Gillis Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| St Elizabeth Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Boone Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 259 | 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.
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
- #13 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
John T. Hartman Elementary is listed in KANSAS CITY 33; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John T. Hartman Elementary
John T. Hartman Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Kansas City 33, serving approximately 381 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,298 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John T. Hartman Elementary
What grades does John T. Hartman Elementary serve?
John T. Hartman Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend John T. Hartman Elementary?
John T. Hartman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John T. Hartman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John T. Hartman Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John T. Hartman Elementary rank in MO?
John T. Hartman Elementary ranks #1,298 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is John T. Hartman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
John T. Hartman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 John T. Hartman Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John T. Hartman Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John T. Hartman Elementary a charter school?
No, John T. Hartman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John T. Hartman Elementary a Title I school?
No, John T. Hartman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John T. Hartman Elementary?
100.0% of students at John T. Hartman 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
- 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.2%
- Phone
- (816) 418-1750
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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