Hopewell Elementary

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Hopewell Elementary ranks 245 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hopewell Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 481 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Park Hill School District, which is ranked 76 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hopewell Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in MAP test scores, with 58.1% of its 4th-grade students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the Park Hill district average of 52.2% and the Missouri state average of 46.2%. The school's African American and White student populations also perform exceptionally well, ranking 16th and 193rd, respectively, out of Missouri elementary schools. However, Hopewell's performance among low socioeconomic status (SES) students is more mixed, ranking 297th out of 625 Missouri elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Hopewell Elementary generally outperforms Thomas B. Chinn Elementary and Southeast Elementary within the Park Hill School District. However, when compared to schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District, such as Briarcliff Elementary and Crestview Elementary, Hopewell's performance is more mixed. This may be due to Hopewell's lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting its student population comes from relatively higher socioeconomic backgrounds, which could contribute to the school's academic success despite lower per-student spending.

Detail:

Public K-5

5801 NW Waukomis
Kansas City, MO 64151-5503

(816) 359-4410

District: Park Hill

SchoolDigger Rank:
245^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,263

Students who attend Hopewell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Plaza Middle
High:	Park Hill High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 481

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.5%

African American:

22.5%

Hispanic:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hopewell Elementary ranks better than 73% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 5^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Park Hill School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.87. (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: White (59.5%), African American (22.5%), Hispanic (10%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary is 13, which is the 5^th best among 11 elementary schools in the Park Hill School District. (See more...)

Compare Hopewell Elementary employs 36.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hopewell Elementary is $12,263. 9 elementary schools in the Park Hill School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hopewell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hopewell Elementary 245^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Hopewell Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

White students:

Park Hill:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Hill 76^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hopewell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hopewell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	64.26	315^th	901	65.0%
2022	61.86	343^rd	908	62.2%
2023	66.89	286^th	898	68.2%
2024	70.87	245^th	906	73.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hopewell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2022	46.84	244^th	532	54.1%
2023	30.35	460^th	611	24.7%
2024	49.54	297^th	625	52.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Hopewell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	57.20	54^th	163	66.9%
2022	69.58	23^rd	184	87.5%
2023	49.80	76^th	185	58.9%
2024	81.23	16^th	191	91.6%

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Rank History for White students at Hopewell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	71.55	171^st	691	75.3%
2022	68.72	195^th	675	71.1%
2023	72.03	164^th	673	75.6%
2024	68.41	193^rd	668	71.1%

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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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by a parent
Friday, March 3, 2023

Positives: Hopewell is a part of Park Hill, which is a highly rated and revered district.

Negatives: My child has recently informed me that children are not allowed to run outside during recess. Unless someone is able to provide peer reviewed medical studies proving how children not being allowed to physically exert themselves is "healthy," mentally and physically, this sounds like we have a big problem. One that could easily be disproved by a Pediatrician's expertise and media exposure. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hopewell Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	281	89	7	48	1	1	25	452
2022	311	110	8	59	1	6	37	532
2023	298	88	8	57	1	1	28	481
2024	286	108	9	48	1	2	27	481

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 Hopewell Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	452	30.6	14.7	31
2022	532	36.1	14.7	24.2
2023	481	36.7	13.0	27.2
2024	481	36.7	13.0	32

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 Hopewell Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	452	30.6	14.7	31
2022	532	36.1	14.7	24.2
2023	481	36.7	13.0	27.2
2024	481	36.7	13.0	32

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 Hopewell Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$205 (1.9%)	$10,793 (98.1%)	$10,998
2021	$1,069 (8.7%)	$11,220 (91.3%)	$12,290
2022	$654 (5.3%)	$11,610 (94.7%)	$12,263

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Schools Near Hopewell 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 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
Hopewell Elementary	Public	K-5	5801 NW Waukomis	Kansas City	64151	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 359-4410	481	37	13.0	32.0%	286 (59.5%)	108 (22.5%)	48 (10.0%)	9 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (5.6%)	70.9	245^th of 906 public elementary schools	73.0%		66.9	286^th of 898 public elementary schools	68.2%	41	51.0	55.1	43.0	44.2	49.9	58.1	51.8	$12,263	$654	$11,610
Line Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	5801 NW Waukomis Dr	Kansas City	64151	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 359-4320	351	30	11.5	47.0%	212 (60.4%)	67 (19.1%)	31 (8.8%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (8.5%)	34	622^nd of 906 public elementary schools	31.3%		37.7	587^th of 898 public elementary schools	34.6%	35	46.3	34.6	16.8		35.6	32.6	28.1	$16,122	$1,087	$15,035
West Englewood Elementary	Public	K-5	1506 NW Englewood Rd	Kansas City	64118	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 321-5210	407	34	12.0	70.0%	154 (37.8%)	81 (19.9%)	74 (18.2%)	29 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (2.0%)	60 (14.7%)	45.8	498^th of 906 public elementary schools	45.0%		54.8	400^th of 898 public elementary schools	55.5%	98	47.1	32.4	29.3	29.3	44.7	47.8	33.2	$12,901	$546	$12,355
Southeast Elementary	Public	K-5	5704 N Northwood Rd	Kansas City	64151	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 359-4360	502	39	12.9	28.9%	293 (58.4%)	86 (17.1%)	62 (12.4%)	21 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	30 (6.0%)	65.4	298^th of 906 public elementary schools	67.1%		71.9	221^st of 898 public elementary schools	75.4%	77	42.5	53.3	43.9	38.6	51.5	60.8	42.6	$12,693	$322	$12,371
Oakwood Manor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5900 N Flora Av	Gladstone	64118	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5180	221	21	10.3	58.8%	115 (52.0%)	29 (13.1%)	41 (18.6%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	30 (13.6%)	46.8	484^th of 906 public elementary schools	46.6%		38.4	583^rd of 898 public elementary schools	35.1%	99	28.0	35.0	48.2			45.0		$14,394	$603	$13,792
Linden West Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7333 N Wyandotte St	Gladstone	64118	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 321-5130	497	32	15.3	65.4%	225 (45.3%)	111 (22.3%)	92 (18.5%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	54 (10.9%)	42.6	533^rd of 906 public elementary schools	41.2%		49.7	462^nd of 898 public elementary schools	48.6%	71	33.3	20.7	42.9	36.1	44.0	38.0		$14,218	$594	$13,624
Briarcliff Elementary	Public	K-5	4100 NW Briarcliff Rd	Kansas City	64116	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5030	318	22	14.5	45.6%	171 (53.8%)	45 (14.2%)	51 (16.0%)	12 (3.8%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.3%)	33 (10.4%)	66.1	290^th of 906 public elementary schools	68.0%		71.4	227^th of 898 public elementary schools	74.7%	63	52.2	57.6	34.6	40.7	63.5		40.7	$13,355	$561	$12,794
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary	Public	K-5	7100 NW Chatham Rd	Kansas City	64151	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 359-4330	442	38	11.7	44.8%	215 (48.6%)	88 (19.9%)	64 (14.5%)	12 (2.7%)	3 (0.7%)	25 (5.7%)	35 (7.9%)	55.5	391^st of 906 public elementary schools	56.8%		52.8	423^rd of 898 public elementary schools	52.9%	32	35.3	40.0	42.7	49.9	37.4	40.4	55.6	$14,428	$588	$13,840
Crestview Elementary	Public	K-5	4327 N Holmes	Kansas City	64116	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 321-5070	389	37	10.4	74.0%	130 (33.4%)	86 (22.1%)	68 (17.5%)	35 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	64 (16.5%)	26.1	686^th of 906 public elementary schools	24.3%		37.5	588^th of 898 public elementary schools	34.5%	98	20.7	29.1	16.3	19.3	32.2	41.0	31.8	$14,282	$580	$13,702
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	621	43	14.5	67.3%	214 (34.5%)	121 (19.5%)	107 (17.2%)	40 (6.4%)	2 (0.3%)	41 (6.6%)	96 (15.5%)	43.6	523^rd of 906 public elementary schools	42.3%		46.9	493^rd of 898 public elementary schools	45.1%	30	46.6	40.5	21.4	14.9	43.3	55.0	27.5	$13,013	$555	$12,458

Frequently Asked Questions about Hopewell Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Hopewell Elementary?

Students at Hopewell Elementary are 59% White, 22% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Hopewell Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 481 students attended Hopewell Elementary.

Is Hopewell Elementary a good school?

Hopewell Elementary ranks 245^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Hopewell Elementary in?

Park Hill

What schools do graduates of Hopewell Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hopewell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Plaza Middle
High : Park Hill High

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