Brookside Charter Elementary

Summary:

Brookside Charter Elementary is a public charter school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 513 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Brookside Charter School District, which is ranked 344 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brookside Charter Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Missouri elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 12% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 38.4% to 40.8%. The school's performance in serving its low-income students is also relatively low, ranking in the bottom 409-287 out of 532-625 Missouri elementary schools in this subgroup over the past 3 years. However, the school performs relatively well in serving its African American and special education student populations.

Brookside Charter Elementary faces significant challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism ranging from 26.8% to 39.7% over the past 3 years, which may be a contributing factor to its low academic performance. The school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio suggest that resources may not be the primary driver of its academic outcomes, and other factors such as curriculum, instruction, and school culture may be more influential. Nearby schools, such as Hogan Preparatory Academy Elementary, M.L. King Elementary, and Ac Prep Elementary, also struggle with low academic performance and high rates of poverty, indicating that the challenges faced by Brookside Charter Elementary may be reflective of broader systemic issues in the local education system.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

1815 East 63rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64130-3436

(816) 531-2192

District: Brookside Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
765^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,443

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 508

Racial breakdown:

African American:

83.7%

Two or more races:

8.3%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brookside Charter Elementary ranks worse than 84.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.49. (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 (83.7%), two or more races (8.3%), Hispanic (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brookside Charter Elementary is 9.3. (See more...)

Compare Brookside Charter Elementary employs 54.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brookside Charter Elementary is $14,443.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brookside Charter Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Brookside Charter Elementary 765^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Brookside Charter Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Brookside Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brookside Charter School 344^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brookside Charter Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Brookside Charter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2009	20.86	918^th	1053	12.8%
2010	11.28	1005^th	1066	5.7%
2011	19.70	968^th	1088	11.0%
2012	25.17	918^th	1085	15.4%
2013	21.58	961^st	1108	13.3%
2014	18.18	962^nd	1089	11.7%
2015	7.42	1003^rd	1058	5.2%
2016	8.64	810^th	865	6.4%
2017	12.71	939^th	1032	9.0%
2018	17.84	906^th	1045	13.3%
2019	32.66	754^th	1052	28.3%
2021	7.21	844^th	901	6.3%
2022	17.19	766^th	908	15.6%
2023	20.11	738^th	898	17.8%
2024	16.49	765^th	906	15.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Brookside Charter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.64	12^th	107	88.8%
2024	48.96	48^th	101	52.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brookside Charter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	31.78	687^th	887	22.5%
2019	51.24	417^th	907	54.0%
2021	18.54	512^th	574	10.8%
2022	42.33	287^th	532	46.1%
2023	45.17	314^th	611	48.6%
2024	37.13	409^th	625	34.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Brookside Charter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	72.15	65^th	302	78.5%
2022	60.36	33^rd	103	68.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Brookside Charter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	52.72	99^th	243	59.3%
2019	72.61	41^st	250	83.6%
2021	34.48	111^th	163	31.9%
2022	72.71	13^th	184	92.9%
2023	69.31	30^th	185	83.8%
2024	66.86	33^rd	191	82.7%

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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 Brookside Charter Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	64	140	6	14	1	n/a	n/a	225
2008	78	171	8	12	2	n/a	n/a	271
2009	62	174	5	14	0	n/a	n/a	255
2010	47	239	2	6	3	n/a	n/a	297
2011	45	261	3	1	2	0	0	312
2012	43	275	2	2	2	0	0	324
2013	30	304	1	5	1	1	4	346
2014	26	363	0	9	0	1	8	407
2015	19	341	2	14	0	1	15	392
2016	9	322	1	14	0	1	16	363
2017	8	340	1	12	0	2	12	375
2018	9	373	0	11	0	1	34	428
2019	11	457	1	13	1	0	16	499
2020	15	452	0	30	0	1	30	528
2021	18	427	0	34	0	1	31	511
2022	17	474	0	31	0	0	20	542
2023	14	436	0	28	0	0	35	513
2024	13	425	0	28	0	0	42	508

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 Brookside Charter Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	225	14.6	15.4	66.7
2008	271	18.6	14.6	65.3
2009	255	19.1	13.3	71
2010	297	20.6	14.4	79.1
2011	312	25.3	12.3	84
2012	324	21.5	15.0	91.7
2013	346	20.1	17.1	91.3
2014	407	27.8	14.6	90.4
2015	392	28.0	14.0	100
2016	363	29.0	12.5	99.2
2017	375	27.3	13.7	100
2018	428	40.2	10.6	100
2019	499	37.3	13.3	99.4
2020	528	42.0	12.5	99.4
2021	511	42.8	11.9	99.4
2022	542	54.9	9.8	99.4
2023	513	47.0	10.9	99.4
2024	508	54.1	9.3	99

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 Brookside Charter Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	225	14.6	15.4	66.7
2008	271	18.6	14.6	65.3
2009	255	19.1	13.3	71
2010	297	20.6	14.4	79.1
2011	312	25.3	12.3	84
2012	324	21.5	15.0	91.7
2013	346	20.1	17.1	91.3
2014	407	27.8	14.6	90.4
2015	392	28.0	14.0	100
2016	363	29.0	12.5	99.2
2017	375	27.3	13.7	100
2018	428	40.2	10.6	100
2019	499	37.3	13.3	99.4
2020	528	42.0	12.5	99.4
2021	511	42.8	11.9	99.4
2022	542	54.9	9.8	99.4
2023	513	47.0	10.9	99.4
2024	508	54.1	9.3	99

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 Brookside Charter Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$943 (7.9%)	$10,976 (92.1%)	$11,918
2020	$743 (6.2%)	$11,256 (93.8%)	$11,998
2021	$1,615 (13.2%)	$10,607 (86.8%)	$12,222
2022	$3,293 (22.8%)	$11,150 (77.2%)	$14,443

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brookside Charter Elementary

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 754^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 738^th of 898 Elementary schools	10.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brookside Charter Elementary)	58.6	30.1	28.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brookside Charter School)	58.6	30.1	28.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brookside Charter Elementary)	31.5	26.5	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brookside Charter School)	31.5	26.5	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brookside Charter Elementary)	43.4	24.4	19%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brookside Charter School)	43.4	24.4	19%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brookside Charter Elementary)	30.1	19.2	10.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brookside Charter School)	30.1	19.2	10.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brookside Charter Elementary)	33.8	21.5	12.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brookside Charter School)	33.8	21.5	12.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Brookside Charter Elementary)	25.8	23	2.8%
5th Grade Science (Brookside Charter School)	25.8	23	2.8%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brookside Charter Elementary)	34.9	20.5	14.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brookside Charter School)	34.9	20.5	14.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	499	513	2.8%
African American	457	436	4.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	13	28	115.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	11	14	27.3%
Two or More Races	16	35	118.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.4%	99.4%	0%

Schools Near Brookside Charter Elementary

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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 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 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brookside Charter Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1815 East 63rd Street	Kansas City	64130	Jackson County	Brookside Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 531-2192	508	54	9.3	99.0%	13 (2.6%)	425 (83.7%)	28 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.3%)	16.5	765^th of 906 public elementary schools	15.6%		20.1	738^th of 898 public elementary schools	17.8%	27	28.7	21.3	12.0			22.5		23.4	19.3	21.2			$14,443	$3,293	$11,150
University Academy-Lower	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	6801 Holmes Rd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	University Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 412-5973	605	40	15.1	100.0%	18 (3.0%)	574 (94.9%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.1	679^th of 906 public elementary schools	25.1%		26.5	694^th of 898 public elementary schools	22.7%	15	26.4	27.0	30.5						32.0	26.0			$13,670	$1,853	$11,816
Ac Prep Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	6410 Swope Parkway	Kansas City	64132	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-7704	367	35	10.4	100.0%	3 (0.8%)	327 (89.1%)	15 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	16 (4.4%)	10.2	829^th of 906 public elementary schools	8.5%		12.9	796^th of 898 public elementary schools	11.4%	33	7.4	15.9	7.3		21.5	21.5	6.0	19.6	21.2	14.4	15.5	11.8	$20,834	$3,288	$17,547
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	6903 Oak Street	Kansas City	64113	Jackson County	Academie Lafayette	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 361-7735	498	20	25.0	19.7%	313 (62.9%)	88 (17.7%)	40 (8.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (10.6%)	90.6	61^st of 906 public elementary schools	93.3%		74.1	198^th of 898 public elementary schools	78.0%	137	71.5	63.2	60.5			62.0		61.6	74.9				$10,624	$507	$10,117
B. Banneker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7050 Askew	Kansas City	64132	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-1850	499	35	14.4	100.0%	20 (4.0%)	400 (80.2%)	62 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.2%)	3.5	899^th of 906 public elementary schools	0.8%		4.2	884^th of 898 public elementary schools	1.6%	15	5.1		2.8	3.6		7.0		5.0	7.2	5.6	3.6		$17,593	$3,228	$14,365
Border Star Montessori	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	6321 Wornall Rd	Kansas City	64113	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	Yes	No	No	(816) 418-5150	254	19	13.4	100.0%	123 (48.4%)	98 (38.6%)	12 (4.7%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.0%)	13 (5.1%)								(n/a)			39.0										$21,461	$3,394	$18,066
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
Holliday Montessori	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	7227 Jackson	Kansas City	64132	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	Yes	No	Yes	(816) 418-1950	348	25	13.6	100.0%	66 (19.0%)	234 (67.2%)	22 (6.3%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	19 (5.5%)	17	760^th of 906 public elementary schools	16.1%		17.7	750^th of 898 public elementary schools	16.5%	10	13.2		13.2			21.8		30.6					$21,051	$3,549	$17,502
Academy For Integrated Arts	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	7910 Troost Ave	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Academy For Integrated Arts	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 444-1720	270	26	10.2	100.0%	28 (10.4%)	207 (76.7%)	21 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)	14.7	786^th of 906 public elementary schools	13.2%		10.8	810^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.8%	24	10.0		18.6	9.6		33.4		15.0	19.6	26.0	14.4		$16,932	$3,713	$13,219

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookside Charter Elementary

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Brookside Charter Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.6% of Missouri elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Brookside Charter Elementary?

Students at Brookside Charter Elementary are 84% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% White.

How many students attend Brookside Charter Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 508 students attended Brookside Charter Elementary.

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