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#194 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 48% of private schools
St Thomas More School
Elementary School · Kansas City, MO
A private elementary school in Kansas City, MO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
11800 HOLMES RD, Kansas City, MO 64131
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MO.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Thomas More School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,241/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,374
Median home value
$217,700
Median rent
$1,139/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
48.6%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| The Barstow SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 850 | Compare → |
| Red Bridge Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
St Thomas More School is listed in Kansas City, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Thomas More School
St Thomas More School is a private elementary school in Kansas City, MO, serving approximately 450 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 399 private schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Thomas More School
What grades does St Thomas More School serve?
St Thomas More School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Thomas More School?
St Thomas More School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Thomas More School rank in MO?
St Thomas More School ranks #194 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is St Thomas More School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Thomas More School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Thomas More School a private school?
Yes, St Thomas More School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Thomas More School a religious school?
St Thomas More School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 450
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (816) 942-5581
- Area population (ZIP 64131)
- 21,972
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 64131; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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