Is Genesis School Inc. a good school?

Genesis School Inc. ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Genesis School Inc.?

In the 2023-24 school year, 209 students attended Genesis School Inc..

What is the racial makeup of Genesis School Inc.?

Students at Genesis School Inc. are 86% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% White.

Genesis School Inc.

Summary:

Genesis School Inc. is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Kansas City, Missouri, with 225 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Missouri elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing significantly below the state average on various academic metrics.

Genesis School Inc. faces several key challenges. It has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 38.7% to 53.7% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby public schools. Academically, only 5% of 3rd graders were proficient in math in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state average of 40.8%. The school's performance is consistently in the bottom 10-20% of Missouri elementary schools across grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Genesis School Inc. serves a high-poverty student population, with 98.6-98.67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the nearby public schools.

While the nearby public schools, such as Phillis Wheatley Elementary, Ac Prep Elementary, and George Melcher Elementary, also serve high-poverty student populations and perform below the state average, they generally outperform Genesis School Inc. on academic measures. In contrast, Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary, a public charter school located about 2.4 miles from Genesis School Inc., stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 20-40% of Missouri elementary schools. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.3 to 10.9, Genesis School Inc. has not been able to translate this into better academic outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

3800 E 44th St
Kansas City, MO 64130-2168

(816) 921-0775

District: Genesis School Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
828^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,095

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 209

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.1%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Genesis School Inc. ranks worse than 91.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.26. (See more...)

Compare Details Genesis School Inc. ranks worse than 85.8% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.04. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.1%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Genesis School Inc. is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare Genesis School Inc. employs 18.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Genesis School Inc. is $19,095.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Genesis School Inc.:

SchoolDigger ranks Genesis School Inc. 828^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Genesis School Inc. in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Genesis School Inc. 387^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Genesis School Inc. in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Genesis School Inc. 367^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Genesis School Inc.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2009	0.80	1051^st	1053	0.2%
2010	0.70	1065^th	1066	0.1%
2011	0.73	1088^th	1088	0.0%
2013	2.92	1087^th	1108	1.9%
2014	3.22	1067^th	1089	2.0%
2015	3.05	1045^th	1058	1.2%
2016	9.35	804^th	865	7.1%
2017	6.82	983^rd	1032	4.7%
2019	12.08	954^th	1052	9.3%
2021	4.23	888^th	901	1.4%
2022	10.60	819^th	908	9.8%
2023	7.92	846^th	898	5.8%
2024	10.26	828^th	906	8.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Genesis School Inc.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	22.84	793^rd	907	12.6%
2021	10.48	563^rd	574	1.9%
2022	24.83	432^nd	532	18.8%
2023	19.79	538^th	611	11.9%
2024	20.31	549^th	625	12.2%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Genesis School Inc.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	17.47	156^th	163	4.3%
2022	43.98	93^rd	184	49.5%
2023	36.58	119^th	185	35.7%
2024	51.27	69^th	191	63.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Genesis School Inc.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2009	1.39	593^rd	601	1.3%
2010	0.50	610^th	614	0.7%
2013	5.53	625^th	649	3.7%
2014	1.78	621^st	633	1.9%
2015	6.65	565^th	585	3.4%
2021	10.07	420^th	454	7.5%
2022	17.18	387^th	459	15.7%
2023	19.46	383^rd	459	16.6%
2024	18.04	387^th	451	14.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Genesis School Inc.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	20.86	328^th	371	11.6%
2022	36.72	249^th	365	31.8%
2023	33.76	287^th	382	24.9%
2024	32.30	290^th	378	23.3%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Genesis School Inc.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	10.29	128^th	129	0.8%
2021	35.69	97^th	135	28.1%
2022	50.51	64^th	148	56.8%
2023	37.78	96^th	153	37.3%
2024	53.23	55^th	144	61.8%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Genesis School Inc.

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	8	151	0	0	n/a	n/a	159
2008	3	102	0	0	n/a	n/a	105
2009	1	105	0	0	n/a	n/a	106
2010	2	147	5	0	n/a	n/a	154
2011	9	90	12	0	0	0	111
2012	2	41	1	0	0	4	48
2013	2	200	2	0	0	7	211
2014	3	233	3	0	0	13	252
2015	3	250	3	0	2	13	271
2016	13	255	0	0	0	17	285
2017	11	258	0	0	0	19	288
2018	6	246	6	0	0	20	278
2019	12	230	7	2	0	17	268
2020	7	242	10	2	1	16	278
2021	7	173	10	2	0	10	202
2022	10	176	10	2	0	16	214
2023	5	184	17	2	0	17	225
2024	6	180	13	1	0	9	209

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 Genesis School Inc.

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	159	4.0	39.8	75.5
2008	105	9.0	11.7	88.6
2009	106	9.0	11.8	97.2
2010	154	10.5	14.6	98.1
2011	111	7.5	14.7	93.7
2012	48	2.5	19.2	85.4
2013	211	14.0	15.0	98.6
2014	252	14.0	18.0	98.8
2015	271	19.0	14.2	95.9
2016	285	19.0	15.0	98.9
2017	288	20.0	14.4	100
2018	278	20.1	13.8	100
2019	268	22.5	11.9	98.9
2020	278	21.0	13.2	55
2021	202	18.5	10.9	98.5
2022	214	23.0	9.3	98.6
2023	225	23.5	9.5	98.7
2024	209	18.3	11.4	98.6

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 Genesis School Inc.

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	159	4.0	39.8	75.5
2008	105	9.0	11.7	88.6
2009	106	9.0	11.8	97.2
2010	154	10.5	14.6	98.1
2011	111	7.5	14.7	93.7
2012	48	2.5	19.2	85.4
2013	211	14.0	15.0	98.6
2014	252	14.0	18.0	98.8
2015	271	19.0	14.2	95.9
2016	285	19.0	15.0	98.9
2017	288	20.0	14.4	100
2018	278	20.1	13.8	100
2019	268	22.5	11.9	98.9
2020	278	21.0	13.2	55
2021	202	18.5	10.9	98.5
2022	214	23.0	9.3	98.6
2023	225	23.5	9.5	98.7
2024	209	18.3	11.4	98.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Genesis School Inc.

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$813 (5.3%)	$14,410 (94.7%)	$15,224
2020	$858 (5.6%)	$14,411 (94.4%)	$15,269
2021	$1,287 (7.1%)	$16,905 (92.9%)	$18,192
2022	$3,106 (16.3%)	$15,989 (83.7%)	$19,095

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Genesis School Inc.

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 954^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 846^th of 898 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Genesis School Inc.)	30.6	14.3	16.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Genesis School Inc.)	30.6	14.3	16.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	39.7	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Genesis School Inc.)	12.6	12.9	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Genesis School Inc.)	12.6	12.9	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Genesis School Inc.)	24.2	4.5	19.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Genesis School Inc.)	24.2	4.5	19.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Genesis School Inc.)	0	16.7	16.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Genesis School Inc.)	0	16.7	16.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Genesis School Inc.)	0	26.9	26.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Genesis School Inc.)	0	26.9	26.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	268	225	16%
African American	230	184	20%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	17	142.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	12	5	58.3%
Two or More Races	17	17
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.9%	98.7%	0.2%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)						MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Genesis School Inc.	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3800 E 44th St	Kansas City	64130	Jackson County	Genesis School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 921-0775	209	18	11.4	98.6%	6 (2.9%)	180 (86.1%)	13 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	10.3	828^th of 906 public elementary schools	8.6%		7.9	846^th of 898 public elementary schools	5.8%	18	5.0			27.3	14.4	22.3	4.5	3.8			13.1	13.7	19.1	26.0	$19,095	$3,106	$15,989
Carver Dual Language School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	4600 Elmwood Ave	Kansas City	64130	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	Yes	No	Yes	(816) 418-4925	455	35	12.9	100.0%	9 (2.0%)	95 (20.9%)	332 (73.0%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	20.6	728^th of 906 public elementary schools	19.6%		15.9	768^th of 898 public elementary schools	14.5%	40	26.8	23.3	19.7				28.1				22.2	17.2			$18,443	$3,621	$14,823
George Melcher Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3958 Chelsea	Kansas City	64130	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-6735	331	29	11.3	100.0%	12 (3.6%)	212 (64.0%)	84 (25.4%)	3 (0.9%)	5 (1.5%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (3.9%)	4.8	886^th of 906 public elementary schools	2.2%		6.6	857^th of 898 public elementary schools	4.6%	29	16.7	4.0	2.0	1.9					7.0	9.6	13.2	2.0			$19,923	$3,888	$16,035
Hogan Preparatory Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	2803 E 51st St	Kansas City	64130	Jackson County	Hogan Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 444-5010	418	36	11.7	100.0%	5 (1.2%)	374 (89.5%)	20 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.1%)	3.6	898^th of 906 public elementary schools	0.9%		5.4	869^th of 898 public elementary schools	3.2%	29	4.9	7.1		3.7			7.1		9.6	4.8	7.2	5.5			$12,644	$3,653	$8,991
M. L. King Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4848 Woodland Avenue	Kansas City	64110	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-2475	746	40	18.6	100.0%	34 (4.6%)	560 (75.1%)	103 (13.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.5%)	34 (4.6%)	5.6	875^th of 906 public elementary schools	3.4%		6.5	858^th of 898 public elementary schools	4.5%	17	1.4		9.6	5.5			15.1		4.1	2.9	14.2	10.1			$19,282	$3,226	$16,057
Hope Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2800 E. Linwood Blvd.	Kansas City	64128	Jackson County	Hope Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 921-1213	96	11	8.4	96.9%	3 (3.1%)	82 (85.4%)	8 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)								(n/a)															$14,783	$3,247	$11,536
Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3400 Paseo Blvd	Kansas City	64109	Jackson County	Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 561-0114	422	34	12.4	99.3%	1 (0.2%)	391 (92.7%)	13 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	12 (2.8%)	5.5	878^th of 906 public elementary schools	3.1%		8.4	840^th of 898 public elementary schools	6.5%	38	4.9	13.3		5.9	15.5	2.6		2.6	7.4		9.4	14.8	15.5	17.2	$16,796	$823	$15,973
Faxon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1320 E 32nd Terr	Kansas City	64109	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-6525	305	26	11.9	100.0%	19 (6.2%)	217 (71.1%)	52 (17.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	7 (2.3%)	7.3	856^th of 906 public elementary schools	5.5%		8.3	843^rd of 898 public elementary schools	6.1%	13		8.1	5.8	10.7			13.3		16.8	10.6	19.7	7.8			$19,324	$3,835	$15,489
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	3421 Cherry St	Kansas City	64109	Jackson County	Academie Lafayette	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 888-7400	474	23	20.6	31.9%	235 (49.6%)	99 (20.9%)	55 (11.6%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (16.5%)	74	205^th of 906 public elementary schools	77.4%		71.3	228^th of 898 public elementary schools	74.6%	23	56.6	46.7	65.0				61.8		41.8	54.7					$11,431	$373	$11,058
Phillis Wheatley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2415 Agnes Ave	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-4825	360	33	10.8	100.0%	21 (5.8%)	152 (42.2%)	167 (46.4%)	6 (1.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.1%)	11.1	822^nd of 906 public elementary schools	9.3%		8.9	837^th of 898 public elementary schools	6.8%	15	25.4	4.5	10.7	11.2			12.9		23.5	16.8	13.1	15.5			$20,220	$3,989	$16,232

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