Enrollment
293
Elementary
DISTRICT 427 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH KANSAS CITY 74·NCES 292280001291
TOPPING ELEMENTARY
4433 N TOPPING AV, KANSAS CITY, MO 64117 · (816) 321-5200 · Clay County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL293 STUDENTS
B-
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Scored higher than 48% of Missouri public elementary schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- BThree-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
12.0:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
213 students
DISTRICT 50% · 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 | 46 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 48 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 47 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 50 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 51 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 51 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (46) is 10% smaller than its 5th grade class (51).
Student demographics
74%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · 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
37.2%
MO avg 44.9% . -3.1pp since 2021
Math
42.9%
MO avg 43.8% . +11.2pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 37 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 down about 3 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 11 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 13.3% | 23.9% | 45.7% | 16.9% |
| Math | 22.5% | 20.4% | 31.6% | 25.3% |
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 | 37.2% | 42.9% |
| 2023-24 | 44.4% | 40.7% |
| 2022-23 | 42.2% | 36.7% |
| 2021-22 | 40.3% | 31.7% |
% 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
36.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
32.6%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+3.5pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 36% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 33% 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 TOPPING ELEMENTARY
TOPPING ELEMENTARY's state test result (36.2% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOPPING ELEMENTARY this school | 293 | 72.7% | 36.2% |
| WINNWOOD ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY | 264 | 74.6% | 27.0% |
| BLUE RIDGE ELEM. RAYTOWN | 299 | 68.9% | 29.2% |
| BLUE RIDGE ELEM. COLUMBIA | 453 | 72.8% | 21.7% |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KANSAS CITY | 244 | 68.9% | 28.2% |
| WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM. INDEPENDENCE | 458 | 74.5% | 42.4% |
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 TOPPING ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Clay County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.2% | #629 of 1,002 | #36 of 41 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 42.9% | #487 of 1,019 ▲ 47 | #26 of 41 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 37.2% | #659 of 1,018 ▼ 171 | #38 of 41 ▼ 6 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +4.1pp | #333 of 943 | #11 of 40 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 293 | #718 of 1,294 | #34 of 48 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.0:1 | #315 of 950 | #11 of 41 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 74.0% | #11 of 953 | #5 of 41 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.7% | #306 of 1,165 | #2 of 44 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -22.1% | #160 of 684 | #8 of 34 |
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
293
-15 (-5%) vs 2020
-14% since 1990-91, when it was 339
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
was 11.8:1
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 | 293 | 24.4 | 12.0:1 | 73% (213) |
| 2023-24 | 331 | 26 | 12.8:1 | 71% (235) |
| 2022-23 | 318 | 25.3 | 12.6:1 | 69% (221) |
| 2020-21 | 308 | 26 | 11.8:1 | 69% (212) |
| 2017-18 | 376 | 24.2 | 15.6:1 | 66% (250) |
| 2015-16 | 363 | 21 | 17.3:1 | 66% (238) |
| 2010-11 | 279 | 20 | 13.9:1 | 71% (199) |
| 2000-01 | 275 | 15 | 18.3:1 | 24% (66) |
| 1990-91 | 339 | 17 | 19.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for TOPPING ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 22% (376 to 293); teachers up 1% (24.2 to 24.4).
About TOPPING ELEMENTARY
TOPPING ELEMENTARY is a mid-sized elementary school in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. Students in kindergarten through 5 make up the school's enrollment of 293 students.
TOPPING ELEMENTARY is among 33 schools run by NORTH KANSAS CITY 74, which serves 21,252 students.
Of every 100 students at TOPPING ELEMENTARY, about 34 are Black, the largest group. It is also 31% White, 17% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, and 3% Asian. For comparison, the population of Clay County is roughly 7% Black. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 74, compared with 70 nationally.
Based on 24.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, TOPPING ELEMENTARY has a ratio of 12.0:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Missouri is similar, at 12.4:1. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 73%. The average for public schools in Clay County is 35%.
Among Missouri public elementary schools, TOPPING ELEMENTARY outscored 48%, which works out to a B- on the allk12 Grade.
A school with TOPPING ELEMENTARY's lunch-eligibility share in Missouri is predicted to score 32.6%. TOPPING ELEMENTARY scores 36.2%, 3.5 points above that line.
Clay County is the school's county. There, median household income comes to about $88,468, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Clay County's 80 public schools enroll about 41,553 students and include TOPPING ELEMENTARY.
A public school about 0.3 miles away, WINNETONKA HIGH, is the closest to TOPPING ELEMENTARY. TOPPING ELEMENTARY has at least 8 other public schools within five miles. The school's 36.2% average proficiency ranks 9th among 9 nearby schools.
For locale, NCES codes TOPPING ELEMENTARY as City: Large.
A 5% decline took enrollment from 308 in 2020-21 to 293 in 2024-25.
This page is set up for the TOPPING ELEMENTARY community to discuss open houses, carpools, and field trips. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Clay County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
258,122
Census ACS
Median income
$88,468
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
80
41,553 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
- STALEY HIGHHigh · 2,091 students
- OAK PARK HIGHHigh · 1,755 students
- NORTH KANSAS CITY HIGHHigh · 1,719 students
- WINNETONKA HIGHHigh · 1,238 students
- NEW MARK MIDDLEMiddle · 965 students
- ANTIOCH MIDDLEMiddle · 886 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
Nearby schools
- WINNETONKA HIGH0.3 mi · 1,238
- WINNWOOD ELEMENTARY0.8 mi · 264
- EASTGATE 6TH GRADE CENTER0.9 mi · 629
- MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY1.0 mi · 330
- MAPLE PARK MIDDLE1.1 mi · 585
- LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY1.2 mi · 185
Frequently asked questions
About TOPPING ELEMENTARYWhat is the total enrollment at TOPPING ELEMENTARY?
TOPPING ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 293 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does TOPPING ELEMENTARY serve?
TOPPING ELEMENTARY serves grades KG-05.
How many teachers does TOPPING ELEMENTARY have?
TOPPING ELEMENTARY employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.
What is the student diversity at TOPPING ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at TOPPING ELEMENTARY are roughly 31% White, 17% Hispanic, 34% Black, 3% Asian, 13% Two or more.
What district is TOPPING ELEMENTARY in?
TOPPING ELEMENTARY is part of NORTH KANSAS CITY 74.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.