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#134 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 33% of private schools

Whitefield Academy

School · Kansas City, MO

A private school in Kansas City, MO serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

8929 HOLMES RD, Kansas City, MO 64131

  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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School Day Length7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,241
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Diversity Index41%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment266
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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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The neighborhood

Where Whitefield Academy 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 15Somewhat 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

$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)

White75.2%
Two or More12.0%
Hispanic7.1%
Black3.4%
Asian1.5%
Pacific Islander0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Yellow Jacket Early LearningEnrollment path unverified5.4PK0.7 mi118Compare →
Gillis Center SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–121.3 mi65Compare →
Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal ChildPrivate · tuition8.1privateK–121.7 mi61Compare →
The Daniel AcademyPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–122.1 mi188Compare →

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.

Whitefield Academy is listed in Kansas City, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Whitefield Academy

Whitefield Academy is a private school in Kansas City, MO, serving approximately 266 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 399 private schools in MO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whitefield Academy

What grades does Whitefield Academy serve?

Whitefield Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Whitefield Academy?

Whitefield Academy has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitefield Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Whitefield Academy is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Whitefield Academy rank in MO?

Whitefield Academy ranks #134 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Whitefield Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Whitefield Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Whitefield Academy a private school?

Yes, Whitefield Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Whitefield Academy a religious school?

Whitefield Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
266
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large City
County
Jackson County
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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