Is Topping Elementary a good school?

Topping Elementary ranks 518 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Topping Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 318 students attended Topping Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Topping Elementary?

Students at Topping Elementary are 35% White, 34% African American, 14% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Topping Elementary attend?

Students who attend Topping Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Eastgate 6th Grade Center Middle : Maple Park Middle High : Winnetonka High

Topping Elementary

Summary:

Topping Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 318 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the North Kansas City 74 school district, which is ranked 120 out of 376 districts in the state.

Topping Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a mix of White (34.91%), African American (33.65%), and Hispanic (14.47%) students. However, the school also has a high percentage of students (69.5%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status. Academically, Topping Elementary's performance on Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests is generally lower than the district and state averages, with 3rd-grade math proficiency at 27.3% compared to the district's 47.5% and the state's 41.1%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 518 out of 898 schools in 2022-2023 to as low as 978 out of 1,108 schools in 2012-2013.

Despite these challenges, Topping Elementary has some strengths. The school ranks 2 out of 185 Missouri elementary schools for its African American students, with a 5-star rating, suggesting effective support for this student subgroup. Additionally, Topping Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.3 to 12.5 over the past few years, which may provide more individualized attention to students. When compared to nearby schools like Crestview Elementary and Gracemor Elementary, Topping Elementary's spending per student is higher, indicating a greater investment in its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

4433 N Topping Av
Kansas City, MO 64117-1554

(816) 321-5200

District: North Kansas City 74

SchoolDigger Rank:
518^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,605

Students who attend Topping Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Eastgate 6th Grade Center
	Maple Park Middle
High:	Winnetonka High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 318

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.9%

African American:

33.6%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Topping Elementary ranks worse than 57.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 16^th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.27. (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 Student population at Topping Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.9%), African American (33.6%), Hispanic (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Topping Elementary is 12.5, which is the 10^th best among 21 elementary schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District. (See more...)

Compare Topping Elementary employs 25.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Topping Elementary is $13,605, which is the 7^th highest among 21 elementary schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Topping Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Topping Elementary 518^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Topping Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

North Kansas City 74:

SchoolDigger ranks North Kansas City 74 120^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Topping Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Topping Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	21.25	960^th	1074	10.6%
2007	30.96	877^th	1080	18.8%
2008	34.72	832^nd	1084	23.2%
2009	25.73	880^th	1053	16.4%
2010	40.19	725^th	1066	32.0%
2011	51.58	582^nd	1088	46.5%
2012	32.65	842^nd	1085	22.4%
2013	19.48	978^th	1108	11.7%
2014	24.90	907^th	1089	16.7%
2015	60.00	412^th	1058	61.1%
2016	63.78	320^th	865	63.0%
2017	71.66	275^th	1032	73.4%
2018	34.03	730^th	1045	30.1%
2019	27.43	821^st	1052	22.0%
2021	24.12	700^th	901	22.3%
2022	33.94	616^th	908	32.2%
2023	44.27	518^th	898	42.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Topping Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	42.16	552^nd	887	37.8%
2019	32.07	695^th	907	23.4%
2021	29.36	439^th	574	23.5%
2022	20.70	466^th	532	12.4%
2023	68.47	120^th	611	80.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Topping Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	66.95	59^th	250	76.4%
2021	61.94	42^nd	163	74.2%
2023	90.97	2^nd	185	98.9%

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Rank History for White students at Topping Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	29.94	661^st	898	26.4%
2019	22.68	780^th	917	14.9%
2022	9.60	640^th	675	5.2%

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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 Topping 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	339	339
1992	321	7	3	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	346
1993	289	7	2	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	316
1994	295	9	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
1995	307	9	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
1996	307	9	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
1997	279	10	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1998	278	4	6	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	298
1999	278	4	6	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	300
2000	256	10	8	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	286
2001	243	12	5	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	275
2002	200	9	2	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	240
2003	200	9	2	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	240
2004	195	8	1	17	6	n/a	n/a	0	227
2005	181	16	2	23	5	n/a	n/a	0	227
2006	171	46	3	28	6	n/a	n/a	0	254
2007	177	52	6	25	5	n/a	n/a	0	265
2008	161	62	9	35	5	n/a	n/a	0	272
2009	152	68	10	31	6	n/a	n/a	0	267
2010	165	66	6	36	3	n/a	n/a	0	276
2011	157	70	5	36	2	0	9	0	279
2012	172	85	6	48	0	0	14	0	325
2013	196	89	8	47	2	0	14	0	356
2014	177	103	10	50	3	0	21	0	364
2015	167	110	13	54	2	2	24	0	372
2016	165	100	11	56	2	2	27	0	363
2017	159	106	11	55	2	1	27	0	361
2018	150	113	10	59	0	0	44	0	376
2019	130	130	10	61	0	0	45	0	376
2020	107	104	7	55	0	0	46	0	319
2021	105	98	7	54	0	0	44	0	308
2022	110	97	8	52	0	1	46	0	314
2023	111	107	12	46	0	1	41	0	318

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 Topping Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	339	17.9	18.9	n/a
1992	346	19.2	18.0	19.4
1993	316	18.7	16.9	13.3
1994	317	17.0	18.6	14.5
1995	326	18.1	18.0	24.2
1996	326	18.1	18.0	24.2
1997	300	17.9	16.8	14.7
1998	298	17.3	17.2	13.8
1999	300	17.6	17.0	24
2000	286	16.4	17.4	21.3
2001	275	15.6	17.6	24
2002	240	17.5	13.7	40.8
2003	240	17.5	13.7	40.8
2004	227	16.2	14.0	45.8
2005	227	15.0	15.1	51.1
2006	254	16.8	15.1	60.2
2007	265	15.8	16.8	60.8
2008	272	19.6	13.9	68.4
2009	267	21.5	12.4	68.9
2010	276	21.5	12.8	69.6
2011	279	20.3	13.7	71.3
2012	325	23.2	13.9	63.1
2013	356	22.3	15.9	67.1
2014	364	22.6	16.0	65.1
2015	372	22.0	16.9	63.7
2016	363	22.0	16.5	65.6
2017	361	20.6	17.4	63.7
2018	376	24.1	15.5	66.5
2019	376	22.6	16.5	68.9
2020	319	25.6	12.4	70.5
2021	308	26.9	11.4	68.8
2022	314	27.6	11.3	61.5
2023	318	25.3	12.5	69.5

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 Topping Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	339	17.9	18.9	n/a
1992	346	19.2	18.0	19.4
1993	316	18.7	16.9	13.3
1994	317	17.0	18.6	14.5
1995	326	18.1	18.0	24.2
1996	326	18.1	18.0	24.2
1997	300	17.9	16.8	14.7
1998	298	17.3	17.2	13.8
1999	300	17.6	17.0	24
2000	286	16.4	17.4	21.3
2001	275	15.6	17.6	24
2002	240	17.5	13.7	40.8
2003	240	17.5	13.7	40.8
2004	227	16.2	14.0	45.8
2005	227	15.0	15.1	51.1
2006	254	16.8	15.1	60.2
2007	265	15.8	16.8	60.8
2008	272	19.6	13.9	68.4
2009	267	21.5	12.4	68.9
2010	276	21.5	12.8	69.6
2011	279	20.3	13.7	71.3
2012	325	23.2	13.9	63.1
2013	356	22.3	15.9	67.1
2014	364	22.6	16.0	65.1
2015	372	22.0	16.9	63.7
2016	363	22.0	16.5	65.6
2017	361	20.6	17.4	63.7
2018	376	24.1	15.5	66.5
2019	376	22.6	16.5	68.9
2020	319	25.6	12.4	70.5
2021	308	26.9	11.4	68.8
2022	314	27.6	11.3	61.5
2023	318	25.3	12.5	69.5

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 Topping Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,133 (9.9%)	$10,367 (90.1%)	$11,500
2020	$571 (5.0%)	$10,782 (95.0%)	$11,353
2021	$1,036 (8.2%)	$11,640 (91.8%)	$12,676
2022	$574 (4.2%)	$13,031 (95.8%)	$13,605

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Topping 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 821^st of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 518^th of 898 Elementary schools	20.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Topping Elementary)	52.4	27.3	25.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Kansas City 74)	56	47.5	8.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Topping Elementary)	43.6	35.2	8.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Kansas City 74)	54.9	48	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Topping Elementary)	44	50.1	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Kansas City 74)	55.2	49.2	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Topping Elementary)	34	48.1	14.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Kansas City 74)	53.4	53.8	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Topping Elementary)	15.9	32.7	16.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Kansas City 74)	49.5	48.8	0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Topping Elementary)	20.7	22.5	1.8%
5th Grade Science (North Kansas City 74)	47.4	46.2	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Topping Elementary)	19.3	43.8	24.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Kansas City 74)	50.6	52.3	1.7%
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	376	318	15.4%
African American	130	107	17.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	12	20%
Hispanic	61	46	24.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	130	111	14.6%
Two or More Races	45	41	8.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.9%	69.5%	0.6%

Schools Near Topping Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Topping Elementary	Public	K-5	4433 N Topping Av	Kansas City	64117	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 321-5200	318	25	12.5	69.5%	111 (34.9%)	107 (33.6%)	46 (14.5%)	12 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	41 (12.9%)	44.3	518^th of 898 public elementary schools	42.3%		33.9	616^th of 908 public elementary schools	32.2%	98	27.3	50.1	32.7	22.5	35.2	48.1	43.8	$13,605	$574	$13,031
Winnwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4531 NE 44th Terr	Kansas City	64117	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 321-5220	243	22	10.8	81.1%	81 (33.3%)	65 (26.7%)	45 (18.5%)	10 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	38 (15.6%)	29.7	661^st of 898 public elementary schools	26.4%		24	698^th of 908 public elementary schools	23.1%	37	16.7	27.6	30.8	30.8	30.6		38.4	$15,732	$622	$15,109
Maplewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6400 NE 52nd St	Kansas City	64119	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 321-5140	293	27	10.8	72.0%	162 (55.3%)	50 (17.1%)	47 (16.0%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.9%)	77.2	164^th of 898 public elementary schools	81.7%		61.4	348^th of 908 public elementary schools	61.7%	184	54.7	62.3	51.7		49.0			$14,383	$590	$13,793
Lakewood Elementary	Public	K-5	4624 N Norton	Kansas City	64117	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 321-5120	187	18	10.6	59.9%	116 (62.0%)	17 (9.1%)	23 (12.3%)	9 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	18 (9.6%)	69.1	256^th of 898 public elementary schools	71.5%		40.1	561^st of 908 public elementary schools	38.2%	305	45.8	36.0	53.5	55.9				$14,434	$597	$13,838
Chouteau Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3701 N Jackson	Kansas City	64117	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 321-5050	358	30	12.1	71.8%	161 (45.0%)	86 (24.0%)	51 (14.2%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	47 (13.1%)	42.5	541^st of 898 public elementary schools	39.8%		54.5	414^th of 908 public elementary schools	54.4%	127	46.4	35.5	26.9	19.2	41.1		42.3	$12,702	$554	$12,148
Gracemor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5125 N Sycamore	Kansas City	64119	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 321-5110	630	51	12.4	68.4%	277 (44.0%)	119 (18.9%)	130 (20.6%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	86 (13.7%)	41.8	545^th of 898 public elementary schools	39.3%		37.9	569^th of 908 public elementary schools	37.3%	24	43.9	32.3	34.2	27.5	45.3	32.3	35.6	$13,371	$583	$12,788
Ravenwood Elementary	Public	K-5	5020 NE 58th St	Kansas City	64119	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5190	319	28	11.3	55.2%	170 (53.3%)	33 (10.3%)	59 (18.5%)	13 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	40 (12.5%)	53.4	416^th of 898 public elementary schools	53.7%		42.4	532^nd of 908 public elementary schools	41.4%	116	43.3	36.6	42.6	44.7	36.6	48.1		$13,156	$555	$12,601
Frontier School Of Innovation	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	6700 Corporate Dr.	Kansas City	64120	Jackson County	Frontier Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 363-1907	620	58	10.6	82.7%	39 (6.3%)	103 (16.6%)	457 (73.7%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.3%)	31.7	642^nd of 898 public elementary schools	28.5%		31.5	636^th of 908 public elementary schools	30.0%	6	32.6	36.9	31.3	32.3	24.2	29.1	29.0	$14,594	$2,126	$12,468
Davidson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5100 N Highland	Kansas City	64118	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5080	517	33	15.5	57.8%	199 (38.5%)	85 (16.4%)	78 (15.1%)	30 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (7.9%)	83 (16.1%)	46.9	493^rd of 898 public elementary schools	45.1%		43.9	519^th of 908 public elementary schools	42.8%	26	33.0	39.5	35.7	34.5	44.7	41.3	39.8	$13,013	$555	$12,458
Crestview Elementary	Public	K-5	4327 N Holmes	Kansas City	64116	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 321-5070	435	36	12.0	67.8%	151 (34.7%)	107 (24.6%)	71 (16.3%)	40 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	60 (13.8%)	37.5	588^th of 898 public elementary schools	34.5%		38.3	565^th of 908 public elementary schools	37.8%	23	20.7	24.3	48.6	35.3	27.3	36.2	43.3	$14,282	$580	$13,702

Topping Elementary

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