Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Troost Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Troost Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2033 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
85%
15%
White
4%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Troost Elementary School's ranking?
Troost Elementary School is ranked #2033 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Troost Elementary School?
251 students attend Troost Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Troost Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Troost Elementary School?
Troost Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Troost Elementary School offer ?
Troost Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Troost Elementary School part of?
Troost Elementary School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
In what neighborhood is Troost Elementary School located?
Troost Elementary School is located in the Eastern 49 63 neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Eastern 49 63.
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