THOMAS B. CHINN ELEM.

7100 NW CHATHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64151

www.parkhill.k12.mo.us

450 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School is a public school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving students within the Park Hill School District. The school is part of a district that is widely recognized for its strong academic standards, commitment to student growth, and high level of community engagement. Chinn Elementary focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and socially through a rigorous curriculum and dedicated instructional staff.

As a member of the Park Hill community, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. The school offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to nurture student interests, promote character development, and prepare children for success in their middle school years and beyond. With its focus on innovation and student-centered learning, Thomas B. Chinn Elementary remains a foundational pillar for families residing in the northern Kansas City area.

450

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS B. CHINN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	50
Black	78
Asian	7
Two or More	43
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	23

White
247 (54.9 %)
Black
78 (17.3 %)
Hispanic
50 (11.1 %)
Two or More
43 (9.6 %)
Pacific Islander
23 (5.1 %)
Asian
7 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	PARK HILL
Phone:	(816)359-4330
Website:	http://www.parkhill.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 76

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 86