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#1251 of 2,221 schools in MO
Trailwoods Elementary
Elementary School · Kansas City 33 · Kansas City, MO
A Kansas City 33 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
6201 E 17TH ST, Kansas City, MO 64126
- Math 37% vs MO 45% (2024)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Trailwoods Elementary score 27% proficient, which is above 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 25 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (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
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Where Trailwoods 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 8Somewhat 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
$36,009
Median home value
$54,800
Median rent
$967/mo
College educated
5.1%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64126; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Guadalupe Centers ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 791 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| James ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 261 | 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.
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.
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
- #12 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
Trailwoods Elementary is listed in KANSAS CITY 33; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Trailwoods Elementary
Trailwoods Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Kansas City 33, serving approximately 350 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,251 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trailwoods Elementary
What grades does Trailwoods Elementary serve?
Trailwoods Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Trailwoods Elementary?
Trailwoods Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trailwoods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Trailwoods Elementary is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Trailwoods Elementary rank in MO?
Trailwoods Elementary ranks #1,251 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Trailwoods Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Trailwoods Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Trailwoods Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Trailwoods Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Trailwoods Elementary a charter school?
No, Trailwoods Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Trailwoods Elementary a Title I school?
No, Trailwoods Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trailwoods Elementary?
100.0% of students at Trailwoods 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
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (816) 418-3250
- Area population (ZIP 64126)
- 6,433
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 · 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 64126; 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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