Bertram Caruthers Elementary School

1100 Waverly
Kansas City, KS 66104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bertram Caruthers Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bertram Caruthers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bertram Caruthers Elementary School's student population of 352 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
352 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Bertram Caruthers Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bertram Caruthers Elementary School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#1040 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bertram Caruthers Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bertram Caruthers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bertram Caruthers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bertram Caruthers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
57%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bertram Caruthers Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
32%
7%
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White
4%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bertram Caruthers Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Bertram Caruthers Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bertram Caruthers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bertram Caruthers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bertram Caruthers Elementary School's ranking?
Bertram Caruthers Elementary School is ranked #1040 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Bertram Caruthers Elementary School often compared to?
Bertram Caruthers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Banneker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Bertram Caruthers Elementary School?
352 students attend Bertram Caruthers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bertram Caruthers Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bertram Caruthers Elementary School?
Bertram Caruthers Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bertram Caruthers Elementary School offer ?
Bertram Caruthers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bertram Caruthers Elementary School part of?
Bertram Caruthers Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Bertram Caruthers Elementary School located?
Bertram Caruthers Elementary School is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 6 other public schools located in Northeast.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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