CENTER ELEM.

center.k12.mo.us

347 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

347

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTER ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	39
Black	250
Two or More	36

Black
250 (72.0 %)
Hispanic
39 (11.2 %)
Two or More
36 (10.4 %)
White
22 (6.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CENTER 58
Phone:	(816)349-3444
Website:	http://center.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	314
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 51