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Primitivo Garcia Elementary

Summary:

Primitivo Garcia Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 263 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Kansas City 33 school district, which is ranked 338 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Primitivo Garcia Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Missouri elementary schools over the past several years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 47.0% to 69.6%), very low proficiency rates on state assessments (only 10.7% of 3rd graders were proficient in math in 2023-2024), and a high-poverty student population (over 98% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch). Despite spending between $14,822 and $19,957 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school's academic performance remains very low.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Foreign Language Academy, Faxon Elementary, and Wendell Phillips Elementary, generally perform better than Primitivo Garcia Elementary on academic measures, but they also serve high-poverty student populations. The charter schools in the area, such as Crossroads - Quality Hill and KIPP Endeavor Academy, have mixed performance, with some outperforming Primitivo Garcia Elementary and others struggling with similar challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1000 W 17th St
       Kansas City, MO  64108-1168

(816) 418-8735

District: Kansas City 33

SchoolDigger Rank:
881st of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,957 Help


Students who attend Primitivo Garcia Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northeast Middle School
High:    Northeast High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  425

Racial breakdown:

African American:
63.1%
Hispanic:
21.6%
White:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Primitivo Garcia Elementary ranks worse than 97.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 17th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Kansas City 33 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.07. (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 (63.1%), Hispanic (21.6%), White (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Kansas City 33 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Primitivo Garcia Elementary is 13.6. 15 elementary schools in the Kansas City 33 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Primitivo Garcia Elementary is $19,957, which is the 9th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Kansas City 33 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Primitivo Garcia Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Primitivo Garcia Elementary 881st of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Primitivo Garcia Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kansas City 33:

SchoolDigger ranks Kansas City 33 338th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Primitivo Garcia Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Primitivo Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.87 873rd 1074 18.7%
2007 41.06 717th 1080 33.6%
2008 23.31 955th 1084 11.9%
2009 17.53 947th 1053 10.1%
2010 29.11 853rd 1066 20.0%
2011 9.62 1028th 1088 5.5%
2012 12.41 1000th 1085 7.8%
2013 15.08 1006th 1108 9.2%
2014 13.62 991st 1089 9.0%
2015 20.07 906th 1058 14.4%
2016 18.53 743rd 865 14.1%
2017 4.73 996th 1032 3.5%
2018 6.32 996th 1045 4.7%
2019 6.92 991st 1052 5.8%
2021 7.08 845th 901 6.2%
2022 6.23 875th 908 3.6%
2023 4.88 874th 898 2.7%
2024 5.07 881st 906 2.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Primitivo Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.90 837th 887 5.6%
2019 14.00 851st 907 6.2%
2021 18.81 511th 574 11.0%
2022 15.51 503rd 532 5.5%
2023 12.61 581st 611 4.9%
2024 10.99 602nd 625 3.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Primitivo Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.97 215th 243 11.5%
2019 33.79 171st 250 31.6%
2021 41.37 93rd 163 42.9%
2022 19.50 167th 184 9.2%
2023 21.76 162nd 185 12.4%
2024 11.71 187th 191 2.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Primitivo Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.15 116th 120 3.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Primitivo Garcia 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 352 352
1992 132 85 0 142 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1993 111 80 1 136 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1994 124 87 0 126 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1995 123 86 1 156 1 n/a n/a 0 367
1996 123 86 1 156 1 n/a n/a 0 367
1997 138 91 1 174 2 n/a n/a 0 406
1998 114 104 1 193 2 n/a n/a 0 414
1999 47 130 7 218 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2000 37 129 5 229 3 n/a n/a 0 403
2001 37 117 15 282 1 n/a n/a 0 452
2002 42 134 24 297 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2003 42 134 24 297 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2004 32 121 26 320 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2005 27 105 18 332 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2006 21 110 19 336 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2007 16 116 17 339 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2008 15 131 11 315 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2009 22 133 19 258 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2010 27 128 23 277 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2011 24 134 24 172 1 0 0 0 355
2012 31 146 23 149 3 1 0 0 353
2013 29 158 24 128 0 1 0 0 340
2014 24 138 22 122 1 1 0 0 308
2015 19 121 19 105 1 0 0 0 265
2016 16 131 17 88 0 1 2 0 255
2017 26 176 21 117 1 1 9 0 351
2018 32 184 15 109 0 1 14 0 355
2019 24 180 13 109 0 3 9 0 338
2020 17 175 11 97 0 6 11 0 317
2021 19 159 8 77 0 12 7 0 282
2022 23 176 11 102 3 5 10 0 330
2023 19 147 10 74 0 3 10 0 263
2024 28 268 8 92 0 5 24 0 425

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 Primitivo Garcia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 352 24.7 14.2 n/a
1992 359 28.5 12.5 n/a
1993 328 26.9 12.2 79
1994 337 30.0 11.2 72.1
1995 367 32.1 11.4 67.3
1996 367 32.1 11.4 67.3
1997 406 29.0 14.0 55.7
1998 414 31.5 13.1 58.9
1999 402 27.0 14.9 88.6
2000 403 28.7 14.0 93.8
2001 452 28.5 15.9 86.3
2002 498 29.3 17.0 85.7
2003 498 29.3 17.0 85.7
2004 499 28.9 17.3 85.8
2005 482 30.7 15.7 86.9
2006 486 31.9 15.2 88.3
2007 488 30.9 15.8 87.7
2008 472 30.5 15.5 90.3
2009 432 29.3 14.7 84.7
2010 455 32.5 14.0 87.7
2011 355 28.1 12.6 86.8
2012 353 22.7 15.5 83
2013 340 22.8 14.9 n/a
2014 308 23.0 13.3 88.3
2015 265 23.0 11.5 100
2016 255 22.0 11.5 98.8
2017 351 24.7 14.1 100
2018 355 26.3 13.4 100
2019 338 24.8 13.6 99.1
2020 317 24.4 12.9 99.1
2021 282 25.2 11.1 98.9
2022 330 20.2 16.3 99.1
2023 263 26.1 10.0 98.9
2024 425 31.1 13.6 100

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 Primitivo Garcia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 352 24.7 14.2 n/a
1992 359 28.5 12.5 n/a
1993 328 26.9 12.2 79
1994 337 30.0 11.2 72.1
1995 367 32.1 11.4 67.3
1996 367 32.1 11.4 67.3
1997 406 29.0 14.0 55.7
1998 414 31.5 13.1 58.9
1999 402 27.0 14.9 88.6
2000 403 28.7 14.0 93.8
2001 452 28.5 15.9 86.3
2002 498 29.3 17.0 85.7
2003 498 29.3 17.0 85.7
2004 499 28.9 17.3 85.8
2005 482 30.7 15.7 86.9
2006 486 31.9 15.2 88.3
2007 488 30.9 15.8 87.7
2008 472 30.5 15.5 90.3
2009 432 29.3 14.7 84.7
2010 455 32.5 14.0 87.7
2011 355 28.1 12.6 86.8
2012 353 22.7 15.5 83
2013 340 22.8 14.9 n/a
2014 308 23.0 13.3 88.3
2015 265 23.0 11.5 100
2016 255 22.0 11.5 98.8
2017 351 24.7 14.1 100
2018 355 26.3 13.4 100
2019 338 24.8 13.6 99.1
2020 317 24.4 12.9 99.1
2021 282 25.2 11.1 98.9
2022 330 20.2 16.3 99.1
2023 263 26.1 10.0 98.9
2024 425 31.1 13.6 100

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 Primitivo Garcia Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,340 (13.5%) $14,942 (86.5%) $17,283
2020 $1,817 (12.3%) $13,005 (87.7%) $14,822
2021 $2,148 (13.5%) $13,810 (86.5%) $15,957
2022 $3,555 (17.8%) $16,402 (82.2%) $19,957

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Primitivo Garcia 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 991st of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 874th of 898 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Primitivo Garcia Elementary)11.44.3
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas City 33)23.416.1
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4639.7
 6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Primitivo Garcia Elementary)8.67.1
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas City 33)21.217.8
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Primitivo Garcia Elementary)22.98.5
 14.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas City 33)22.118.3
 3.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Primitivo Garcia Elementary)1710.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas City 33)20.814.5
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.336.2
 4.1%
5th Grade Science (Primitivo Garcia Elementary)227.7
 14.3%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas City 33)22.815.5
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Primitivo Garcia Elementary)22.57.7
 14.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas City 33)22.818.1
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Primitivo Garcia Elementary)1020.7
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas City 33)25.823.5
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.939.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students338263
 22.2%
African American180147
 18.3%
American Indian00
Asian1310
 23.1%
Hispanic10974
 32.1%
Pacific Islander33
White2419
 20.8%
Two or More Races910
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%98.9%
 0.3%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 425 students attended Primitivo Garcia Elementary.

Students at Primitivo Garcia Elementary are 63% African American, 22% Hispanic, 7% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Primitivo Garcia Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northeast Middle School
High : Northeast High

Primitivo Garcia Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.8% of Missouri elementary schools.


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