COMPASS ELEMENTARY

www.hickmanmills.org

326 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

326

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COMPASS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	76
Black	187
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

Black
187 (57.4 %)
Hispanic
76 (23.3 %)
White
34 (10.4 %)
Two or More
28 (8.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	HICKMAN MILLS C-1
Phone:	(816)316-7750
Website:	http://www.hickmanmills.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
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 51

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 51