Enrollment
407
Elementary
DISTRICT 323 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HICKMAN MILLS C-1·NCES 291434000664
WARFORD ELEMENTARY
11400 CLEVELAND, KANSAS CITY, MO 64137 · (816) 316-8150 · Jackson County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL407 STUDENTS
D
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Scored higher than 14% of Missouri public elementary schools
- DTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- DThree-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
15.7:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
407 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 | 64 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 63 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 83 | 20% |
| Grade 3 | 66 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 70 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 61 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (64) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (61).
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
18.5%
MO avg 44.9% . -6.1pp since 2021
Math
19.2%
MO avg 43.8% . -8.1pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 19 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 19 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 6 points since 2021, while math scores are down about 8 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 7.5% | 11.0% | 36.6% | 44.7% |
| Math | 8.1% | 11.1% | 28.0% | 52.6% |
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 | 18.5% | 19.2% |
| 2023-24 | 22.6% | 26.1% |
| 2022-23 | 27.3% | 29.8% |
| 2021-22 | 24.6% | 27.3% |
% 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
19.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
22.4%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-3.3pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 19% 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 WARFORD ELEMENTARY
WARFORD ELEMENTARY's state test result (19.1% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARFORD ELEMENTARY this school | 407 | 100.0% | 19.1% |
| ERVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KANSAS CITY | 427 | 100.0% | 17.4% |
| PRIMITIVO GARCIA ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY | 494 | 100.0% | 8.5% |
| CENTER ELEM. KANSAS CITY | 314 | 100.0% | 9.3% |
| BARBARA JORDAN ELEM. UNIVERSITY CITY | 386 | 100.0% | 27.7% |
| WENDELL PHILLIPS ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY | 324 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
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 WARFORD ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 19.1% | #886 of 1,002 | #95 of 126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 19.2% | #882 of 1,019 ▼ 88 | #97 of 126 ▼ 20 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 18.5% | #919 of 1,018 ▼ 21 | #103 of 126 ▼ 8 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -7.1pp | #137 of 943 | #22 of 124 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 407 | #365 of 1,294 | #49 of 139 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.7:1 | #876 of 950 | #113 of 124 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.6% | #174 of 953 | #60 of 124 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #87 of 1,165 | #19 of 136 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +29.2% | #27 of 251 | #7 of 37 |
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
407
+20 (+5%) vs 2020
-21% since 1990-91, when it was 513
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
was 13.3:1
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 | 407 | 25.9 | 15.7:1 | 100% (407) |
| 2023-24 | 379 | 27 | 14.1:1 | 100% (379) |
| 2022-23 | 394 | 25.9 | 15.2:1 | 100% (394) |
| 2020-21 | 387 | 29 | 13.3:1 | 99% (384) |
| 2017-18 | 315 | 25 | 12.6:1 | 100% (315) |
| 2015-16 | 395 | 28 | 14.1:1 | 100% (395) |
| 2010-11 | 380 | 30 | 12.7:1 | 74% (282) |
| 2000-01 | 483 | 30 | 16.1:1 | 40% (195) |
| 1990-91 | 513 | 29 | 17.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for WARFORD ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students up 29% (315 to 407); teachers up 4% (25 to 25.9).
About WARFORD ELEMENTARY
WARFORD ELEMENTARY is a medium-sized elementary school in KANSAS CITY, Missouri, under HICKMAN MILLS C-1. It serves 407 students in kindergarten through 5. The average among elementary schools in Missouri is roughly 315 students; this school is 29% above that.
WARFORD ELEMENTARY is part of a district of 11 schools: HICKMAN MILLS C-1, with 4,833 students.
By race and ethnicity, WARFORD ELEMENTARY is 57% Black. Beyond that, enrollment is 20% Hispanic, 12% White, and 9% multiracial. In Jackson County overall, about 22% of residents are Black. By the diversity index, WARFORD ELEMENTARY comes in at 61%.
A ratio of 15.7:1 comes from the school's 25.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri is lower than this school's figure. The lunch program counts 100% of students at WARFORD ELEMENTARY as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That is 40 points above the 60% average for public schools in Jackson County.
Measured against Missouri public elementary schools, WARFORD ELEMENTARY receives a D. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
When test results are adjusted for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, WARFORD ELEMENTARY is 3.3 points below its prediction. Actual: 19.1%. Predicted: 22.4%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Jackson County, median household income is about $68,577, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 34% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. WARFORD ELEMENTARY is one of 244 public schools in Jackson County, which together enroll about 105,714 students.
Nearby, DALE M THOMPSON/TRAILS WEST S is about 1.0 miles away. WARFORD ELEMENTARY is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles. WARFORD ELEMENTARY's average proficiency of 19.1% compares with 53.4% for its nearest scored neighbors.
Its location is classified as City: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 5%, from 387 to 407. The ratio of students to teachers went from 13.3:1 to 15.7:1 over the same years.
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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
- HICKMAN MILLS 8TH GRADE CENTERMiddle · 361 students
- SANTA FE ELEMENTARYElementary · 356 students
- COMPASS ELEMENTARYElementary · 335 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
- DALE M THOMPSON/TRAILS WEST S1.0 mi · 22
- COMPASS ELEMENTARY1.7 mi · 335
- ERVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.8 mi · 427
- RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL2.2 mi · 1,299
- INGELS ELEMENTARY2.2 mi · 261
- RED BRIDGE ELEM.2.3 mi · 201
Frequently asked questions
About WARFORD ELEMENTARYWhat is the total enrollment at WARFORD ELEMENTARY?
WARFORD ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 407 students in grades KG-05.
Is WARFORD ELEMENTARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
WARFORD ELEMENTARY is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at WARFORD ELEMENTARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at WARFORD ELEMENTARY is approximately 15.7:1 (26 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at WARFORD ELEMENTARY?
At WARFORD ELEMENTARY, the student body is approximately 12% White, 20% Hispanic, 57% Black, 1% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees WARFORD ELEMENTARY?
WARFORD ELEMENTARY is overseen by HICKMAN MILLS C-1 in Jackson County.
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