Junction Elementary

Summary:

Junction Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, Kansas, serving 245 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Turner-Kansas City school district, which is ranked 239 out of 266 districts in the state.

While Junction Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools, it performs relatively well in certain student subgroups. The school ranks in the top 25-73 out of 260 Kansas elementary schools for Hispanic students, with a 4-5 star rating, and in the top 2-6 out of 122-129 Kansas elementary schools for English Language Learner (ELL) students, with a 5-star rating. In the 2023-2024 school year, Junction Elementary outperformed the Turner-Kansas City district and the state of Kansas in the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics for all grades. However, the school's overall low ranking, despite these subgroup strengths, indicates that other student subgroups may be struggling more significantly.

Junction Elementary faces significant challenges, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.17% to 69.39% over the past few years. The school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio may be an attempt to address these socioeconomic factors and provide additional support for students. While Junction Elementary performs better than the Turner-Kansas City district average in some areas, it still lags behind many of the nearby schools, particularly those in the higher-performing Shawnee Mission Public School district. Continued focus on improving student outcomes, particularly for underperforming subgroups, will be crucial for Junction Elementary to make progress and better serve its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2570 South 42nd Street
       Kansas City, KS  66106


(913) 288-3600

District: Turner-Kansas City

SchoolDigger Rank:
448th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,411 Help


Students who attend Junction Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Turner Middle School
    Turner Sixth Grade Academy
High:    Turner High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  243

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.1%
White:
32.9%
African American:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Junction Elementary ranks worse than 68.6% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Turner-Kansas City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Junction Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Turner-Kansas City School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.1%), White (32.9%), African American (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Junction Elementary is 11.1, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Turner-Kansas City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Junction Elementary is $10,411, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Turner-Kansas City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Junction Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Junction Elementary 448th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Junction Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Turner-Kansas City:

SchoolDigger ranks Turner-Kansas City 239th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Junction Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 6.47 561st 585 4.1%
2007 18.29 530th 600 11.7%
2008 29.76 500th 614 18.6%
2009 32.55 509th 621 18.0%
2010 25.10 547th 630 13.2%
2011 38.22 483rd 631 23.5%
2012 21.26 581st 660 12.0%
2013 7.17 627th 668 6.1%
2015 25.58 557th 678 17.8%
2016 23.48 536th 656 18.3%
2017 26.88 520th 659 21.1%
2018 36.09 449th 656 31.6%
2019 34.94 454th 667 31.9%
2021 47.02 365th 670 45.5%
2022 36.77 448th 668 32.9%
2023 46.18 363rd 660 45.0%
2024 35.16 448th 653 31.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.39 6th 129 95.3%
2019 94.80 2nd 122 98.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.81 196th 512 61.7%
2019 51.59 229th 509 55.0%
2021 71.60 82nd 494 83.4%
2022 60.89 149th 512 70.9%
2023 64.04 151st 541 72.1%
2024 52.34 249th 546 54.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.29 383rd 574 33.3%
2019 28.62 448th 591 24.2%
2021 44.21 348th 591 41.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.24 394th 575 31.5%
2019 43.87 331st 586 43.5%
2021 49.90 295th 605 51.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.41 21st 207 89.9%
2019 69.56 45th 235 80.9%
2021 77.03 26th 229 88.6%
2022 77.86 23rd 254 90.9%
2023 61.15 62nd 245 74.7%
2024 62.35 73rd 260 71.9%
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Rank History for White students at Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.70 486th 574 15.3%
2019 31.32 453rd 592 23.5%
2021 36.40 404th 587 31.2%
2022 17.97 533rd 596 10.6%
2023 48.31 303rd 584 48.1%
2024 37.79 390th 579 32.6%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Open Quote I am a former student, obviously a long time ago if i'm posting. This elementary school formed my childhood and the teachers were always caring. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Junction Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 239 0 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 254
1989 254 1 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1990 249 3 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 270
1991 258 3 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 277
1992 242 7 2 26 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1993 222 3 1 23 4 n/a n/a 0 253
1994 214 5 5 26 6 n/a n/a 0 256
1995 207 16 3 23 2 n/a n/a 0 251
1996 207 16 3 23 2 n/a n/a 0 251
1997 216 17 2 21 2 n/a n/a 0 258
1998 206 13 1 24 5 n/a n/a 0 249
1999 212 13 1 29 5 n/a n/a 0 260
2000 195 22 2 30 7 n/a n/a 0 256
2002 248 5 5 54 11 n/a n/a 0 323
2003 248 5 5 54 11 n/a n/a 0 323
2004 214 7 6 56 9 n/a n/a 6 298
2005 197 61 7 67 8 n/a n/a 20 360
2006 213 56 4 67 5 n/a n/a 2 347
2007 145 50 5 69 5 n/a n/a 3 277
2008 148 49 5 64 3 n/a n/a 6 275
2009 161 44 5 130 4 n/a n/a 12 356
2010 140 38 5 164 3 0 4 0 354
2011 132 47 7 137 3 1 8 0 335
2012 141 7 6 136 3 1 8 0 302
2013 158 9 7 157 1 0 10 0 342
2014 158 16 6 130 3 0 14 0 327
2015 168 6 6 123 2 0 17 0 322
2016 153 5 7 119 0 0 14 0 298
2017 144 6 8 116 1 0 15 0 290
2018 123 7 10 127 2 0 14 0 283
2019 124 9 9 122 3 0 11 0 278
2020 125 7 9 116 3 0 11 0 271
2021 107 9 7 115 3 0 10 0 251
2022 101 13 7 131 3 0 8 0 263
2023 88 12 7 123 3 0 12 0 245
2024 80 13 5 129 3 0 13 0 243

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Junction Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 254 13.0 19.5 0
1989 270 12.0 22.5 n/a
1990 270 13.0 20.7 0
1991 277 14.2 19.5 n/a
1992 277 14.2 19.5 22
1993 253 15.4 16.4 22.9
1994 256 16.1 15.9 23.8
1995 251 15.0 16.7 37.5
1996 251 15.0 16.7 37.5
1997 258 14.9 17.3 35.7
1998 249 13.9 17.9 36.1
1999 260 14.5 17.9 30.8
2000 256 13.8 18.6 44.9
2002 323 18.0 17.9 48.9
2003 323 18.0 17.9 48.9
2004 298 20.0 14.9 48.6
2005 360 21.2 17.0 64.7
2006 347 20.0 17.4 57.1
2007 277 20.9 13.3 66.4
2008 275 18.0 15.3 73.2
2009 356 20.0 17.8 73.5
2010 354 21.0 16.8 71.2
2011 335 19.5 17.1 71
2012 302 16.5 18.2 66.9
2013 342 17.5 19.5 73.7
2014 327 17.7 18.4 81
2015 322 18.0 17.8 79.2
2016 298 18.0 16.5 79.2
2017 290 17.5 16.5 74.5
2018 283 22.2 12.7 70.7
2019 278 20.1 13.8 68.3
2020 271 19.5 13.8 63.1
2021 251 20.3 12.3 59.4
2022 263 23.6 11.1 58.2
2023 245 20.6 11.8 69.4
2024 243 21.8 11.1 78.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Junction Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 254 13.0 19.5 0
1989 270 12.0 22.5 n/a
1990 270 13.0 20.7 0
1991 277 14.2 19.5 n/a
1992 277 14.2 19.5 22
1993 253 15.4 16.4 22.9
1994 256 16.1 15.9 23.8
1995 251 15.0 16.7 37.5
1996 251 15.0 16.7 37.5
1997 258 14.9 17.3 35.7
1998 249 13.9 17.9 36.1
1999 260 14.5 17.9 30.8
2000 256 13.8 18.6 44.9
2002 323 18.0 17.9 48.9
2003 323 18.0 17.9 48.9
2004 298 20.0 14.9 48.6
2005 360 21.2 17.0 64.7
2006 347 20.0 17.4 57.1
2007 277 20.9 13.3 66.4
2008 275 18.0 15.3 73.2
2009 356 20.0 17.8 73.5
2010 354 21.0 16.8 71.2
2011 335 19.5 17.1 71
2012 302 16.5 18.2 66.9
2013 342 17.5 19.5 73.7
2014 327 17.7 18.4 81
2015 322 18.0 17.8 79.2
2016 298 18.0 16.5 79.2
2017 290 17.5 16.5 74.5
2018 283 22.2 12.7 70.7
2019 278 20.1 13.8 68.3
2020 271 19.5 13.8 63.1
2021 251 20.3 12.3 59.4
2022 263 23.6 11.1 58.2
2023 245 20.6 11.8 69.4
2024 243 21.8 11.1 78.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Junction Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $628 (6.0%) $9,783 (94.0%) $10,411

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Junction Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 454th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 363rd of 660 Elementary schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Junction Elementary)28.935.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Turner-Kansas City)32.328.3
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Junction Elementary)57.977.4
 19.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Turner-Kansas City)50.860
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Junction Elementary)37.541.2
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Turner-Kansas City)40.738.5
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Junction Elementary)2530.8
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Turner-Kansas City)27.132.8
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Junction Elementary)39.541.7
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Turner-Kansas City)3127.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Junction Elementary)18.621.6
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Turner-Kansas City)19.418.3
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Junction Elementary)37.224.3
 12.9%
   5th Grade Science (Turner-Kansas City)29.922.6
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students278245
 11.9%
African American912
 33.3%
American Indian33
Asian97
 22.2%
Hispanic122123
 0.8%
Pacific Islander00
White12488
 29%
Two or More Races1112
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.3%69.4%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Junction Elementary

Students at Junction Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 33% White, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Junction Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Turner Middle School
Middle : Turner Sixth Grade Academy
High : Turner High

Junction Elementary ranks 448th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 243 students attended Junction Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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