TROOST ELEM.

TROOST 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 371 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 24 teachers, TROOST ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Troost Elementary, located at 1215 E 59th St in Kansas City, Missouri, is a public school within the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) district. Serving students in the surrounding urban community, the school focuses on providing foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of the larger KCPS network, Troost Elementary aims to foster an inclusive environment that supports the diverse needs of its student population, working to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is situated in a historically significant area of Kansas City, playing a vital role in its neighborhood by acting as a hub for local families. Like many schools in the district, Troost Elementary incorporates various resources and instructional strategies to address achievement gaps and encourage student engagement. By partnering with parents and the community, the school strives to create a structured learning atmosphere that balances rigorous curriculum standards with extracurricular activities intended to enrich the overall student experience.

For more information, contact TROOST ELEM. at (816) 418-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.