WENDELL PHILLIPS ELEMENTARY

295 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Wendell Phillips Elementary, located at 2400 Prospect Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, is a historic institution that serves as a cornerstone of the local community. Named after the prominent 19th-century American abolitionist and orator, the school has long been a focal point for educational development in the historic neighborhoods of Kansas City’s East Side. The school operates within the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) district and is situated in a district that emphasizes both academic core curriculum and community engagement to support the diverse needs of its student population.

The school building itself is recognized for its traditional architecture and long-standing presence in the area, often serving as a hub for local families and neighborhood events. While the school has navigated the evolving challenges of the urban educational landscape, it remains committed to providing essential resources, literacy programs, and fundamental academic preparation for its elementary-aged students. By fostering an environment centered on student growth, Wendell Phillips Elementary continues to play a vital role in shaping the early education and foundational skills of children in the 64127 zip code.

295

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

109.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WENDELL PHILLIPS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	48
Black	217
Asian	7
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
217 (73.6 %)
Hispanic
48 (16.3 %)
White
13 (4.4 %)
Asian
7 (2.4 %)
Two or More
7 (2.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	KANSAS CITY 33
Phone:	(816)418-3755
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
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

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 33