TURNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Turner Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Turner-Kansas City school district, located in Kansas City, KS with about 630 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 38 teachers, Turner Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Turner Elementary School is a public school located in Kansas City, Kansas, serving as part of the Turner Unified School District (USD 202). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment for its elementary-aged students. It focuses on foundational learning and personal development, aiming to prepare children for success as they transition to middle and high school levels within the district.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the holistic growth of its students. By leveraging the resources of the Turner Unified School District, Turner Elementary integrates core academic standards with programs designed to encourage critical thinking and social-emotional development. Families in the district are encouraged to engage with school leadership and utilize the district website to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and school-specific initiatives.

For more information, contact Turner Elem at (913) 288-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1800 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
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TURNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kansas City, KS with about 630 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Turner-Kansas City
Total Students:
630
Teachers:
38.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 630 students

Hispanic/Latino
43.5%
White
36.5%
Black or African American
12.2%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.