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Bertram Caruthers Elementary School vs. Grant Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Bertram Caruthers Elementary School
1100 Waverly
Kansas City, KS 66104
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Grant Elementary School
1510 N 4th St
Kansas City, KS 66101
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bertram Caruthers Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grant Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
343 students
313 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bertram Caruthers Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Grant Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bertram Caruthers Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Grant Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bertram Caruthers Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Grant Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bertram Caruthers Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kansas City School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kansas City School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1050 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
#1218 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bertram Caruthers Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Grant Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bertram Caruthers Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grant Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bertram Caruthers Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grant Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bertram Caruthers Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grant Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bertram Caruthers Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Grant Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
46
40
Grade 1 Students
62
64
Grade 2 Students
58
51
Grade 3 Students
62
45
Grade 4 Students
63
54
Grade 5 Students
52
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bertram Caruthers Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
63%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bertram Caruthers Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
28%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bertram Caruthers Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bertram Caruthers Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bertram Caruthers Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.53
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bertram Caruthers Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Grant Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
88%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bertram Caruthers Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Grant Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bertram Caruthers Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Grant Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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