Enrollment
335
Elementary
DISTRICT 323 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HICKMAN MILLS C-1·NCES 291434000651
COMPASS ELEMENTARY
5401 E. 103RD ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64137 · (816) 316-7750 · Jackson County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL335 STUDENTS
B-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 53% of Missouri public elementary schools
- CTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
335 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 55 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 60 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 49 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 57 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 61 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 53 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (55) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (53).
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
31.5%
MO avg 44.9% . +14.7pp since 2021
Math
43.4%
MO avg 43.8% . +27.8pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 32 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 43 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 15 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 28 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 13.5% | 18.0% | 40.6% | 27.7% |
| Math | 22.0% | 21.4% | 22.7% | 33.7% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 31.5% | 43.4% |
| 2023-24 | 29.0% | 34.8% |
| 2022-23 | 23.6% | 24.3% |
| 2021-22 | 16.8% | 15.6% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
29.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
22.4%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+7.5pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 30% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 22% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like COMPASS ELEMENTARY
COMPASS ELEMENTARY's state test result (29.9% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPASS ELEMENTARY this school | 335 | 100.0% | 29.9% |
| GEORGE MELCHER ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY | 341 | 100.0% | 8.7% |
| INGELS ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY | 261 | 100.0% | 19.6% |
| ERVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KANSAS CITY | 427 | 100.0% | 17.4% |
| KRATZ ELEM. ST LOUIS | 474 | 100.0% | 19.3% |
| WARFORD ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY | 407 | 100.0% | 19.1% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where COMPASS ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 29.9% | #741 of 1,002 | #66 of 126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 43.4% | #475 of 1,019 ▲ 176 | #37 of 126 ▲ 19 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 31.5% | #773 of 1,018 ▲ 37 | #71 of 126 ▲ 5 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +21.3pp | #8 of 943 | #2 of 124 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 335 | #585 of 1,294 | #83 of 139 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #691 of 950 | #79 of 124 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.2% | #165 of 953 | #55 of 124 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #82 of 1,165 | #14 of 136 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.2% | #513 of 684 | #77 of 92 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
335
+33 (+11%) vs 2020
-28% since 1990-91, when it was 466
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 12.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 335 | 23.9 | 14.0:1 | 100% (335) |
| 2023-24 | 332 | 25.7 | 12.9:1 | 100% (332) |
| 2022-23 | 326 | 20.9 | 15.6:1 | 100% (326) |
| 2020-21 | 302 | 24 | 12.6:1 | 99% (299) |
| 2017-18 | 361 | 21.5 | 16.8:1 | 100% (361) |
| 2015-16 | 487 | 30 | 16.2:1 | 100% (487) |
| 2010-11 | 409 | 34 | 12.0:1 | 85% (347) |
| 2000-01 | 476 | 31 | 15.3:1 | 63% (300) |
| 1990-91 | 466 | 31 | 15.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for COMPASS ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (361 to 335); teachers up 11% (21.5 to 23.9).
About COMPASS ELEMENTARY
COMPASS ELEMENTARY is a mid-sized elementary school that serves part of KANSAS CITY, Missouri. Federal data show 335 students enrolled in kindergarten through 5 in 2024-25.
COMPASS ELEMENTARY sits within HICKMAN MILLS C-1, which has 11 schools and 4,833 students.
More than half of the students at COMPASS ELEMENTARY are Black (55%). The rest of enrollment is 27% Hispanic, 10% White, and 7% multiracial. Census estimates put the Black share of Jackson County's population at about 22%. The diversity index for COMPASS ELEMENTARY is 61%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Teacher count: 23.9 full-time equivalents. Student-to-teacher ratio: 14.0:1. Compared with the 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri, this school's ratio is higher. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch, often used to gauge student poverty, is 100%. Among public schools in Jackson County, the average eligibility rate is 60%.
COMPASS ELEMENTARY holds a B- allk12 Grade, placing it above 53% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Test results at COMPASS ELEMENTARY are 7.5 points above what its free or reduced-price lunch share predicts (29.9% actual, 22.4% predicted).
Census data for Jackson County show the median household earns about $68,577 a year, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of people live in poverty. Counting COMPASS ELEMENTARY, Jackson County has 244 public schools.
Of the public schools around it, COMPASS ELEMENTARY is closest to DALE M THOMPSON/TRAILS WEST S, about 0.7 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8. Ranked by average proficiency, COMPASS ELEMENTARY places 8th out of 8 schools in its immediate area.
Federal records code the school's setting as City: Large.
The school's student count increased 11% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years. By 2024-25, the school had 14.0 students per teacher, compared with 12.6 in 2020-21.
The discussion board for COMPASS ELEMENTARY is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Jackson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
719,976
Census ACS
Median income
$68,577
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
244
105,714 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in HICKMAN MILLS C-1
- RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,299 students
- HICKMAN MILLS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 590 students
- ERVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 427 students
- WARFORD ELEMENTARYElementary · 407 students
- HICKMAN MILLS 8TH GRADE CENTERMiddle · 361 students
- SANTA FE ELEMENTARYElementary · 356 students
Other schools in KANSAS CITY
- STALEY HIGHHigh · 2,091 students
- PARK HILL HIGHHigh · 1,947 students
- OAK PARK HIGHHigh · 1,755 students
- NORTH KANSAS CITY HIGHHigh · 1,719 students
- RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,299 students
- WINNETONKA HIGHHigh · 1,238 students
Other Compass Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Compass Elementary. COMPASS ELEMENTARY is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- COMPASS ELEMENTARYPlatte City, MO · 527 students
Nearby schools
- DALE M THOMPSON/TRAILS WEST S0.7 mi · 22
- ERVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.3 mi · 427
- RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL1.4 mi · 1,299
- DOBBS ELEMENTARY1.7 mi · 320
- WARFORD ELEMENTARY1.7 mi · 407
- TRUMAN ELEMENTARY2.0 mi · 287
Frequently asked questions
About COMPASS ELEMENTARYWhat is the total enrollment at COMPASS ELEMENTARY?
COMPASS ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 335 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does COMPASS ELEMENTARY serve?
COMPASS ELEMENTARY serves grades KG-05.
How many teachers does COMPASS ELEMENTARY have?
COMPASS ELEMENTARY employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at COMPASS ELEMENTARY?
At COMPASS ELEMENTARY, the student body is approximately 10% White, 27% Hispanic, 55% Black, 7% Two or more.
Is COMPASS ELEMENTARY public or private?
COMPASS ELEMENTARY is a public K-12 school, overseen by HICKMAN MILLS C-1.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.