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Compass Elementary School

5401 E. 103rd St
Kansas City, MO 64137
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Bottom 50%
Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Compass 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Compass Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Compass Elementary School's student population of 332 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
332 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Compass Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1902 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Compass Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Compass Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Compass Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Compass Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Compass Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
53%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Compass Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Compass Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Compass Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Compass Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Compass Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Compass Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compass Elementary School's ranking?
Compass Elementary School is ranked #1902 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Compass Elementary School often compared to?
Compass Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like M. L. King Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Compass Elementary School?
332 students attend Compass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Compass Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass Elementary School?
Compass Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Compass Elementary School offer ?
Compass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Compass Elementary School part of?
Compass Elementary School is part of Hickman Mills C-1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Compass Elementary School located?
Compass Elementary School is located in the Fairlane neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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