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Troost Elementary

Summary:

Troost Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 251 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Kansas City 33 school district, which is ranked 335 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Troost Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is over 84% African American, well above the surrounding schools and state average. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Missouri, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages in both mathematics and English language arts. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 7.7% of 3rd-grade students at Troost Elementary were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 17.4% in the Kansas City 33 district and 41.1% statewide. Additionally, Troost Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (98.8%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $20,043 at Troost Elementary in the 2021-2022 school year, the school's academic performance remains significantly below state and district averages, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources. In contrast, nearby schools like Hale Cook Elementary and Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary have significantly higher academic proficiency rates and more diverse student populations, suggesting the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes for the students at Troost Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1215 E 59th St
       Kansas City, MO  64110-3237

(816) 418-1700

District: Kansas City 33

SchoolDigger Rank:
881st of 898 Missouri Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,043 Help


Students who attend Troost Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Central Middle School
High:    Southeast High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  251

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.9%
Hispanic:
7.6%
White:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.8% Help


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Compare Details Troost Elementary ranks worse than 98.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.29. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84.9%), Hispanic (7.6%), White (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Troost Elementary is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Troost Elementary is $20,043.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Troost Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Troost Elementary 881st of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Troost Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Kansas City 33:

SchoolDigger ranks Kansas City 33 335th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Troost Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Troost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 33.12 825th 1074 23.2%
2007 26.16 919th 1080 14.9%
2008 2.98 1074th 1084 0.9%
2009 4.78 1024th 1053 2.8%
2010 3.09 1050th 1066 1.5%
2011 2.26 1078th 1088 0.9%
2012 4.11 1053rd 1085 2.9%
2013 4.37 1075th 1108 3.0%
2014 3.17 1068th 1089 1.9%
2015 3.29 1041st 1058 1.6%
2016 2.17 857th 865 0.9%
2017 1.40 1023rd 1032 0.9%
2018 3.84 1014th 1045 3.0%
2019 4.71 1014th 1052 3.6%
2021 5.77 862nd 901 4.3%
2022 6.56 869th 908 4.3%
2023 4.29 881st 898 1.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Troost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.40 862nd 887 2.8%
2019 8.84 874th 907 3.6%
2021 15.83 527th 574 8.2%
2022 16.51 495th 532 7.0%
2023 9.75 596th 611 2.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Troost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.20 249th 251 0.8%
2019 10.32 286th 302 5.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Troost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.10 235th 243 3.3%
2019 17.34 227th 250 9.2%
2021 29.25 121st 163 25.8%
2022 24.32 163rd 184 11.4%
2023 13.98 182nd 185 1.6%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Open Quote Unfortunately this is a school that is set up for failure. I have 3 children going to this school and have had numerous of problems from other students and staff. I have had multipal meetings asking to have my children moved to another safe classroom setting where they might have a slight chance of learning and were denied. They are understaffed and over populated. There is no hope or help at this school location and as a parent the expectations I have for my children were let down on EVERY aspect. The school is unsafe and somebody needs to go in and do a investigation on the staff and administration and school curriculum. My 1st grader came home with a paper from his teacher that was list of all the "bad" kids on it with the stuff they do and say and was filled with cuss words. To give a child this paper that is marked with cuss words in no envelope is so unacceptable unprofessional and inappropriate. And is there some student teacher confidentiality? This was a sheet of paper with all the different "bad" students as she stated on it. This school should be shut down. They are in violation of so many rules. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Troost Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 347 347
1992 44 296 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1993 59 287 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1994 78 297 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1995 85 316 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1996 85 316 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1997 74 402 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1998 62 484 3 16 1 n/a n/a 0 566
1999 27 455 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2000 90 340 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2001 15 458 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2002 9 443 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 460
2003 9 443 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 460
2004 7 389 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2005 3 347 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 355
2006 4 310 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 317
2007 7 286 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 297
2008 3 272 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 278
2009 6 347 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 358
2010 3 306 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2011 8 332 0 5 0 0 0 0 345
2012 6 311 0 3 0 0 0 0 320
2013 3 308 0 8 0 0 2 0 321
2014 7 269 2 6 1 0 3 0 288
2015 5 228 1 5 1 0 9 0 249
2016 6 222 0 7 0 0 11 0 246
2017 12 313 0 14 4 0 16 0 359
2018 20 325 1 9 1 3 12 0 371
2019 15 295 1 19 0 2 11 0 343
2020 16 269 0 17 1 1 18 0 322
2021 11 237 0 15 0 7 7 0 277
2022 11 209 0 23 0 6 3 0 252
2023 11 213 0 19 0 3 5 0 251

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 Troost Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 347 28.0 12.3 n/a
1992 342 32.0 10.6 n/a
1993 350 37.1 9.4 87.7
1994 378 38.3 9.9 84.4
1995 407 31.2 13.0 83.3
1996 407 31.2 13.0 83.3
1997 490 29.2 16.8 70.2
1998 566 29.4 19.3 63.6
1999 495 25.1 19.7 62.4
2000 433 21.9 19.8 64.4
2001 476 23.5 20.3 74.2
2002 460 25.7 17.9 67.8
2003 460 25.7 17.9 67.8
2004 401 28.0 14.3 66.8
2005 355 26.1 13.6 76.3
2006 317 25.6 12.4 69.7
2007 297 24.5 12.1 73.1
2008 278 26.1 10.7 77.7
2009 358 29.5 12.1 69.3
2010 313 25.1 12.4 70.3
2011 345 19.6 17.5 77.7
2012 320 23.7 13.4 81.9
2013 321 21.7 14.7 n/a
2014 288 22.7 12.6 69.1
2015 249 21.0 11.8 100
2016 246 20.0 12.3 98.8
2017 359 27.0 13.2 100
2018 371 24.5 15.1 100
2019 343 27.8 12.3 99.1
2020 322 29.8 10.8 99.1
2021 277 29.0 9.5 98.9
2022 252 20.8 12.1 98.8
2023 251 23.8 10.5 98.8

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 Troost Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 347 28.0 12.3 n/a
1992 342 32.0 10.6 n/a
1993 350 37.1 9.4 87.7
1994 378 38.3 9.9 84.4
1995 407 31.2 13.0 83.3
1996 407 31.2 13.0 83.3
1997 490 29.2 16.8 70.2
1998 566 29.4 19.3 63.6
1999 495 25.1 19.7 62.4
2000 433 21.9 19.8 64.4
2001 476 23.5 20.3 74.2
2002 460 25.7 17.9 67.8
2003 460 25.7 17.9 67.8
2004 401 28.0 14.3 66.8
2005 355 26.1 13.6 76.3
2006 317 25.6 12.4 69.7
2007 297 24.5 12.1 73.1
2008 278 26.1 10.7 77.7
2009 358 29.5 12.1 69.3
2010 313 25.1 12.4 70.3
2011 345 19.6 17.5 77.7
2012 320 23.7 13.4 81.9
2013 321 21.7 14.7 n/a
2014 288 22.7 12.6 69.1
2015 249 21.0 11.8 100
2016 246 20.0 12.3 98.8
2017 359 27.0 13.2 100
2018 371 24.5 15.1 100
2019 343 27.8 12.3 99.1
2020 322 29.8 10.8 99.1
2021 277 29.0 9.5 98.9
2022 252 20.8 12.1 98.8
2023 251 23.8 10.5 98.8

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 Troost Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,215 (8.5%) $13,158 (91.5%) $14,373
2020 $1,404 (9.6%) $13,248 (90.4%) $14,651
2021 $1,610 (10.1%) $14,390 (89.9%) $16,000
2022 $3,975 (19.8%) $16,069 (80.2%) $20,043

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Troost 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 1014th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 881st of 898 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Troost Elementary)4.87.7
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas City 33)23.417.4
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Troost Elementary)06.9
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas City 33)20.814.7
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Troost Elementary)19.28.3
 10.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas City 33)26.224.3
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Troost Elementary)15.42.7
 12.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas City 33)25.820.8
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students343251
 26.8%
African American295213
 27.8%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1919
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White1511
 26.7%
Two or More Races115
 54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%98.8%
 0.3%




Frequently Asked Questions about Troost Elementary

Students at Troost Elementary are 85% African American, 8% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Troost Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.9% of Missouri schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 251 students attended Troost Elementary.


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