Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
519 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
81%
15%
White
2%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy?
519 students attend Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy?
Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy offer ?
Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy part of?
Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
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