Below Average
#1818 of 2,221 schools in MO
Truman Elementary
Elementary School · Hickman Mills C-1 · Kansas City, MO
A Hickman Mills C-1 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
9601 JAMES A. REED RD, Kansas City, MO 64134
- Math 31% vs MO 50% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs MO 47% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Truman Elementary score 27% 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 8 points since 2021, reaching 23% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (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 32 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 Truman 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic School of Greater Kansas CityPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Dobbs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| St Regis AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Millennium at Sante FeEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 317 | 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.
Hickman Mills C-1
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Truman Elementary is listed in HICKMAN MILLS C-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Truman Elementary
Truman Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Hickman Mills C-1, serving approximately 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,818 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Truman Elementary
What grades does Truman Elementary serve?
Truman Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Truman Elementary?
Truman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Truman Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Truman Elementary rank in MO?
Truman Elementary ranks #1,818 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Truman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Truman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Truman Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Truman Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Truman Elementary a charter school?
No, Truman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Truman Elementary a Title I school?
No, Truman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Truman Elementary?
100.0% of students at Truman 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
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (816) 316-8100
- 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 · 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 / 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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