COMPASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COMPASS ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HICKMAN MILLS C-1 school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 361 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 6th 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 21 teachers, COMPASS ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

COMPASS ELEMENTARY is a public school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving as part of the Hickman Mills C-1 School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, COMPASS ELEMENTARY aims to prepare its young learners for future success while cultivating a sense of community within the classroom.

As a member of the Hickman Mills district, the school benefits from a broader educational framework that prioritizes equity, innovation, and strong partnerships with local families. The school’s physical campus on Bennington Avenue serves as a hub for its surrounding neighborhood, providing resources and structured programming designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Those interested in the school’s specific academic initiatives, upcoming events, or enrollment procedures can find comprehensive information on the district's official website at http://www.hickmanmills.org.

For more information, contact COMPASS ELEMENTARY at (816) 316-7750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11115 BENNINGTON
KANSAS CITY, MO 64137-3106
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COMPASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 361 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HICKMAN MILLS C-1
Total Students:
361
Teachers:
21.5
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
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 361 students

Black or African American
69.0%
Hispanic/Latino
11.4%
White
9.4%
Two or more races
7.2%
Asian
3.0%

Female
54.0%
Male
46.0%

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.