Bertram Caruthers Elem

www.kckps.org

352 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

352

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bertram Caruthers Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	202
Black	113
Asian	4
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
202 (57.4 %)
Black
113 (32.1 %)
Two or More
19 (5.4 %)
White
13 (3.7 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kansas City
Phone:	(913)627-4750
Website:	http://www.kckps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bertram Caruthers Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bertram Caruthers Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	164	46.6%
Male	188	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)