Guadalupe Centers Elementary

Summary:

Guadalupe Centers Elementary is a public charter school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 781 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state.

Guadalupe Centers Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, is strikingly low across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 7.2% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 40.8%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Nearby public schools, such as James Elementary, Gladstone Elementary, and Phillis Wheatley Elementary, also struggle with low academic performance and high rates of chronic absenteeism, but Guadalupe Centers Elementary consistently performs worse across various metrics.

Despite the school's high spending per student, ranging from $13,846 to $15,775 per year, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the poor student outcomes suggest that factors beyond funding and staffing, such as curriculum, instruction, or school culture, may be contributing to the challenges at Guadalupe Centers Elementary. The school serves a student population with extremely high rates of poverty, with 92.57% to 95.35% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which likely presents significant challenges in addressing the academic and social-emotional needs of the students. Addressing these complex issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve the educational experiences and outcomes for the students at Guadalupe Centers Elementary.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

5123 E Truman Road
Kansas City, MO 64127-2217

(816) 994-0396

District: Guadalupe Centers Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
863^rd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,775

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 791

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.0%

White:

2.1%

African American:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Guadalupe Centers Elementary ranks worse than 95.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.9. (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: Hispanic (96%), White (2.1%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Guadalupe Centers Elementary is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Guadalupe Centers Elementary employs 67 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Guadalupe Centers Elementary is $15,775.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Guadalupe Centers Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Guadalupe Centers Elementary 863^rd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Guadalupe Centers Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Guadalupe Centers Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Guadalupe Centers Schools 361^st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Guadalupe Centers Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Guadalupe Centers Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	2.73	1027^th	1045	1.7%
2019	4.53	1016^th	1052	3.4%
2021	3.66	895^th	901	0.7%
2022	6.32	874^th	908	3.7%
2023	5.33	871^st	898	3.0%
2024	6.90	863^rd	906	4.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Guadalupe Centers Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2022	23.53	48^th	52	7.7%
2023	20.83	45^th	50	10.0%
2024	27.06	47^th	54	13.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Guadalupe Centers Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	5.10	875^th	887	1.4%
2019	9.76	871^st	907	4.0%
2021	9.64	568^th	574	1.0%
2022	16.62	493^rd	532	7.3%
2023	12.74	580^th	611	5.1%
2024	16.32	579^th	625	7.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Guadalupe Centers Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	21.37	212^th	251	15.5%
2019	16.20	255^th	302	15.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Guadalupe Centers Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	5.44	104^th	105	1.0%
2019	8.61	119^th	120	0.8%
2021	11.10	42^nd	42	0.0%
2022	20.49	41^st	45	8.9%
2023	19.02	37^th	40	7.5%
2024	21.27	44^th	45	2.2%

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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 Guadalupe Centers Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	3	5	0	43	0	0	8	59
2014	3	5	0	109	0	0	3	120
2015	2	9	1	172	0	1	20	205
2016	5	8	1	255	0	1	25	295
2017	2	7	1	320	0	1	20	351
2018	3	6	1	487	0	1	17	515
2019	10	12	2	588	0	0	14	626
2020	14	22	2	643	0	0	2	683
2021	12	12	1	676	0	0	2	703
2022	10	13	1	681	1	0	3	709
2023	15	11	0	753	0	0	2	781
2024	17	12	0	759	0	0	3	791

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Guadalupe Centers Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	59	5.2	11.1	94.9
2014	120	11.2	10.6	95
2015	205	18.0	11.3	96.6
2016	295	24.0	12.2	97.3
2017	351	27.0	13.0	86.3
2018	515	41.0	12.5	93.2
2019	626	34.0	18.4	88.3
2020	683	49.5	13.7	88.4
2021	703	54.5	12.8	72.5
2022	709	51.7	13.7	95.3
2023	781	59.0	13.2	92.6
2024	791	67.0	11.8	99.6

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 Guadalupe Centers Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	59	5.2	11.1	94.9
2014	120	11.2	10.6	95
2015	205	18.0	11.3	96.6
2016	295	24.0	12.2	97.3
2017	351	27.0	13.0	86.3
2018	515	41.0	12.5	93.2
2019	626	34.0	18.4	88.3
2020	683	49.5	13.7	88.4
2021	703	54.5	12.8	72.5
2022	709	51.7	13.7	95.3
2023	781	59.0	13.2	92.6
2024	791	67.0	11.8	99.6

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 Guadalupe Centers Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$560 (3.6%)	$15,113 (96.4%)	$15,673
2020	$655 (4.3%)	$14,714 (95.7%)	$15,369
2021	$2,856 (20.6%)	$10,990 (79.4%)	$13,846
2022	$1,586 (10.1%)	$14,189 (89.9%)	$15,775

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Guadalupe Centers 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 1016^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 871^st of 898 Elementary schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Guadalupe Centers Elementary)	19.3	6.9	12.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Guadalupe Centers Schools)	19.3	6.9	12.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Guadalupe Centers Elementary)	8.3	11.3	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Guadalupe Centers Schools)	8.3	11.3	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Guadalupe Centers Elementary)	17.9	15.6	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Guadalupe Centers Schools)	17.9	15.6	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Guadalupe Centers Elementary)	13	5.4	7.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Guadalupe Centers Schools)	13	5.4	7.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Guadalupe Centers Elementary)	10.6	7.3	3.3%
5th Grade Science (Guadalupe Centers Schools)	10.6	7.3	3.3%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Guadalupe Centers Elementary)	13	6.4	6.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Guadalupe Centers Schools)	13	6.4	6.6%
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	626	781	24.8%
African American	12	11	8.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	588	753	28.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	10	15	50%
Two or More Races	14	2	85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.3%	92.6%	4.2%

Schools Near Guadalupe Centers 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 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
Guadalupe Centers Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5123 E Truman Road	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Guadalupe Centers Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 994-0396	791	67	11.8	99.6%	17 (2.1%)	12 (1.5%)	759 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	6.9	863^rd of 906 public elementary schools	4.7%		5.3	871^st of 898 public elementary schools	3.0%	8	7.2	9.5	12.4				9.8		9.0	9.5	19.2				$15,775	$1,586	$14,189
Trailwoods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6201 E 17th St	Kansas City	64126	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3250	350	32	11.0	100.0%	28 (8.0%)	45 (12.9%)	260 (74.3%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.0%)	14	789^th of 906 public elementary schools	12.9%		13	794^th of 898 public elementary schools	11.6%	5	14.2	7.4	37.4	22.3			18.9		11.6	12.6	18.1	7.8			$19,212	$3,476	$15,736
Rogers Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6400 E 23rd St	Kansas City	64129	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-4775	599	47	12.8	100.0%	35 (5.8%)	200 (33.4%)	336 (56.1%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.8%)	11 (1.8%)	9.8	838^th of 906 public elementary schools	7.5%		10.4	814^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.4%	24	19.9	17.9	7.5	15.8			13.7		17.5	21.7	11.0	9.6			$19,366	$3,530	$15,835
Whittier Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1012 Bales	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3850	528	39	13.5	100.0%	30 (5.7%)	206 (39.0%)	210 (39.8%)	68 (12.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.1%)	4.3	891^st of 906 public elementary schools	1.7%		5	872^nd of 898 public elementary schools	2.9%	19	12.4	4.2	8.0	3.7			8.0		6.8	2.5	6.9	4.2			$19,719	$3,718	$16,000
James Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5810 Scarritt	Kansas City	64123	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3650	261	23	11.5	100.0%	20 (7.7%)	43 (16.5%)	162 (62.1%)	29 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (1.9%)	15.9	770^th of 906 public elementary schools	15.0%		15.4	771^st of 898 public elementary schools	14.1%	1		20.1	20.1	32.3			20.1			15.5	11.8	18.0			$22,068	$3,551	$18,517
Gladstone Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	335 N Elmwood	Kansas City	64123	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3285	403	37	11.0	100.0%	42 (10.4%)	113 (28.0%)	164 (40.7%)	67 (16.6%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	12 (3.0%)	18.3	746^th of 906 public elementary schools	17.7%		27.5	689^th of 898 public elementary schools	23.3%	57	20.1	30.0	11.7	30.1			16.8		19.1		13.1	26.6			$20,389	$3,316	$17,073
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
KIPP Endeavor Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2700 E 18th St	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Kipp: Endeavor Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 241-3994	566	59	9.6	99.5%	6 (1.1%)	465 (82.2%)	71 (12.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.9%)	3.7	896^th of 906 public elementary schools	1.1%		6.3	863^rd of 898 public elementary schools	3.9%	33	1.8	1.9	6.9	4.5	11.2	10.8	8.6	3.2	5.0	3.7	10.2	4.5	11.4	9.3	$17,434	$3,128	$14,305
Wendell Phillips Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2400 Prospect	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3755	307	27	11.3	100.0%	14 (4.6%)	219 (71.3%)	51 (16.6%)	11 (3.6%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.6%)	12	813^th of 906 public elementary schools	10.3%		12.4	802^nd of 898 public elementary schools	10.7%	11	25.1		11.5	10.9			11.8		20.1		20.1	13.2			$20,507	$3,941	$16,566
Garfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	436 Prospect Blvd	Kansas City	64124	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3605	483	41	11.6	100.0%	27 (5.6%)	235 (48.7%)	125 (25.9%)	79 (16.4%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	9 (1.9%)	7.3	857^th of 906 public elementary schools	5.4%		8	844^th of 898 public elementary schools	6.0%	13	13.3	8.4	9.1	14.1			10.6		11.6	7.6	15.1	15.2			$19,036	$3,217	$15,819

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Guadalupe Centers Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.7% of Missouri elementary schools.

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Students at Guadalupe Centers Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% African American.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 791 students attended Guadalupe Centers Elementary.

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