White Church Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2226 N 85th St
Kansas City, KS 66109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
White Church Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 37%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
262 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(18-19)
45-49%
33%
(18-19)
40-44%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)
19%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)
16%
20%
Black
(19-20)
34%
7%
White
(19-20)
24%
64%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
5%
5%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
52%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% KS state average).
How many students attend White Church Elementary School?
262 students attend White Church Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of White Church Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does White Church Elementary School offer ?
White Church Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is White Church Elementary School part of?
White Church Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.

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