TOPPING ELEMENTARY

www.nkcschools.org/toes/

318 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Topping Elementary School is a public school located in Kansas City, Missouri, and is part of the North Kansas City School District (NKC Schools). Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood school, Topping Elementary prioritizes building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in higher grade levels.

The school is known for its commitment to the North Kansas City District’s mission of fostering high-quality instruction and inclusive learning opportunities. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular initiatives, Topping Elementary aims to address the individual needs of its students, encouraging both personal growth and academic achievement. Families interested in the school’s specific curriculum, upcoming events, or district-wide policies can find additional information and resources on their official website.

318

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TOPPING ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	46
Black	107
Asian	12
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	1

White
111 (34.9 %)
Black
107 (33.6 %)
Hispanic
46 (14.5 %)
Two or More
41 (12.9 %)
Asian
12 (3.8 %)
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:	NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Phone:	(816)321-5200
Website:	http://www.nkcschools.org/toes/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 58

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 46