CENTER ELEM.

CENTER ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CENTER 58 school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 349 students offering grade levels from 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, CENTER ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Center Elementary School, located at 8401 Euclid in Kansas City, Missouri, is a key component of the Center School District. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive community environment. As part of a district committed to "innovation and excellence," Center Elementary emphasizes student engagement, collaborative learning, and the development of essential social and academic skills to prepare children for their future educational journeys.

Beyond core academics, the school reflects the district’s mission to provide equitable opportunities for all students. By utilizing the resources of the broader Center School District, the school works to integrate technology and personalized instruction to meet the unique needs of its learners. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood involvement, maintaining a commitment to transparency and communication regarding school performance and student development.

For more information, contact CENTER ELEM. at (816) 349-3444 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8401 EUCLID
KANSAS CITY, MO 64132-2207
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CENTER ELEM. is a public Title I school in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 349 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
CENTER 58
Total Students:
349
Teachers:
25.74
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 349 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTER ELEM. is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.

Black or African American
78.2%
Two or more races
10.3%
White
9.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

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.