Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Satchel Paige Elementary School 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
385 students

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
48%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
63%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
6%

Black
(15-16)92%
16%

White
(15-16)5%
72%

Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
3%


Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%

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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% MO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% MO state average).
How many students attend Satchel Paige Elementary School?
385 students attend Satchel Paige Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Satchel Paige Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Satchel Paige Elementary School?
Satchel Paige Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Satchel Paige Elementary School offer ?
Satchel Paige Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Satchel Paige Elementary School part of?
Satchel Paige Elementary School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
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