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Enrollment
435
Elementary
DISTRICT 427 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH KANSAS CITY 74·NCES 292280001292
WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY
1506 NW ENGLEWOOD RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64118 · (816) 321-5210 · Clay County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL435 STUDENTS
C+
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Scored higher than 42% of Missouri public elementary schools
- B-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.
- 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
13.7:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
283 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 54%
Community
1
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 | 78 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 75 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 75 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 74 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 71 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 62 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (78) is 26% larger than its 5th grade class (62).
Student demographics
77%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
45.4%
MO avg 44.9% . -0.8pp since 2021
Math
36.7%
MO avg 43.8% . -13.0pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 37 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2021, while math scores are down about 13 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 22.7% | 22.7% | 34.5% | 20.0% |
| Math | 17.8% | 18.9% | 29.1% | 34.0% |
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 | 45.4% | 36.7% |
| 2023-24 | 46.1% | 39.1% |
| 2022-23 | 47.9% | 46.8% |
| 2021-22 | 46.2% | 49.7% |
% 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
39.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
35.5%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+3.6pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 39% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 36% 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 WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY
WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY's state test result (39.1% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY this school | 435 | 65.1% | 39.1% |
| CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY | 487 | 60.8% | 28.3% |
| MEADOW LANE ELEM. LEE'S SUMMIT | 435 | 60.2% | 29.6% |
| DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY | 566 | 64.5% | 34.7% |
| SHEPARD BLVD. ELEM. COLUMBIA | 538 | 64.7% | 22.7% |
| RAVENWOOD ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY | 317 | 56.5% | 39.6% |
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 WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Clay County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 39.1% | #549 of 1,002 | #33 of 41 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 36.7% | #633 of 1,019 ▼ 63 | #35 of 41 ▼ 3 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 45.4% | #454 of 1,018 ▼ 28 | #27 of 41 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -6.9pp | #143 of 943 | #5 of 40 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 435 | #287 of 1,294 | #23 of 48 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.7:1 | #638 of 950 | #18 of 41 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 77.0% | #3 of 953 | #3 of 41 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 65.1% | #373 of 1,165 | #5 of 44 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -6.3% | #532 of 684 | #26 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
435
+32 (+8%) vs 2020
+35% since 1990-91, when it was 322
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
was 13.0:1
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 | 435 | 31.7 | 13.7:1 | 65% (283) |
| 2023-24 | 407 | 33.6 | 12.1:1 | 70% (285) |
| 2022-23 | 403 | 33.4 | 12.1:1 | 67% (270) |
| 2020-21 | 403 | 31 | 13.0:1 | 63% (253) |
| 2017-18 | 464 | 31.6 | 14.7:1 | 67% (312) |
| 2015-16 | 449 | 29 | 15.5:1 | 67% (301) |
| 2010-11 | 395 | 31 | 12.7:1 | 66% (262) |
| 2000-01 | 431 | 31 | 13.9:1 | 37% (159) |
| 1990-91 | 322 | 18 | 17.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 6% (464 to 435); teachers unchanged (31.6 to 31.7).
About WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY
WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY is an elementary school in KANSAS CITY, Missouri, according to federal school records. The latest federal count shows 435 students in kindergarten through 5. The average for elementary schools in Missouri is about 315 students, so this school is 38% larger than average.
The district, NORTH KANSAS CITY 74, operates 33 schools serving 21,252 students.
White students form the largest group at WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY, 34% of enrollment. The remaining shares are 23% Black, 21% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, and 9% Asian. Census estimates put the White share of Clay County's population at about 79%. WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY has a diversity index of 77%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 13.7:1, with 31.7 full-time-equivalent teachers. Among elementary schools in Missouri, the typical ratio is 12.4:1. Lunch subsidy eligibility at WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY is 65%. On average, public schools in Clay County report 35%.
The allk12 Grade for WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY is C+. Compared with Missouri public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 42% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
When test results are adjusted for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY is 3.6 points above its prediction. Actual: 39.1%. Predicted: 35.5%.
Across Clay County, median household income is about $88,468, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 37% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 6%. The public schools of Clay County number 80 and enroll about 41,553.
The next-closest public school is LINE CREEK ELEM., about 0.5 miles away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY. Among its closest neighbors with test data, WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY is 6th of 9 on proficiency.
Federal data place WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY in the City: Large locale, which means it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY went from 403 students to 435.
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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
- LINE CREEK ELEM.0.5 mi · 321
- HOPEWELL ELEMENTARY1.8 mi · 483
- SOUTHEAST ELEM.1.9 mi · 548
- OAKWOOD MANOR ELEMENTARY1.9 mi · 277
- WALDEN MIDDLE1.9 mi · 730
- BRIARCLIFF ELEMENTARY2.1 mi · 352
Frequently asked questions
About WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARYHow many students attend WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY?
WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 435 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY serve?
WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many teachers does WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY have?
WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY employs 32 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.
What is the student diversity at WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY are roughly 34% White, 21% Hispanic, 23% Black, 9% Asian, 13% Two or more.
What district is WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY in?
WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY is part of NORTH KANSAS CITY 74.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.