BERTRAM CARUTHERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bertram Caruthers Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kansas City school district, located in Kansas City, KS with about 380 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Bertram Caruthers Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bertram Caruthers Elementary School is a public school located in Kansas City, Kansas, serving students within the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district. Situated on Waverly Avenue, the school operates as part of a district committed to providing comprehensive educational opportunities to a diverse student population. Like many schools in the KCKPS system, Caruthers focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its students for academic success in their middle and high school years.

The school is part of an urban district that places a strong emphasis on equity, community engagement, and providing wrap-around support services to ensure all students can reach their full potential. Parents and community members interested in specific programs, current enrollment policies, or performance data can utilize the official district website at [www.kckps.org](http://www.kckps.org) for the most up-to-date information, including school calendars, staff directories, and district-wide initiatives.

For more information, contact Bertram Caruthers Elem at (913) 627-4750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.