PITCHER ELEM.

PITCHER ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KANSAS CITY 33 school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 342 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 27 teachers, PITCHER ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Pitcher Elementary, located at 9915 E 38th Terrace in Kansas City, Missouri, is a public school serving students within the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) district. The school is situated in a residential area of the southeast side of the city and is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged children. As part of the KCPS system, the school operates under the district’s broader mission to provide equitable academic opportunities and foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school environment at Pitcher Elementary typically emphasizes core academic development, including literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, while utilizing district-wide resources to support diverse student needs. Like many schools in the Kansas City area, it focuses on community engagement and building strong relationships between families, staff, and the local neighborhood. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational growth and serves as a reflection of the district’s ongoing efforts to enhance student achievement and school culture.

For more information, contact PITCHER ELEM. at (816) 418-1855 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.