Serving 801 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Guadalupe Centers 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 is 8% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School's student population of 801 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
801 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Motto
To educate and empower our school community by providing rigorous and engaging academic and cultural experiences.
School Rankings
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guadalupe Centers Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2029 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Hispanic
97%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
2%
67%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guadalupe Centers Elementary School's ranking?
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School is ranked #2029 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Guadalupe Centers Elementary School?
801 students attend Guadalupe Centers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Guadalupe Centers Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guadalupe Centers Elementary School?
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Guadalupe Centers Elementary School offer ?
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Guadalupe Centers Elementary School part of?
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School is part of Guadalupe Centers Schools.
In what neighborhood is Guadalupe Centers Elementary School located?
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School is located in the West Blue Valley neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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