Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Faxon 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 10-14% (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 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 305 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Faxon 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 Faxon Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Faxon Elementary School is ranked #1953 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?
10-14% 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 Faxon Elementary School?
305 students attend Faxon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Faxon Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Faxon Elementary School?
Faxon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Faxon Elementary School offer ?
Faxon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Faxon Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Faxon Elementary School located?
Faxon Elementary School is located in the Midtown Westport neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Midtown Westport.
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The nearest high school to Faxon Elementary School is B W Sheperd School (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 305 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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