TRUMAN ELEM.
TRUMAN ELEM. 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 431 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 29 teachers, TRUMAN ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Truman Elementary School is a public school located in Kansas City, Missouri, and serves as part of the Hickman Mills C-1 School District. Situated on James A. Reed Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the local community. As a member of the Hickman Mills district, the school operates under the district’s mission to provide equitable learning opportunities and prepare students for success in a diverse and ever-changing world.
The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, prioritizing core academic subjects while fostering student development through various district-wide initiatives. As a community-focused institution, Truman Elementary strives to build strong partnerships between students, families, and staff to create a supportive educational culture. For those seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, curriculum updates, or school events, the district’s official website at http://www.hickmanmills.org serves as the primary resource for news and administrative communications.
For more information, contact TRUMAN ELEM. at (816) 316-8100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KANSAS CITY, MO 64134-1652
(816) 316-8100
http://www.hickmanmills.org
TRUMAN ELEM. is a public Title I school in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 431 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HICKMAN MILLS C-1
- Total Students:
- 431
- Teachers:
- 29.5
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 431 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TRUMAN ELEM. is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 77.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.3%
- White
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Female
- 44.1%
- Male
- 55.9%
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.